Akebono ACT1280 Disc Brake Pad Set - Front

Akebono ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad ACT1280

The Akebono ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad ACT1280 is a front disc brake pad set built for select Honda and Acura applications. It uses ceramic friction material and stainless hardware fitment notes where specified, with a focus on controlled noise, vibration, and harshness for everyday driving.

Key Features

• ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line from Akebono
• Front disc brake pad set application
• Ceramic friction material for consistent braking feel
• Noise, vibration, and harshness-focused brake technology
• Fits select Honda Ridgeline, Honda Pilot, Acura MDX, Acura RLX, and Acura ZDX front brake applications
• Part number ACT1280 for catalog and cross-reference lookup

Product Details

Akebono is known for ceramic brake technology and OE-focused brake development. The ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line is engineered for drivers who want a direct-fit front brake pad solution for vehicles such as the Honda Pilot, Honda Ridgeline, Acura MDX, Acura RLX, and Acura ZDX. This part number, ACT1280, is listed for multiple front applications across model years from 2007 through 2025, making it a useful search match for shoppers looking for a front ceramic brake pad set by vehicle and year.

This part cross-references Bosch BC1280 and Wagner QC1280 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Brake noise during everyday stop-and-go driving
• Uneven or inconsistent pedal feel from worn front pads
• Reduced braking performance caused by pad wear
• Vibration or harshness felt during braking
• Front brake service needs on Honda Pilot, Honda Ridgeline, and Acura MDX platforms

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify year, make, model, and front position before ordering. Fitment notes vary by application, including abutment clip requirements on 2022-2025 Honda Ridgeline and 2022 Honda Pilot, and stainless hardware fitment notes on certain 2021 Honda and Acura applications. Always inspect rotors, calipers, and pad contact surfaces during brake service, and follow the vehicle service manual for torque and bedding procedures.

Quality Assurance

Akebono Brake Corporation is a long-established supplier of advanced brake friction materials and OE-oriented brake technology. The ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line reflects that engineering focus, with development centered on brake noise control and consistent friction performance.