Akebono Expands ProACT and EURO Ultra-Premium Lines

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Recently Akebono Brake Corporation expanded its ProACT and EURO Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pad line by 10 new part numbers: ACT1965, ACT2032, ACT2065, ACT2186, ACT2223, ACT2229, ACT2371 and EUR1894, EUR1924, EUR2074. Electronic wear sensor and Premium stainless steel abutment hardware is included in the kits that require it.

A complete listing of Akebono applications for these parts and the rest of our product offering in the company’s web-catalog.

This recent release of ProACT adds coverage for BUICK Enclave; CADILLAC XT5, XT6; Chevrolet: Blazer, Colorado and Traverse; Ford: Explorer and Police Interceptor Utility; GMC: Acadia and Canyon; Jeep Wrangler; Lincoln Aviator: Nissan: Leaf, Qashqai, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Titan and Titan XD; RAM; 2500 and 3500; Toyota C-HR.

EURO adds coverage for Audi A4, A4 Quattro, A4 Allroad, A5 Quattro, A5 Sportback, A6 Quattro, A6 Allroad, A7 Sportback, A8 Quattro, Q5, Q5 PHEV, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5, RS5 Sportback, S4, S5, S5 Sportback, S6, S7 Sportback, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7 and SQ8; Volvo: S60, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, V90 Cross Country and XC60; VW: Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport.

“We are excited about this release of 10 new ProACT and EURO part numbers that add late-model coverage Audi, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Jeep, Lincoln, Nissan, RAM, Toyota, Volvo, VW in which VIO (vehicles in operation) is above six million. All of these parts are in-stock and ready for shipment” stated Kirby Pruitt Product Development Manager at Akebono Brake Corporation.

About Akebono Brake Corporation

Akebono Brake Corporation, North America’s leading supplier of advanced braking systems and pioneer of ceramic friction technology. A leader in ceramic friction material development and production, with a focus on noise, vibration and harshness (NVH), analysis and control. Akebono sells Ultra-Premium Ceramic Disc Brake Pads, Made in the USA for the Automotive Aftermarket under the brands ProACT, EURO and Akebono Performance.

About Akebono Brake Industry Co, Ltd.

Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. (TSE: 7238), founded in 1929, is a world leader in advanced brake and friction material development and production. The Akebono Group operates R&D centers and manufacturing facilities worldwide, including in Japan, the United States, Europe and Asia.

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