Akebono ACT1818 Disc Brake Pad Set - Front

Akebono ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad ACT1818

The Akebono ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad ACT1818 is a front disc brake pad set for select Ford Edge and Lincoln Nautilus applications. Built around Akebono’s ceramic brake technology, it focuses on controlled friction, low noise, and consistent pedal feel for everyday driving.

Akebono’s ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line is developed with attention to noise, vibration, and harshness control, making it a practical OE-style replacement choice for drivers who want predictable braking performance on compatible Ford Edge and Lincoln Nautilus front brake systems.

Key Features

• ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad formulation for front disc brake applications
• Fits select 2015-2024 Ford Edge front brake setups
• Fits select 2016-2022 Lincoln Nautilus and MKX front brake setups
• Engineered with Akebono’s focus on noise, vibration, and harshness control
• OE-style replacement from a brand known for ceramic brake technology
• Part number ACT1818 for application matching and catalog lookup

Detailed Description

ACT1818 is a front disc brake pad set from Akebono’s ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line, built for drivers seeking a ceramic brake pad replacement with stable everyday performance. Akebono has long been associated with ceramic friction development and OE brake supply, and that experience is reflected in the ProACT line’s emphasis on quiet operation and controlled braking response. This part number is used across multiple front applications, including Ford Edge, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln MKX models in the listed years.

This part cross-references Bosch BC1818 and Raybestos Brakes EHT1818 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Brake noise during normal street driving
• Uneven or inconsistent front brake feel
• Worn front disc brake pads on listed Ford and Lincoln models
• Routine brake service on ceramic pad applications
• Replacement needs for OE-style front brake maintenance

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rotor condition, caliper operation, and pad fitment before installation. Confirm the vehicle’s brake configuration against the listed notes, including vented rotor requirements, abutment clip differences, and the California-specific 2021 application note. Use the vehicle year, make, model, and front position to confirm ACT1818 before ordering.

• Fits 2024 Ford Edge, front; with vented rotors
• Fits 2023 Ford Edge, front; with 17 inch vented rotor
• Fits 2022 Ford Edge, front; without abutment clips
• Fits 2022 Lincoln Nautilus, front; without abutment clips
• Fits 2021 Ford Edge, front; except California, OEM supplier with ceramic pad material
• Fits 2021 Lincoln Nautilus, front; except California, OEM supplier with ceramic pad material
• Fits 2015-2020 Ford Edge, front
• Fits 2019-2020 Lincoln Nautilus, front
• Fits 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX, front

Quality Assurance

Akebono Brake Corporation is a major supplier of advanced brake technology with technical and R&D operations in Japan, the United States, and France. The brand’s ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line is developed with a strong focus on friction material control and NVH performance for OE-style replacement use.