Ford Puma Brake Pads: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms
A well-documented Ford factory fault causes squeaking on pads that are otherwise perfectly healthy — including a specific detail ST owners should know.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — front pads (aftermarket) Brembo P 24 218 / Bosch 0 986 424 885
| Front brake pads (aftermarket) | Brembo P 24 218 (155 x 64/65 x 17 mm, acoustic wear warning with 2 indicators, ATE/Teves/Continental); ATE 13.0460-7347.2 (155.1 x 64.4 x 16.7/17 mm, acoustic wear warning with 2 indicators, ATE/Teves/Continental); Bosch 0 986 424 885 (155.1 x 64.2/64.4 x 16.6 mm, integrated wear sensor and acoustic warning); Ferodo FDB4849 (155.1 x 64.4 x 17 mm, acoustic wear warning with 2 indicators, ATE/Teves/Continental); Textar 2055601 (155.2 x 64.2/64.4 x 16.8 mm, acoustic wear warning, ATE/Teves/Continental); Delphi LP3520 (155.3 x 64.4 x 16.7 mm, acoustic wear warning, Continental/ATE/Teves); ATE 13.0470-7347.2 ceramic (155.1 x 64.4 x 16.7/17 mm, acoustic wear warning, 225 kW capacity) |
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| Pad sizes & variants | One front size of about 155 x 64 x 17 mm is listed for the whole range; the smaller rear-sized pads are for the rear axle only. |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | None quoted in catalogue listings — order genuine pads against your VIN |
| Fitment notes | Every front set comes with an acoustic wear warning and the Bosch 0 986 424 885 also has an integrated wear sensor, so no separate sensor is needed; all are for ATE/Teves/Continental brakes. |
If Your Puma's Brakes Squeak, Check for This Before Assuming Wear
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 Puma 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 Puma 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 Puma 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 Puma Brake Pads: Watch: Replacing It
Titled Puma but generation not stated (could be 1997 Puma); verify before use.
Common Sizes
| Standard trims, front pad (sold as a pair) | 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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| Puma ST, front pads | Genuinely a different, larger pad to match the 278mm disc/caliper on this higher tier — not interchangeable with the standard-tier pad on the same axle. |
| Puma ST, rear pads | Sized to match the 271mm 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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Ford Puma 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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