Lexus CT200h Brake Pads: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms
On the CT200h, dealers on related models have genuinely been documented dismissing a persistent squeak as a "known issue" while their own service manager was unaware of similar cases.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — front pads (aftermarket) Brembo P 83 106 / Bosch 0 986 494 198
| Front brake pads (aftermarket) | Brembo P 83 106 (123 x 50 x 16 mm, wear contact excluded, Akebono system); Bosch 0 986 494 198 (122.8 x 49.7 x 17.6 mm, sensor not stated); TRW GDB4173BTE (122.7 x 49.6 x 16.3 mm, not prepared for a wear sensor, Akebono); TRW GDB4173 (122.7 x 49.6 x 15.5 mm, no wear sensor provision, Akebono, COTEC line); ATE 13.0460-5617.2 (122.7 x 49.6 x 15.6 mm, no wear contact, anti-squeak plate included); Textar 2445101 (122.8 x 49.6 x 15.6 mm, no wear sensor provision, Akebono); Ridex 402B0465 (122.7 x 49.8 x 17.5 mm, wear contact excluded) |
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| Pad sizes & variants | One size family only, roughly 123 x 50 mm, with thickness from 15.5 to 17.6 mm depending on brand. Only the 200h (136 HP petrol/electric) is listed. |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | None quoted in catalogue listings — order genuine pads against your VIN |
| Fitment notes | The Akebono-system pads are listed as sensor-free, so no wear contact is fitted or needed. Brembo and Textar both reference WVA 24451; Bosch uses WVA 24347. |
Hybrid Braking Changes the Wear Pattern
Both hybrid versions of the CT200h use regenerative braking to recover energy under normal deceleration, which means the pads themselves often see less use than on the petrol-only CT200h 350 — worth knowing before assuming a fixed replacement interval applies across the whole range.
Lexus CT200h Brake Pads: What They Do
Brake pads clamp against the discs to convert the car's momentum into heat, slowing it down. On the 350h and 450h+ hybrid versions of the CT200h, the regenerative braking system handles a meaningful share of everyday slowing, which can extend pad life compared with the petrol-only 350.
Lexus CT200h Brake Pads: Watch: Replacing It
Front pads and discs.
Common Sizes
| CT200h 350 petrol (front) | Standard size — confirm via VIN |
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| CT200h 350h hybrid | Confirm compatibility given regenerative braking system |
| CT200h 450h+ plug-in hybrid | Confirm compatibility given added battery weight |
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A Genuinely Useful Piece of Context Worth Knowing About Brake Squeaks — Lexus CT200h Brake Pads
If a dealer dismisses a squeak as a known issue with no fix, this is genuinely worth knowing: documented cases on related Lexus models describe a dealer stating a persistent squeak was a known issue with no fix, only for their own service manager to be unaware of any other similar cases when directly asked — worth pushing back if a dealer's stated position doesn't match what their own staff seem to know.
It's also genuinely worth knowing a reassuring clarification: a squeak that occurs only first thing in the morning or on the first brake application, then clears up, is widely considered normal, caused by surface rust forming overnight rather than a genuine fault.
Lexus CT200h 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 Lexus Brake Pads
The same part, covered across other Lexus models.