2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma 2003-2009 4Runner 2007-2014 FJ Cruiser Sequoia Tundra Front Ultra-Premium Ceramic Brake Pads - Akebono ACT976

Akebono ACT976 Ultra-Premium ceramic front brake pad set for Toyota Tacoma 2005-2015, 4Runner 2003-2009, FJ Cruiser 2007-2014, Sequoia, Tundra, and Lexus GX460 / GX470. This is the pad shape (D976) shared across most full-size and mid-size Toyota / Lexus SUVs and trucks — and Akebono is the OE brake pad supplier to Toyota. This is the exact pad Toyota fits at the factory on many models.

What's In The Box

• 2 x Front Ceramic Brake Pads (Ultra-Premium ACT976)

Specifications

• Position: Front (both left and right)
• Formula: Akebono Ultra-Premium Ceramic (ACT series)
• Part number: Akebono ACT976
• Pad shape: D976 (Toyota / Lexus full-size platform industry standard)

Fitment

• Toyota Tacoma: 2005 through 2015
• Toyota 4Runner: 2003 through 2009
• Toyota FJ Cruiser: 2007 through 2014
• Toyota Sequoia: select years
• Toyota Tundra: select years
• Lexus GX460 / GX470: select years

Same D976 pad shape covers a huge share of Toyota / Lexus full-size trucks and SUVs. Verify exact year and trim against your OE part number. Full brake pads collection for matching rotors and rear pads.

Why Akebono ACT976 on a Toyota

• Akebono is Toyota's OE brake pad supplier — this is the same manufacturer whose pads come on the factory Tacoma, 4Runner, and Tundra
• Ultra-Premium ceramic formula — quieter than OE, lower dust, longer pad life
• Perfect fit and consistent friction — no OE-to-aftermarket compromise; this IS the OE compound
• Trusted by Toyota shops — the pad every serious Toyota independent mechanic stocks for their fleet customers
• Won every major aftermarket brake pad award — Akebono ProACT / ACT series consistently rated top-tier

Install Notes

• Torque caliper bracket bolts per Tacoma / 4Runner / Tundra service spec for your specific year and trim
• Silicone brake grease on abutment clip contact points and slider pins - not chassis grease
• Bed ceramic pads properly: 8-10 medium stops from 40 to 10 mph, then 2-3 harder stops from 60 to 15 mph, then let cool without holding the pedal at a light
• Replace both left and right pads at the same time
• Consider matching Akebono or Bosch rotors for the best OE feel

Warranty and Shipping

• Akebono limited warranty
• Add matching rotors or rear pads to easily clear the $75 free shipping threshold
• Same-day shipping on in-stock orders placed before 2 PM Eastern
• 30-day return policy on unopened parts