Akebono ACT1808 Disc Brake Pad Set - Rear

Akebono ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad ACT1808

The Akebono ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad ACT1808 is a rear disc brake pad set for Subaru applications that call for quiet, consistent braking and OE-style fitment. It is built around Akebono’s ceramic brake technology and brake friction development expertise, with a focus on noise, vibration, and harshness control.

Key Features

• ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line for rear disc brake service
• OE-spec replacement for select Subaru rear brake applications
• Engineered with Akebono ceramic friction technology
• Focus on reduced noise, vibration, and harshness
• Fits Subaru Ascent, Forester, Crosstrek, Legacy, Outback, and WRX rear positions
• Part number ACT1808 for catalog and cross-reference lookup

Product Line Details

Akebono’s ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line is positioned for drivers who want a direct replacement brake pad with a ceramic friction formula. Akebono has long been associated with OE brake development and supplies advanced friction materials for a wide range of vehicles, including Subaru rear brake applications. The ACT1808 follows that approach with a focus on stable pedal feel and controlled brake noise.

Fitment

• Fits 2021-2025 Subaru Ascent, rear, without abutment clips; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad
• Fits 2021-2024 Subaru Forester, rear, without abutment clips; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad
• Fits 2023 Subaru Crosstrek, rear, with electric parking brake; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad
• Fits 2021-2023 Subaru Legacy, rear, without abutment clips; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad
• Fits 2021-2023 Subaru Outback, rear, without abutment clips; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad
• Fits 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, rear, with limited or premium package and EyeSight; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad
• Fits 2021 Subaru WRX, rear, wih EyeSight; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad
• Fits 2019-2020 Subaru Ascent, rear, OEM-spec replacement disc brake pad set; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad
• Fits 2019-2020 Subaru Crosstrek, rear, for vehicles with Electric Parking Brake and OE Pad Material is Ceramic; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad
• Fits 2019-2020 Subaru Forester, rear, OEM-spec replacement disc brake pad set; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad
• Fits 2015-2020 Subaru Legacy, rear, OEM-spec replacement disc brake pad set; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad
• Fits 2015-2020 Subaru Outback, rear, OEM-spec replacement disc brake pad set; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad
• Fits 2016-2020 Subaru WRX, rear, for vehicles with Electric Parking Brake and OE Pad Material is Ceramic; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad

What It Helps Address

• Rear brake pad wear on Subaru Ascent, Forester, Crosstrek, Legacy, Outback, and WRX models
• Brake noise during everyday driving and stop-and-go traffic
• Uneven or inconsistent rear braking feel from worn friction material
• Need for an OE-style rear disc brake pad replacement
• Service replacement for vehicles with electric parking brake or specific package notes

Installation Notes

Confirm rear axle fitment by year, model, and notes before ordering. This ACT1808 application includes Subaru-specific configurations such as vehicles without abutment clips, electric parking brake setups, and EyeSight or package-based fitment notes. This part cross-references Bosch BC1808 and Wagner Brake QC1808 for the same application.

Quality Assurance

Akebono Brake Corporation is recognized for ceramic brake technology and OE brake development, with technical and R&D operations in Japan, the United States, and France. The ACT1808 reflects that engineering background for rear brake service on select Subaru models.