Akebono ACT1109 Disc Brake Pad Set - Rear

Akebono ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Brake Pads

The Akebono ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad, part number ACT1109, is a rear disc brake pad set for select Ford and Mercury applications. It is built around OE ceramic friction material and is aimed at drivers who want consistent braking performance with reduced noise and vibration control.

Key Features

• ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line from Akebono
• OE ceramic friction material for rear disc brake applications
• Focus on noise, vibration, and harshness control
• Fits 2005-2010 Ford Explorer, rear
• Fits 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, rear
• Fits 2005-2010 Mercury Mountaineer, rear
• Part number ACT1109 for application matching

Product Details

Akebono is known for ceramic brake technology and OE brake development, with engineering centered on friction material performance and NVH analysis. The ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line is positioned for drivers who want a direct-fit rear brake pad solution for the Ford Explorer, Ford Explorer Sport Trac, and Mercury Mountaineer. If you are searching for rear brake pads for a 2005-2010 Ford Explorer or rear ceramic brake pads for a 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, ACT1109 is the matching part number to review.

This part cross-references PowerStop 17-1109 for the same application.

Common Issues This Part Addresses

• Rear brake noise during everyday driving
• Brake vibration or rough pedal feel
• Worn rear pad friction material
• Reduced braking consistency from aging pads
• Need for a rear ceramic brake pad replacement on Ford Explorer, Explorer Sport Trac, or Mercury Mountaineer

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear axle fitment by year, make, and model before installation. Inspect rotors, caliper hardware, and brake fluid condition during service, and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s brake bedding procedure after installation. Confirm ACT1109 against the existing pad shape and rear position on the vehicle.

Quality Assurance

Akebono develops advanced brake and friction materials with technical centers in Japan, the United States, and France, and supplies OE brake technology across a wide range of vehicle platforms. The ProACT line reflects that OE-focused engineering approach for rear brake service.