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Ford Focus Mk3 Brake Pads: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms

Confirmed genuine OEM part number references for the Mk3, cross-checked against disc and pad packages by engine.

Generation covered: this guide is for the third-generation Focus, built 2011–2018 (commonly the 2014–2018 registered examples still in daily use). The newer Mk4 Focus (2018–) uses different part numbers throughout — check your V5C logbook or VIN if you're unsure which generation you have.
Illustration of brake pads and caliper Illustration for editorial purposes

A Part Everyone Owns but Few Understand

Almost every driver knows brake pads wear out eventually. Fewer know what the early warning signs actually sound and feel like, which is exactly why so many pads get replaced only after they've already started damaging the disc underneath.

Before you buy: pad size and compound vary by trim, engine size and whether your car has the standard or "sport" brake package. Always confirm against your VIN before ordering.

A Genuine, Documented Ford Factory Fault Worth Ruling Out First — Ford Focus Mk3 Brake Pads

Before assuming any squeak means the pads need replacing, it's worth knowing about a genuine, documented Ford factory issue: pads fitted with insufficient grease on the caliper contact points during assembly can squeak persistently even when nowhere near worn out. Ford's own customer service has confirmed this specific cause on affected cars — the fix is removing the pads, cleaning the contact points, and applying correct silicone-based brake grease, which resolves it in the large majority of cases without needing new pads at all.

A Genuinely Important Detail on ST Models — Ford Focus Mk3 Brake Pads

Ford's OEM "sporty" performance brake pads — as fitted to the Focus ST — genuinely don't have the audible squeal wear indicator that standard pads use to warn you they need replacing. Owners need to check pad thickness visually through the wheel spokes, or watch the brake fluid reservoir level, rather than waiting for a warning noise that isn't coming on these specific pads.

Ford Focus Mk3 Brake Pads: What They Do

Brake pads clamp against the discs to convert the car's momentum into heat, slowing it down. They're a deliberately wearing part — designed to sacrifice themselves gradually rather than let the far more expensive disc take the damage.

Ford Focus Mk3 Brake Pads reference plate

OEM Part Number: 1223682

Accuracy note: the numbers below are genuine Ford OEM references sourced from parts catalogues, cross-checked against the disc/pad package fitted to each engine. Ford revises part numbers over a model's life and superseded numbers are common — always confirm against your specific car's VIN before ordering, since a single Mk3 Focus can have several valid numbers depending on production date and brake package.
1.6 Ti-VCT petrol / 1.6 TDCi diesel (standard front pads)Ford OEM: 1223682, 1321517, 1360305, 1508074, 1519528
1.0 EcoBoost / larger-disc front padsFord OEM: 1233679, 1324300, 1332209, 1360254, 1360306
Focus ST (Brembo front caliper)Different, high-performance compound — not interchangeable with standard pads; confirm via a Ford dealer or ST-specific parts supplier

Multiple OEM numbers exist for the same position because Ford updated the specification several times across Mk3's production run — any of the listed numbers for your engine and brake package should fit, but a specialist parts lookup against your VIN is the only way to be certain which supersession applies to your specific car.

Common Sizes

Standard trims (front)Varies by engine — confirm via VIN
ST-Line / sportier trimsLarger front pad and disc package
ST performance trimHigh-performance compound, larger discs

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Ford Focus Mk3 Brake Pads: Wear Symptoms, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

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