Akebono ACT1397 Disc Brake Pad Set - Front

Akebono ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad ACT1397

The Akebono ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad ACT1397 is a front disc brake pad set for select Hyundai and Kia applications. It is built around Akebono ceramic brake technology and focuses on controlled braking performance with attention to noise, vibration, and harshness.

For drivers searching for front brake pads for a 2010-2013 Kia Forte, 2013 Kia Forte Koup, 2013 Kia Forte5, or 2009-2012 Hyundai Elantra, this pad set provides a direct-fit replacement option from a brand known for OE brake development.

Key Features

• ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line for front disc brake service
• OE ceramic friction material
• Premium stainless hardware included in this disc brake pad set where specified by application
• Engineered with Akebono’s focus on NVH control
• Direct replacement for select Hyundai Elantra and Kia Forte platform vehicles
• Part number ACT1397 for catalog and cross-reference lookup

Product Line Details

Akebono ProACT is the brand’s ceramic brake pad line for drivers who want a refined street-driving brake feel. Akebono has long been associated with ceramic friction development and OE brake supply, and the ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line reflects that background with a focus on consistent pedal response and reduced brake noise characteristics.

This ACT1397 pad set is a strong match for shoppers looking for front brake pads for 2010-2013 Kia Forte, front brake pads for 2013 Kia Forte Koup, front brake pads for 2013 Kia Forte5, and front brake pads for 2009-2012 Hyundai Elantra.

What It Helps Address

• Brake noise during everyday driving
• Brake vibration and harshness concerns
• Worn front brake pad replacement needs
• Restoring consistent braking feel on Hyundai Elantra and Kia Forte models
• Replacing pads on vehicles that use OE-style ceramic friction material

Installation Notes

Compatible With front brake applications only. Verify rotor condition, caliper operation, and pad fitment before installation. Some listed applications note abutment clips or a production cutoff date, so confirm your vehicle’s build details before ordering. This part cross-references Bosch (e.g., 8505, BP1397) for the same application.

Quality Assurance

Akebono Brake Corporation is a long-established developer of ceramic brake technology and an OE brake supplier for many vehicle platforms. The ACT1397 part number is backed by that engineering background and cataloged for select Hyundai and Kia front brake applications.