Ford Galaxy Brake Pads: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms
A well-documented Ford factory issue causes a specific squeak that has nothing to do with pad wear — worth checking before replacing anything.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — front pads (aftermarket) Brembo P 24 173 / Bosch 0 986 494 837
| Front brake pads (aftermarket) | Brembo P 24 173 (155/156 x 67/76 x 20 mm, acoustic wear warning, ATE/Teves/Continental); Brembo P 24 188 (193 x 65 x 19 mm, acoustic wear warning, ATE/Teves/Continental); Bosch 0 986 494 837 (155.7/154.9 x 66.5/75.8 x 19.3/20.1 mm, wear sensor not stated); Bosch 0 986 424 326 (192.9 x 64.6 x 18.5/19 mm, integrated wear sensor); ATE 13.0470-7313.2 (155.1/155.7 x 76/66.7 x 19.4/20.3 mm, acoustic wear warning, ATE/Teves/Continental, up to 225 kW); ATE 13.0460-7321.2 (193.1 x 64.6 x 19.6/19.1 mm, acoustic wear warning); TRW GDB2092 (155.2/155.8 x 75.9/66.7 x 19/20 mm, acoustic wear warning, ATE restriction) |
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| Pad sizes & variants | Two sizes are listed. The 155 x 67/76 x 20 mm pad (Brembo P 24 173, Bosch 0 986 494 837, ATE 13.0470-7313.2, TRW GDB2092) is the smaller front brake, while the 193 x 65 x 19 mm pad (Brembo P 24 188, Bosch 0 986 424 326, ATE 13.0460-7321.2, Ridex 402B1146) is the longer one for the larger brakes. |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | None quoted in catalogue listings — order genuine pads against your VIN |
| Fitment notes | Both pad sizes are for ATE/Teves/Continental brakes; match the pad length to the existing pads or disc size, and note the ATE 13.0470 ceramic set is rated up to 225 kW. |
Squeaking Doesn't Always Mean Worn Pads — A Genuine Ford Factory Fault — Ford Galaxy 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 Galaxy Brake Pads
Ford's OEM "sporty" performance brake pads — as fitted to ST and similar performance trims where offered — 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.
Ford Galaxy 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 Galaxy 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 Galaxy Brake Pads: Watch: Replacing It
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Common Sizes
| Mk3 (2015 onwards), 2.0 Twin TD 210, front pads | Sized to match the 316mm 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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| Mk2 (2006-2015), 2.0, 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. |
| Mk2, rear pads | Sized to match the 302mm 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. |
| Mk1 (1995-2006), 2.8 V6, front pads | Genuinely a different, larger pad to match the 313mm disc/caliper on this higher tier — not interchangeable with the standard-tier pad on the same axle. |
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Ford Galaxy 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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