Mazda 2 Brake Pads: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms
On the Mazda 2, if EPB-equipped, the actuator's physical position must exactly match what's saved internally, with no self-correction.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — front pads (aftermarket) Brembo P 16 013 / TRW GDB2122
| Front brake pads (aftermarket) | Brembo P 16 013 (126 x 52 x 17 mm, acoustic wear contact, TRW/Lucas/Girling system); Brembo P 49 055 (126 x 51 x 15 mm, acoustic wear contact, Akebono system); ATE 13.0460-5674.2 (125.6 x 51.7 x 15.3 mm, acoustic wear contact, TRW/Lucas/Girling); Ferodo FDB4110 (125.7 x 52.1 mm, acoustic wear contact, TRW/Lucas/Girling); Ferodo FDB5015 (125.6 x 51.6 mm, acoustic wear contact, Akebono); TRW GDB2122 (126.6 x 51.6 x 15.2 mm, acoustic wear contact); Ridex 402B1137 (125.8 x 51.4 x 15.9 mm, acoustic wear contact, usable to construction year 11/2016) |
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| Pad sizes & variants | Two front families of about 126 x 52 mm. The TRW/Lucas/Girling set is 17 mm thick (WVA 24283-24285); the Akebono set is 15 mm thick (WVA 22235/22236). Brembo P 16 013X is the Xtra-line version of P 16 013. |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | None quoted in catalogue listings — order genuine pads against your VIN |
| Fitment notes | The brake system (TRW/Lucas/Girling or Akebono) decides which set fits. All front sets carry an acoustic wear contact. |
A Genuinely Important Warning Worth Knowing Before DIY Rear Pad Work — Mazda 2 Brake Pads
If you're replacing rear pads yourself on an EPB-equipped car, this is genuinely worth knowing: the actuator's physical winding position must exactly match what the EPB controller has saved internally, with no self-correction built in if these don't match. It's also worth knowing that the small tabs on the caliper piston need to be oriented precisely north-south during reassembly.
It's also worth knowing about a genuinely concerning, real documented case: one owner found their EPB remained engaged while driving, with a rear brake becoming noticeably hot, despite the dashboard indicator showing off. The dealer reported no issues found, despite the pads being worn down to just 2mm.
Mazda 2 Brake Pads: Brake Pads Are One of the Few Truly Universal Parts
Every version of the 2 uses brake pads that wear down through normal use — the only real variable is how quickly, which depends on engine, trim, and (where fitted) whether the car has any form of regenerative braking to ease the load.
Mazda 2 Brake Pads: Watch: Replacing It
Mazda 2 DJ generation by date; shared with the Toyota Yaris built on it.
Mazda 2 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 2 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, most 1.3/1.4/1.5/1.6 variants | Sized to match the 258mm 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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| Genuine front brake pads | A genuinely different pad from the standard tier — confirm fitment via VIN before ordering. |
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Mazda 2 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 Mazda Brake Pads
The same part, covered across other Mazda models.