Akebono ACT1645 Disc Brake Pad Set - Front

Akebono ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad ACT1645

The Akebono ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad ACT1645 is a front disc brake pad set for select Ford, Lincoln, and Transit Connect applications. Built around Akebono’s ceramic brake technology, it focuses on consistent braking feel and NVH control for everyday driving.

Key Features

• ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line for refined street braking performance
• Front disc brake pad set for select Ford Focus, Ford Escape, Lincoln MKC, and Ford Transit Connect applications
• Engineered with Akebono’s ceramic friction expertise and OE-focused brake development background
• Designed with attention to noise, vibration, and harshness control
• Cross-references ADVICS AD1645 for the same application

Product Details

Akebono ACT1645 is part of the ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line, a product family built for drivers who want stable pedal response and clean, quiet operation in daily use. Akebono is known for ceramic brake technology and OE brake supply, with technical development centers in Japan, the United States, and France supporting friction material engineering. This pad set is a direct fit for front brake service on 2014-2018 Ford Focus, 2013-2019 Ford Escape, 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, and 2014-2020 Ford Transit Connect, plus 2021-2022 Ford Transit Connect in California-excluded applications and 2023 Ford Transit Connect without abutment clips.

What It Helps Address

• Brake noise during everyday stop-and-go driving
• Brake vibration or uneven pedal feel
• Worn front brake pads on Ford Focus, Ford Escape, Lincoln MKC, or Transit Connect models
• Reduced braking consistency from aging friction material
• Front brake service needs on OE-style applications

Installation Notes

Verify rotor condition, caliper hardware condition, and pad fitment before installation. Confirm the vehicle year, model, and front position match the listed applications, including the Transit Connect notes for California exclusion and the 2023 model without abutment clips. Follow factory service procedures and break in the pads according to the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations.

Quality Assurance

Akebono develops advanced brake friction materials with a strong focus on NVH control and OE-level application coverage. The ACT1645 is backed by Akebono’s engineering and manufacturing experience in ceramic brake technology.