Ford C-Max Brake Pads: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms
Not every squeak means worn pads — a well-documented Ford factory fault is a genuine, common alternative cause worth checking first.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — front pads (aftermarket) Brembo P 24 061 / Bosch 0 986 424 794
| Front brake pads (aftermarket) | Brembo P 24 061 (155-156 x 62-67 x 18 mm, no wear contact included, ATE/Teves/Continental system, WVA 23723/23724, piston clip and anti-squeak plate); Bosch 0 986 424 794 (155.1-156.3 x 62.9-67 x 17 mm, no wear contact included, ATE/Teves/Continental system, WVA 23723); ATE 13.0460-7193.2 (155.1-156.3 x 62.4-67 x 18.1 mm, not prepared for wear indicator, ATE/Teves/Continental system); ATE 13.0470-7193.2 (ceramic, 155.1-156.3 x 62.4-67 x 18.1 mm, not prepared for wear indicator); Ferodo FDB1594 (155-156 x 66.9 x 17.5 mm, not prepared for wear indicator, WVA 23723); TRW GDB1583 (156.4 x 67.2 x 18 mm, not prepared for wear indicator, ATE restriction, accessory PFK302); Brembo P 24 061X (155-156 x 62-67 x 18 mm, Xtra line, WVA 23723/23724) |
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| Pad sizes & variants | One front size of about 155-156 x 62-67 x 17-18 mm is listed; the width and height ranges describe the stepped pad shape rather than separate variants. |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | None quoted in catalogue listings — order genuine pads against your VIN |
| Fitment notes | Match caliper system, pad size and wear-sensor type. |
A Genuine, Documented Ford Factory Fault Behind Some Squeaking Complaints — Ford C-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.
A Genuinely Important Detail If You Have an ST or Performance-Trim Model — Ford C-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 C-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 C-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 C-Max Brake Pads: Watch: Replacing It
C-Max front pads and discs; generation not stated in title (alt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atyWpcOnRlo)
Common Sizes
| Front pads, most standard 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. |
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| Rear pads, most standard variants | Sized to match the 280mm 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. |
| Higher-power variants, front pads | Genuinely a different, larger pad to match the 300mm disc/caliper on this higher tier — not interchangeable with the standard-tier pad on the same axle. |
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Ford C-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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