Akebono ACT1468 Disc Brake Pad Set - Rear

Akebono ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Brake Pads

Akebono ACT1468 is a rear disc brake pad set built for OE-spec replacement on select Buick, Chevrolet, and Cadillac applications. This ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line focuses on controlled friction behavior and NVH management for drivers who want a direct-fit brake service part.

Key Features

• ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad formulation for rear disc brake service
• OE-spec replacement design for factory-style fitment and braking feel
• Engineered with Akebono’s ceramic brake technology background
• Developed with attention to noise, vibration, and harshness control
• Fits rear brake applications on Buick Encore, Buick Verano, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Sonic, Chevrolet Volt, Chevrolet Trax, and Cadillac ELR

Product Details

The Akebono ACT1468 is part of the ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line, a product family focused on everyday braking performance with a ceramic friction material. Akebono has long been associated with ceramic brake technology and advanced friction development, with technical centers in Japan, the United States, and France supporting product engineering. This part cross-references Wagner Brake QC1468 for the same application.

Compatible With 2016-2019 Buick Cascada, rear; 2013-2017 Buick Encore, rear; 2012-2017 Buick Verano, rear; 2013-2017 Chevrolet Trax, rear; 2014-2016 Cadillac ELR, rear; 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited, rear; 2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic, rear; 2011-2015 Chevrolet Cruze, rear; and 2011-2015 Chevrolet Volt, rear. The ACT1468 part number is also a useful reference when searching for rear brake pads for Buick Encore rear brake pad replacement or Chevrolet Cruze rear disc brake pad service.

Common Issues This Part Can Address

• Worn rear brake pads causing reduced stopping performance
• Brake noise during light or moderate braking
• Uneven pad wear from extended service intervals
• Brake vibration or harshness felt through the pedal
• Need for an OE-style rear pad replacement on listed vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear axle fitment by year, make, and model before ordering. Inspect rotors, caliper hardware, and brake fluid condition during service, and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s brake bedding procedure after installation. For search accuracy, ACT1468 is the correct rear pad reference for applications such as Chevrolet Cruze rear brake pads and Buick Verano rear brake pads.

Quality Assurance

Akebono is a long-established brake manufacturer and an OE supplier with a strong focus on advanced friction material development and NVH control. The ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line is engineered to meet OE-style replacement expectations for the listed rear applications.