Akebono ACT1653 Disc Brake Pad Set - Front

Akebono ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad ACT1653

Akebono ACT1653 is a front disc brake pad set for select Ford Fusion, Ford SSV Plug-In Hybrid, and Lincoln MKZ applications. Built around Akebono’s ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line, it focuses on low-noise braking behavior and consistent friction performance for everyday driving.

Key Features

• ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad formulation
• Front disc brake pad set for confirmed vehicle applications
• Engineered with Akebono’s ceramic brake technology background
• Developed with attention to noise, vibration, and harshness control
• Direct fitment for 2013-2020 Ford Fusion, 2019-2020 Ford SSV Plug-In Hybrid, and 2013-2020 Lincoln MKZ, front

Product Line Details

The ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line is Akebono’s ceramic brake pad family for drivers who want stable pedal feel and reduced brake noise in daily use. Akebono has long been associated with ceramic friction development and OE brake supply, and that experience carries through in the ACT1653 formulation for front axle service on the Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ platforms.

This part cross-references Bosch BC1653 and Wagner Brake QC1653 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2013-2020 Ford Fusion, front
• Fits 2019-2020 Ford SSV Plug-In Hybrid, front
• Fits 2013-2020 Lincoln MKZ, front

Common Issues This Part Can Address

• Front brake noise during stops
• Brake vibration or harshness at the pedal
• Uneven or inconsistent braking feel
• Worn front disc brake pads on listed vehicles
• Reduced braking smoothness in daily driving

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm front axle fitment by year, make, and model before ordering. Inspect rotors, calipers, and pad contact surfaces during service, and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s brake service procedure for bedding-in after installation. Verify that the pad shape matches the existing front brake hardware on your Fusion, MKZ, or SSV Plug-In Hybrid application.

Quality Assurance

Akebono Brake Corporation is a long-established developer of ceramic brake technology and supplies OE brake applications across a wide range of vehicles. The ACT1653 reflects that engineering focus with an emphasis on controlled friction development and NVH analysis.