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Akebono ACT1729 Disc Brake Pad Set - Rear
| Brand | Akebono ACT1729 |
|---|---|
| Position | Rear |
| Package | ZBAN9 |
| Product line | ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad |
| Fits | Mazda · 11 vehicles |
Ceramic brake pads. ProACT Ultra Premium formulation for quiet, consistent braking performance.
OE brand pedigree. Akebono is an original equipment choice on more than 400 models.
NVH-focused engineering. Developed with advanced noise, vibration, and harshness control.
Cross-references Beck/Arnley 085-1982, BENDIX PREMIUM COPPER FREE CFC1729 and Bosch BC1729 for the same application. See all 14.
Akebono ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad ACT1729
The Akebono ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad ACT1729 is a rear disc brake pad set built for specific Mazda applications. It uses Akebono’s ceramic brake technology and OE-focused friction development to support quiet, controlled braking in everyday driving.
Key Features
- ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad formulation for rear disc brake applications
- Fits 2014-2016 Mazda 3, rear
- Fits 2014-2016 Mazda 3 Sport, rear
- Fits 2017-2018 Mazda 3, rear
- Fits 2017-2018 Mazda 3 Sport, rear
- Fits 2016 Mazda CX-3, rear
- OE-style ceramic pad material for Mazda rear brake service
- Designed with Akebono’s focus on noise, vibration, and harshness control
Product Details
Akebono is known for ceramic brake technology and OE brake development, and the ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line is built around that background. The ACT1729 is a rear brake pad set for Mazda 3, Mazda 3 Sport, and Mazda CX-3 applications, including Japan-production vehicles with manual parking brake configurations where listed. This part cross-references Bosch BC1729 and PowerStop 17-1729 for the same application.
Common Brake Issues Addressed
- Rear brake noise during stops
- Uneven or worn rear pad friction material
- Reduced braking consistency in daily driving
- Brake vibration or harsh pedal feel from worn pads
- Service replacement for Mazda rear disc brake maintenance
Installation Notes
Verify rear fitment by year, model, and brake configuration before installation. Confirm manual parking brake setup, Japan production notes, and abutment clip requirements where listed in the fitment data. Inspect rotors, caliper hardware, and slide components during service, and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s brake bedding procedure after installation.
Quality Assurance
Akebono Brake Corporation is a long-established brake technology supplier with engineering and R&D operations in Japan, the United States, and France. The ProACT line reflects that OE-oriented development approach for Mazda rear brake service.
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Mazda | 3 | — | — | Rear | Premium Stainless Hardware Included; Japan Production; w/Manual Parking Brake; OE Pad Material is Ceramic; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad |
| 2018 | Mazda | 3 Sport | — | — | Rear | Premium Stainless Hardware Included; Japan Production; w/Manual Parking Brake; OE Pad Material is Ceramic; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad |
| 2017 | Mazda | 3 | — | — | Rear | Premium Stainless Hardware Included; Japan Production; w/Manual Parking Brake; OE Pad Material is Ceramic; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad |
| 2017 | Mazda | 3 Sport | — | — | Rear | Premium Stainless Hardware Included; Japan Production; w/Manual Parking Brake; OE Pad Material is Ceramic; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad |
| 2016 | Mazda | 3 | — | — | Rear | Contents Premium Stainless Hardware Included; Japan Production; Akebono is the Original Equipment Manufacturer; OE Pad Material is Ceramic; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad |
| 2016 | Mazda | 3 Sport | — | — | Rear | Contents Premium Stainless Hardware Included; Japan Production; Akebono is the Original Equipment Manufacturer; OE Pad Material is Ceramic; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad |
| 2016 | Mazda | CX-3 | 2.0L | L4 | Rear | With abutment clips; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad |
| 2015 | Mazda | 3 | — | — | Rear | Contents Premium Stainless Hardware Included; Japan Production; Akebono is the Original Equipment Manufacturer; OE Pad Material is Ceramic; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad |
| 2015 | Mazda | 3 Sport | — | — | Rear | Contents Premium Stainless Hardware Included; Japan Production; Akebono is the Original Equipment Manufacturer; OE Pad Material is Ceramic; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad |
| 2014 | Mazda | 3 | — | — | Rear | Contents Premium Stainless Hardware Included; Japan Production; Akebono is the Original Equipment Manufacturer; OE Pad Material is Ceramic; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad |
| 2014 | Mazda | 3 Sport | — | — | Rear | Contents Premium Stainless Hardware Included; Japan Production; Akebono is the Original Equipment Manufacturer; OE Pad Material is Ceramic; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad |
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