Citroen C5 Aircross Brake Pads: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms
On the C5 Aircross, a genuine warning: leaving the ignition on while changing rear pads can trigger a genuine EPB fault — plus a key generational distinction worth knowing.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — front pads (aftermarket) Brembo P 61 135 / Bosch 0 986 424 860
| Front brake pads (aftermarket) | Brembo P 61 135 (155 x 70 x 17 mm, prepared for wear indicator, ATE/Teves/Continental system, WVA 22813/25833); ATE 13.0460-7339.2 (155.1 x 70.5 x 17.7 mm, prepared for wear indicator but contact not included, ATE/Teves/Continental system); Bosch 0 986 424 860 (155.1 x 70.3 x 17.1 mm, WVA 25833); TRW GDB2193 (155.2 x 70.5 x 17 mm, prepared for wear indicator, ATE restriction); Brembo P 61 128 (148 x 73 x 19 mm, no wear contact included, Bosch system, WVA 22218/22219/23927/24226); Brembo P 61 142 (148 x 67 x 18 mm, no wear contact included, WVA 26588/26619); Bosch 0 986 494 946 (148.1 x 72.6 x 18.1 mm, WVA 22218) |
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| Pad sizes & variants | Two front families are listed: 155 x 70 x 17 mm for the ATE/Teves system and 148 x 67-73 x 18-19 mm for the Bosch system (the larger-brake cars). |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | None quoted in catalogue listings — order genuine pads against your VIN |
| Fitment notes | Check the caliper system (ATE or Bosch) because it decides which family fits; the 148 mm sets include caliper screws and some of the other sets have no stated axle, so confirm they are front sets. |
A Genuinely Important Warning: Never Leave the Ignition On While Changing Rear Pads — Citroen C5 Aircross Brake Pads
If your car has an electronic parking brake, this is worth taking seriously before starting a rear pad job: leaving the ignition switched on while releasing the handbrake and changing the pads has been documented to cause a genuine EPB fault, with real confirmed fault codes (C156C-92 and C1561-00, relating to the actuator sensors) appearing afterward. Always switch the ignition fully off once the parking brake is released and before starting any work on the rear calipers, rather than leaving it on for convenience.
If the EPB has stopped engaging or releasing after pad work, a genuinely useful first troubleshooting step before assuming a deeper fault: turn the ignition on and leave it for around 5 seconds, then activate the parking brake switch to apply it and hold for a further 5 seconds. If this doesn't restore normal function, the fault is likely to need proper diagnostic equipment to investigate further.
Citroen C5 Aircross Brake Pads: Brake Pads Are One of the Few Truly Universal Parts
Every version of the C5 Aircross uses brake pads that wear down through normal use — the only real variable is how quickly, which depends on engine, trim, and (where fitted) whether the car has any form of regenerative braking to ease the load.
Citroen C5 Aircross Brake Pads: Watch: Replacing It
WEAK: this is the older C5 saloon/estate (X7), a different model, not C5 Aircross; no Aircross or Peugeot 3008/5008 front-brake video found
Citroen C5 Aircross Brake Pads: What They Do
Brake pads clamp against the discs to convert the car's momentum into heat, slowing it down. On any version of the C5 Aircross with hybrid assistance or regenerative braking, this system handles a meaningful share of everyday slowing, which can genuinely extend pad life compared with a purely petrol or diesel equivalent.
Common Sizes
| Front pads, all standard variants | Sized to match the 304mm disc/caliper on this tier. Pad size genuinely scales with engine output and trim on this model, not just the disc diameter — always confirm the exact pad against your VIN rather than assuming from generation alone. |
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| Rear pads, all standard variants | Sized to match the 290mm disc/caliper on this tier. Pad size genuinely scales with engine output and trim on this model, not just the disc diameter — always confirm the exact pad against your VIN rather than assuming from generation alone. |
| Note | A genuinely different pad from the standard tier — confirm fitment via VIN before ordering. |
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Citroen C5 Aircross Brake Pads: Wear Symptoms, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Brake Pads Guide for warning signs to watch for, confirming fitment against your VIN, and R90-certified aftermarket brands worth trusting.
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