Ford B-Max Brake Pads: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms

A well-documented Ford assembly fault causes a specific squeak on otherwise healthy pads — worth ruling out before replacing anything.

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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — front pads (aftermarket) Brembo P 24 151 / Bosch 0 986 494 792

Accuracy note: Covers the Ford B-Max (2012-2017) as listed in the UK aftermarket catalogues. Front brake pads are sold by caliper system (ATE / Teves, TRW / Lucas, Bosch, Akebono, Brembo etc.) and by pad size, and one model usually has two or three pad sizes depending on engine, brake size and trim — a wrong size will not fit the caliper. The references below are UK aftermarket catalogue listings for this generation, labelled by brand with their width x height x thickness in mm; genuine numbers are shown only where a listing quotes one. Measure the old pad or check the caliper system against your VIN before ordering, and fit a new wear sensor where the set is only 'prepared for' one.

Front brake pads (aftermarket)	Brembo P 24 151 (132 x 60 x 17 mm, no wear contact included, TRW/Lucas/Girling system, WVA 25134/25135, caliper screws and anti-squeak plate); ATE 13.0460-2784.2 (131.5 x 60.0 x 17.2 mm, not prepared for wear indicator, TRW/Lucas/Girling system, caliper screws); Bosch 0 986 494 792 (131.3 x 60 x 17.55 mm, WVA 25134, accessory 1987474479); Valeo 302153 (132 x 60 x 17 mm, no integrated sensor, TRW/Lucas/Girling system); Mapco 6610 (131.5 x 60 x 17.2 mm, not prepared for wear contact, TRW/Lucas/Girling system); Zimmermann 25134.170.2 (132 x 60 x 18 mm, acoustic warning with 2 indicators included, TRW/Lucas/Girling system); Ridex 402B0624 (131.6 x 60 x 17.5 mm, not prepared for wear contact)
Pad sizes & variants	One front size of about 132 x 60 x 17-18 mm is listed; only the Zimmermann 25134.170.2 includes a wear warning.
Genuine (OE) numbers quoted	None quoted in catalogue listings — order genuine pads against your VIN
Fitment notes	The listed brake system is TRW/Lucas/Girling throughout

Before Assuming Worn Pads, Check for This Genuine Factory Fault — Ford B-Max Brake Pads

A genuine, documented Ford factory issue worth knowing about: brake pads fitted with insufficient grease on the contact points during assembly can squeak persistently even when the pads themselves are nowhere near worn out. Ford's own customer service has confirmed this specific cause on affected cars, and the fix is straightforward — removing the pads, cleaning the caliper contact points, and applying the correct silicone-based brake grease (never ordinary grease, which can affect braking performance) resolves it in the large majority of cases without needing new pads at all.

Before you buy: pad size and compound vary by engine and trim. Always confirm against your VIN before ordering.

A Genuinely Important Detail If You Have an ST or Performance-Trim Model — Ford B-Max Brake Pads

Ford's OEM "sporty" performance brake pads — as fitted to ST and similar performance trims — genuinely don't have the audible squeal wear indicator that standard pads use to warn you they need replacing. This means relying on hearing a warning squeal simply won't work on these cars, and owners need to check pad thickness visually through the wheel spokes, or watch the brake fluid reservoir level (which drops slightly as pads wear), rather than waiting for a noise that isn't coming. Worth knowing before you assume "no squeak, no problem."

Ford B-Max 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 B-Max 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.

Ford B-Max Brake Pads: Watch: Replacing It

🎬 Watch: 2015 Ford B-Max Part 1 - Service and front brake disc & pad replacement

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B-Max front discs and pads (alt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nrqEh8ZnsA)

Common Sizes

Front pads, all variants	Sized to match the 278mm 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.
Rear pads, all variants	Sized to match the 296mm 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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Ford B-Max 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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