Ford Ka+ Brake Pads: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms
If your Ka+'s brakes squeak, a well-documented Ford factory fault is a genuine, common cause worth ruling out before buying new pads.
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Ford Ka+ Brake Pads: OEM Part Number
A Genuine, Documented Ford Factory Fault Behind Some Squeaking Complaints — Ford Ka+ 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 Ka+ 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 Ka+ 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 Ka+ 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 variants | Sized to match the 258mm disc/caliper for this fitment — replace once the friction material nears 2-3mm remaining or the built-in wear sensor triggers, whichever comes first. |
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Ford Ka+ 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.
More Ford Brake Pads
The same part, covered across other Ford models.