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Akebono ACT1281 Disc Brake Pad Set - Rear
Akebono ProACT Ultra Ceramic Rear Pads
The Akebono ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad, part number ACT1281, is a rear disc brake pad set built for select Honda, Acura, and related applications. It uses Akebono’s ceramic brake technology focus to support quiet, controlled braking with OE-style fitment for the listed vehicles.
Key Features
- ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad formulation for rear disc brake applications
- Fits rear brake positions on select Honda Passport, Honda Ridgeline, Honda Pilot, Honda Odyssey, Acura MDX, and Acura ZDX models
- Akebono ACT1281 is an OE-style replacement option for listed applications
- Engineered with Akebono’s emphasis on noise, vibration, and harshness control
- Cross-references Bosch BC1281 and PowerStop 17-1281 for the same application
Detailed Description
Akebono Brake Corporation is known for ceramic brake technology and OE brake supply across a wide range of vehicles. The ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line is positioned for drivers who want a ceramic rear pad with consistent pedal feel and reduced brake noise characteristics. This ACT1281 pad set is listed for rear fitment on 2022-2025 Honda Passport and Honda Ridgeline, 2022 Honda Pilot, 2021-2020 Honda Passport, 2009-2020 Honda Pilot, 2017-2020 Honda Ridgeline, 2019 Honda Passport, 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey, 2007-2016 Acura MDX, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX.
What It Helps Address
- Rear brake squeal or noise on listed Honda and Acura models
- Uneven or worn rear pad friction material
- Brake vibration concerns tied to pad material condition
- Restoration of OE-style rear braking response
- Replacement needs for ceramic rear disc brake pad applications
Installation Notes and Tips
Confirm rear axle fitment by year, make, and model before ordering. This part is listed for rear position only, and fitment notes vary by vehicle year; some applications specify abutment clips or stainless hardware requirements in the catalog data. For 2021-2025 Honda Passport, 2021-2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2021-2022 Honda Pilot, 2020 Honda Passport, 2009-2020 Honda Pilot, 2017-2020 Honda Ridgeline, 2019 Honda Passport, 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey, 2007-2016 Acura MDX, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX, verify the exact note shown for your vehicle before installation. Use proper brake service procedures and inspect rotors, caliper hardware, and wear surfaces during replacement.
Quality Assurance
Akebono is a long-established brake manufacturer with technical and R&D operations in Japan, the United States, and France, and it supplies brake technology for many OE applications. Part number ACT1281 reflects that OE-focused engineering approach for the listed rear brake applications.
| Brand | Akebono |
|---|---|
| Part Number | ACT1281 |
| Position | ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad, Rear |
| Package | ZBAN9 |
This part fits 51 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Honda | Passport | 3.5L | V6 | Rear | With abutment clips; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad |
| 2025 | Honda | Ridgeline | 3.5L | V6 | Rear | With abutment clips; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad |
| 2024 | Honda | Passport | 3.5L | V6 | Rear | With abutment clips; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad |
| 2024 | Honda | Ridgeline | 3.5L | V6 | Rear | With abutment clips; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad |
| 2023 | Honda | Passport | 3.5L | V6 | Rear | With abutment clips; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad |
| 2023 | Honda | Ridgeline | 3.5L | V6 | Rear | With abutment clips; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad |
| 2022 | Honda | Passport | 3.5L | V6 | Rear | With abutment clips; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad |
| 2022 | Honda | Pilot | 3.5L | V6 | Rear | With abutment clips; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad |
| 2022 | Honda | Ridgeline | 3.5L | V6 | Rear | With abutment clips; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad |
| 2021 | Honda | Passport | Rear | Stainless hardware included for OEM ceramic pad material fitment, with the exception of California.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2021 | Honda | Pilot | Rear | Stainless hardware included for OEM ceramic pad material fitment, with the exception of California.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2021 | Honda | Ridgeline | Rear | Stainless hardware included for OEM ceramic pad material fitment, with the exception of California.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2020 | Honda | Passport | Rear | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2020 | Honda | Pilot | Rear | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2020 | Honda | Ridgeline | Rear | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2019 | Honda | Passport | Rear | Contents Premium Stainless Hardware Included; Akebono is the Original Equipment Manufacturer; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2019 | Honda | Pilot | Rear | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2019 | Honda | Ridgeline | Rear | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2018 | Honda | Pilot | Rear | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2018 | Honda | Ridgeline | Rear | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2017 | Honda | Odyssey | Rear | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2017 | Honda | Pilot | Rear | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2017 | Honda | Ridgeline | Rear | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2016 | Acura | MDX | Rear | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2016 | Honda | Odyssey | Rear | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2016 | Honda | Pilot | Rear | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2015 | Acura | MDX | Rear | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2015 | Honda | Odyssey | Rear | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2015 | Honda | Pilot | Rear | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2014 | Acura | MDX | Rear | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2014 | Honda | Odyssey | Rear | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2014 | Honda | Pilot | Rear | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2013 | Acura | MDX | Rear | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2013 | Acura | ZDX | Rear | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2013 | Honda | Odyssey | Rear | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2013 | Honda | Pilot | Rear | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2012 | Acura | MDX | Rear | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2012 | Acura | ZDX | Rear | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2012 | Honda | Odyssey | Rear | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2012 | Honda | Pilot | Rear | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2011 | Acura | MDX | Rear | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2011 | Acura | ZDX | Rear | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2011 | Honda | Odyssey | Rear | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2011 | Honda | Pilot | Rear | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2010 | Acura | MDX | Rear | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2010 | Acura | ZDX | Rear | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2010 | Honda | Pilot | Rear | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2009 | Acura | MDX | Rear | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2009 | Honda | Pilot | Rear | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2008 | Acura | MDX | Rear | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2007 | Acura | MDX | Rear | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.