Akebono ACT636 Disc Brake Pad Set - Rear

Akebono ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad ACT636

Akebono ACT636 is a rear disc brake pad set in the ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line, built for OE-style replacement on select Mazda, Ford, and Mercury applications. It uses Akebono’s ceramic brake technology focus to support consistent braking performance with attention to noise, vibration, and harshness control.

Key Features

• ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad formulation for rear disc brake applications
• OE-spec replacement for select Ford Escort, Mazda Miata, Mazda Protege, Mazda 323, and Mercury Tracer models
• Engineered with Akebono’s brake and friction material development expertise
• Rear position fitment for 1994-2005 applications listed below
• Part number ACT636 for direct catalog lookup and cross-reference matching

Product Details

The Akebono ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad ACT636 is a rear disc brake pad set for drivers seeking an OE-style brake pad replacement. Akebono is known for ceramic brake technology and for supplying original equipment brake applications across a wide range of vehicles. This pad set is listed for 1994-2005 Mazda Miata rear brake applications, 1997-2003 Ford Escort rear, 1997-1999 Mercury Tracer rear, 1995-1998 Mazda Protege rear, and 1995 Mazda 323 rear. This part cross-references Bosch BC636 and PowerStop 17-636 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Rear brake pad wear on listed Mazda Miata, Ford Escort, Mercury Tracer, Mazda Protege, and Mazda 323 vehicles
• Brake noise concerns associated with worn friction material
• Uneven or reduced rear braking performance from aged pads
• Need for an OE-spec replacement disc brake pad set
• Replacement of pads on rear disc brake systems within the confirmed fitment range

Installation Notes and Tips

• Compatible With 2001-2005 Mazda Miata, rear; sport suspension vehicles are not compatible.
• Compatible With 1997-2003 Ford Escort, rear.
• Compatible With 1999-2000 Mazda Miata, rear.
• Compatible With 1994-1997 Mazda Miata, rear.
• Compatible With 1997-1999 Mercury Tracer, rear.
• Compatible With 1995-1998 Mazda Protege, rear.
• Compatible With 1995 Mazda 323, rear; without abutment clips.

Quality Assurance

Akebono Brake Corporation is the originator of ceramic brake technology and a long-time OE brake supplier, with technical and R&D centers in Japan, the United States, and France. The ProACT line reflects that engineering focus on friction material development and NVH control.