Akebono ACT242 Disc Brake Pad Set - Front

Akebono ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Brake Pads

The Akebono ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad ACT242 is an OEM-spec front disc brake pad set for select Toyota, Geo, and Chevrolet applications. Built around Akebono’s ceramic brake technology, it focuses on consistent braking feel and NVH control for everyday driving.

• ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line for refined street braking performance
• Front disc brake pad set for select Toyota Corolla, Celica, Camry, MR2, Paseo, Tercel, Geo Prizm, and Chevrolet Nova applications
• OEM-spec replacement for factory-style fitment and braking characteristics
• Engineered with Akebono’s focus on noise, vibration, and harshness control
• Part number ACT242 for easy catalog matching

Product Line Details

Akebono’s ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line is aimed at drivers who want a direct replacement brake pad with a ceramic friction formulation. As the originator of ceramic brake technology and a long-time OE supplier, Akebono applies its brake and friction material development experience to this front pad set for stable, quiet operation in daily use.

Compatible With 1983-1994 Toyota Tercel, front; 1984 Toyota Corolla, front; 1983-1986 Toyota Camry, front; 1986-1991 Toyota Celica, front; 1988-1992 Toyota Corolla, front; 1989-1992 Geo Prizm, front; 1989-1995 Toyota MR2, front; 1992-1998 Toyota Paseo, front; 1995-1998 Toyota Tercel, front; 1999 Toyota Paseo, front; 1999 Toyota Tercel, front.

Common Uses

• Replacing worn front brake pads on Toyota Corolla, Camry, Celica, MR2, Paseo, or Tercel
• Restoring braking response after pad wear, glazing, or uneven friction material wear
• Addressing brake noise concerns on daily-driven compact and sport compact vehicles
• Maintaining OE-style pedal feel on front disc brake systems
• Servicing front brake systems on Geo Prizm and Chevrolet Nova applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rotor condition, caliper operation, and pad fitment before installation. This ACT242 application includes front fitments noted without abutment clips on 1999 Toyota Paseo and 1999 Toyota Tercel; confirm your vehicle’s brake hardware and pad shape against the catalog listing before service. Proper bedding-in after installation helps establish even pad transfer on the rotor surface.

Quality Assurance

Akebono Brake Corporation is a recognized OE brake supplier with technical and manufacturing operations in Japan, the United States, and France. The ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad ACT242 reflects that OE-focused engineering approach for front brake service on select Toyota, Geo, and Chevrolet models.

This part cross-references Bosch BC242 and Beck/Arnley 089-1220 for the same application.