Ford Mondeo Brake Discs: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms

Vibration under braking is usually blamed on warped discs — but the real, more common cause is something else entirely.

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OEM Part Number: 1681578 (genuine front disc — confirm via VIN) — aftermarket front discs Brembo 09.N255.21 / Bosch 0 986 479 D85

Accuracy note: Covers the Ford Mondeo (Mk5 2014-2022) as listed in the UK aftermarket catalogues. Front brake discs are sold by diameter and thickness, and most models have two or three disc sizes depending on engine, brake size and trim — a 278 mm disc will not fit a car built with 300 mm brakes, so the caliper carrier and the disc must match. The references below are UK aftermarket catalogue listings for this generation, labelled by brand with diameter x thickness in mm; genuine numbers are shown only where a listing quotes one. Measure the old disc or check the brake size against your VIN before ordering, replace discs in pairs with new pads, and scrap any disc at or below its minimum thickness.

Front brake discs (aftermarket)	Brembo 09.N255.21 (300 x 28 mm, vented, 5 holes, coated, min 26.5 mm); Bosch 0 986 479 D85 (300 x 28 mm, vented, 5 holes, coated, high-carbon, min 26.5 mm); ATE 24.0128-0286.1 (300 x 28 mm, vented, 5 holes, coated, high-carbon, min 26.5 mm); TRW DF6811 (300 x 28 mm, vented, 5 holes, painted black, min 26.5 mm); Zimmermann 250.1375.20 (300 x 28 mm, vented, 5 holes, coated, min 26.5 mm); Zimmermann 250.1375.52 (300 x 28 mm, vented, 5 holes, coated, drilled, min 26.5 mm); febi 104953 (300 x 28 mm, vented, 5 holes, coated, min 26.5 mm).
Disc sizes & variants	Rear discs are 302 x 11 mm solid on most cars and 316 x 11 mm solid on the higher-output versions.
Genuine (OE) numbers quoted	1681578 (genuine front disc number for this model — confirm via VIN, as several disc sizes exist)
Fitment notes	Front minimum thickness is 26.5 mm; the 300 mm front disc is shared with the Galaxy and S-Max of the same era.

Ford Mondeo Brake Discs: The Part That Pads Depend On

On the Ford Mondeo, these two components wear together, and letting one go too long accelerates wear on the other, which is why a simple pad swap so often reveals discs that need replacing at the same time.

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

Ford Mondeo Brake Discs: Watch: Replacing It

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Steering Wheel Vibration Under Braking Isn't Always Genuine Warping — Ford Mondeo Brake Discs

A vibrating steering wheel or pulsing brake pedal is commonly assumed to mean the discs have warped, but in the large majority of cases they haven't physically bent from heat at all. What's actually happening is Disc Thickness Variation (DTV) — uneven pad material deposits building up across the disc surface, often during the bedding-in period after a fresh fit — producing the exact same sensation as true warping. Bedding in new discs and pads gradually, rather than braking hard in the first few hundred miles, measurably reduces the risk of this developing.

Ford Mondeo Brake Discs: What They Do

Brake discs provide the surface the brake pads clamp against to slow the car, converting momentum into heat through friction. Larger, sportier trims of the Mondeo typically use bigger discs than standard versions to handle the additional heat generated by more aggressive braking.

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Ford Mondeo Brake Discs: Wear Symptoms, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Brake Discs Guide for warning signs to watch for, confirming fitment against your VIN, and choosing a reliable aftermarket disc.

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