Wagner Brake ZD1397A Disc Brake Pad Set - Front

Wagner QuickStop ZD1397A Front Brake Pads

Wagner Brake QuickStop ZD1397A disc brake pads are built for drivers who want consistent braking feel and quiet operation in everyday use. This ceramic front brake pad set is engineered to restore like-new performance while helping reduce vibration-related noise.

The QuickStop line focuses on dependable stopping performance with a 100% post-cure process that helps promote even friction behavior across the life of the pad. For shoppers searching for front brake pads for a 2018-2022 Hyundai Kona or front brake pads for a 2014-2017 Kia Soul, ZD1397A is a direct-fit option to review.

Key Features

• Ceramic friction material for smooth, controlled braking
• 100% post-cure process for more even friction performance
• Engineered to reduce noise-causing vibration
• Designed to restore like-new brake response
• FMSI references: 8505-D1397, 8505 lining, D1397 steel
• Wagner Brake QuickStop product line for front disc brake applications

Product Details

Wagner Brake ZD1397A is a front disc brake pad set in the QuickStop line, developed for consistent pedal feel and stable friction output. The ceramic formulation supports clean, predictable braking characteristics, while the post-cure process helps the pad deliver more uniform performance as it wears. This part cross-references Akebono ProACT ACT1397A for the same application.

Compatible With 2018-2022 Hyundai Kona, front; 2018-2020 Hyundai Elantra GT, front; 2019 Kia Forte, front; and 2014-2017 Kia Soul, front. The ZD1397A part number is also a useful search term when comparing OE-style front brake pad replacements for Hyundai Kona, Hyundai Elantra GT, Kia Forte, and Kia Soul applications.

What It Helps Address

• Squealing or vibration-related brake noise
• Uneven brake feel during normal street driving
• Worn front pads that reduce stopping consistency
• Brake performance decline from aged friction material
• Need for a ceramic front pad replacement with OE-style fitment

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rotor condition, caliper operation, and pad hardware surfaces before installation. Clean the brake assembly thoroughly and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s service procedures for bedding-in new pads. Confirm front axle fitment by year, make, and model before ordering, especially for Hyundai Kona, Hyundai Elantra GT, Kia Forte, and Kia Soul applications.

Quality Assurance

Wagner Brake designs and tests QuickStop pads to meet everyday braking demands with attention to friction consistency and noise control. The ZD1397A is built around a ceramic friction formula and a controlled post-cure process to support reliable performance across the pad’s service life.