Akebono ACT1396 Disc Brake Pad Set - Front

Akebono ACT1396 Front Brake Pads

The Akebono ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad ACT1396 is an OEM-spec replacement disc brake pad set for select Hyundai applications. It is built around Akebono’s ceramic brake technology and focus on noise, vibration, and harshness control for a quieter, smoother braking experience.

ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Line

The ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line is aimed at drivers who want consistent pedal feel and clean, low-dust braking performance in everyday use. Akebono develops advanced brake friction materials with OE-level engineering, and this front pad set follows that approach for direct replacement service on the listed vehicles.

Key Features

• ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic brake pad formulation
• OEM-spec replacement for front disc brake applications
• Engineered with Akebono’s NVH-focused brake technology
• Direct replacement for select Hyundai Genesis and Hyundai Equus front brake service
• Cross-references Bosch BP1396 and Wagner Brake QC1396 for the same application

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2009-2014 Hyundai Genesis, front
• Fits 2011 Hyundai Equus, front

What This Brake Pad Set Helps Address

• Front brake pad wear on a Hyundai Genesis or Hyundai Equus
• Brake noise during everyday driving and stop-and-go traffic
• Uneven or reduced braking response from worn disc pads
• Brake dust buildup associated with aging front pads
• Restoring OE-spec front brake performance after service intervals

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm rotor condition, caliper operation, and pad fitment before installation. For best results, clean the brake assembly thoroughly and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s service procedures for bedding-in new pads after installation. Verify front axle application before ordering.

Quality Assurance

Akebono is a long-established brake technology supplier with OE experience across a wide range of vehicles and technical development centers in Japan, the United States, and France. The ACT1396 is built to meet the expectations of OE-style replacement service for the listed Hyundai front brake applications.