Akebono ACT844 Disc Brake Pad Set - Front

Akebono ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad ACT844

The Akebono ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad ACT844 is a front disc brake pad set for select Buick, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile applications. Built around Akebono’s ceramic brake technology, it focuses on controlled friction behavior and NVH management for quieter, smoother braking performance.

Key Features

• ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line from Akebono
• Front disc brake pad set for confirmed vehicle applications
• Ceramic friction material for consistent pedal feel
• Engineered with Akebono’s NVH-focused brake development approach
• Direct fitment for select 2001-2007 GM minivan and crossover platforms

Product Details

Akebono is known for ceramic brake technology and OE-level brake development, with research and manufacturing support across Japan, the United States, and France. The ACT844 is part of the ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line, a product family aimed at stable braking performance and reduced noise, vibration, and harshness. This part number is used on front brake applications for the 2002-2007 Buick Rendezvous, 2001-2005 Pontiac Aztek, 2002-2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2002-2004 Pontiac Montana. This part cross-references Bosch BC844 and Wagner Brake ZX844 for the same application.

What This Brake Pad Set Helps Address

• Brake noise during everyday driving
• Uneven or inconsistent front brake response
• Brake vibration or harshness at the pedal
• Worn front disc pads on listed GM vehicles
• Replacement needs for ceramic front brake service

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rotor condition, caliper operation, and pad fitment before installation. Clean the caliper bracket and contact points, then follow the vehicle manufacturer’s brake service procedure and torque specifications. For best results, bed the pads according to Akebono’s recommended break-in process after installation. Compatible With 2002-2007 Buick Rendezvous, front; 2001-2005 Pontiac Aztek, front; 2002-2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette, front; and 2002-2004 Pontiac Montana, front.

Quality Assurance

Akebono Brake Corporation is a long-established supplier of advanced brake technology and ceramic friction materials, with OE experience across a wide range of vehicle platforms. The ACT844 reflects that engineering background in a front brake pad application for select GM models.