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Priced as of June 16, 2026
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Prices may varyThis product ranks #2 of 7 in Brake Pads.
Last reviewed June 16, 2026
TL;DR OE-supplier ceramic compound, friction class matched to the Camry's brake package, rated for daily use; SAE J866 edge code not published. Rear-axle set, hardware included; low-dust, well-reviewed by owners.
The ACT1879 is Akebono's ProACT Ultra-Premium ceramic rear set for the 2018-2020 Toyota Camry and related Toyota/Lexus applications. Ceramic friction class matches the Camry's ceramic brake package; Akebono is a confirmed OE pad supplier and owners report OE-like pedal feel. SAE J866 edge code is not published for this part. Owner sentiment confirms confident cold bite, low dust, clean wheels, and quiet operation (minor break-in noise resolves after bed-in); hardware ships per the included-components listing.
Right pick for a 2018-2020 Camry daily driver wanting a low-dust ceramic rear pad. Skip if you tow heavy or track the car: a heavy-duty semi-metallic holds better under sustained load. Confirm the application against your brake package before installing.
Inert friction part, no chemical exposure pathway. Brake service stirs up accumulated dust: wear a dust mask; never blow it out with compressed air (that hazard belongs to the brake system). Steel backing plate recycles as ferrous scrap; friction compound goes to landfill; Prop 65 label carries no health deduction.
It is a ceramic compound from Akebono's ProACT Ultra-Premium line. The Camry was engineered with a ceramic brake package, so the ceramic friction class matches the OE spec. Akebono is a confirmed original-equipment brake-pad supplier, which is why owner long-term reports describe OE-like pedal feel and braking.
Rear. ACT1879 is the rear-axle ceramic set. If you are doing a full brake job you will need the matching front pad set for your specific year and brake package as a separate part.
Ceramic compounds shed lighter, lower-adherence dust than semi-metallic compounds and generally keep wheels cleaner, and owner long-term sentiment confirms low dust and quiet operation on these pads. A minority of owners note minor break-in noise that resolves after the bed-in procedure. Hardware ships per the manufacturer's included-components listing.
The listing is a vehicle-specific fit covering the 2018-2020 Toyota Camry and related Toyota/Lexus applications. Brake pads are safety-critical, so always confirm the exact part number against your vehicle's year, trim, and brake package using the manufacturer's current application guide before installing.
Marketing copy from Akebono, via Amazon. Not editorial.
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