Akebono ACT1816 Disc Brake Pad Set - Rear

Akebono ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad

The Akebono ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad, part number ACT1816, is a rear disc brake pad set for select Genesis, Kia, and Hyundai applications. It is built around Akebono’s ceramic brake technology and OE-focused friction development for drivers who want consistent braking performance and reduced noise characteristics.

Compatible with rear brake applications on the Genesis G70, Kia Stinger, Kia Sorento, Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, and Hyundai Santa Fe XL, this pad set is a direct-fit option for several late-model Asian vehicles. The ACT1816 part number is commonly searched for rear brake service on these platforms.

Key Features

• ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad formulation
• Rear disc brake pad set for select Genesis, Kia, and Hyundai vehicles
• OE ceramic pad material on listed applications
• Premium stainless hardware noted on many fitments
• Developed with Akebono’s focus on noise, vibration, and harshness control
• Cross-references Bosch BC1816, Wagner QC1816, and ADVICS AD1816 for the same application

Product Details

Akebono is known for ceramic brake technology and OE brake development, with technical centers in Japan, the United States, and France. The ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line is aimed at drivers who want a ceramic rear brake pad set that matches the fitment and friction expectations of modern import vehicles. ACT1816 is used on rear brake applications for 2014-2023 Genesis G70, Kia Stinger, Kia Sorento, Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, and Hyundai Santa Fe XL listings shown below.

Common Brake Issues This Part Addresses

• Rear brake noise during everyday driving
• Uneven or worn rear pad friction material
• Brake vibration felt through the pedal or chassis
• Reduced braking consistency from aging rear pads
• Service replacement for OE-style rear disc brake maintenance

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear axle fitment by year, make, model, and notes before ordering. This part fits rear applications only, and some listings include date-specific notes such as from 11/25/2015, from 08/01/2015, or from 11/15/2014. Confirm the vehicle’s brake configuration against the catalog listing for Genesis G70, Kia Sorento, Kia Stinger, Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, and Hyundai Santa Fe XL before installation.

• Fits 2022-2023 Genesis G70, rear; with abutment clips
• Fits 2021 Genesis G70, rear; OE ceramic pad material, excludes California
• Fits 2021 Kia Stinger, rear; OE ceramic pad material, excludes California
• Fits 2019-2020 Genesis G70, rear
• Fits 2016-2020 Kia Sorento, rear
• Fits 2018-2020 Kia Stinger, rear
• Fits 2017-2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL, rear
• Fits 2017-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe, rear
• Fits 2017-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, rear
• Fits 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, rear; from 11/25/2015
• Fits 2015 Kia Sorento, rear; from 08/01/2015
• Fits 2014 Kia Sorento, rear; from 11/15/2014

Quality Assurance

Akebono Brake Corporation is a long-established supplier of advanced brake technology and friction materials, with a strong emphasis on OE-style development and NVH control. ACT1816 is part of the ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line and is backed by Akebono’s engineering and manufacturing experience.