Mazda 6 Brake Pads: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms
On the Mazda 6, the EPB actuator's physical position must genuinely match what's saved internally, with no self-correction.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — front pads (aftermarket) Brembo P 49 048 / Bosch 0 986 494 793
| Front brake pads (aftermarket) | Brembo P 49 048 (140 x 60 x 16 mm, wear contact excluded, Akebono, WVA 25725); Bosch 0 986 494 793 (140 x 59.3 x 15.1 mm, sensor not stated); Ferodo FDB4891 (140.3 x 59.6 mm, acoustic wear contact, Akebono); Delphi LP2487 (140.3 x 59.7 x 15.5 mm, acoustic wear contact, Akebono); TRW GDB3580 (140.3 x 59.6 x 15.5 mm, prepared for a wear indicator); ATE 13.0470-5675.2 (140.3 x 59.6 x 15.5 mm, acoustic wear contact, Akebono) |
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| Pad sizes & variants | One front size, about 140 x 59-60 mm (WVA 25725). The 104 x 47 mm TRW GDB3632 is a rear-size set. |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | None quoted in catalogue listings — order genuine pads against your VIN |
| Fitment notes | Only the Brembo and Bosch sets are explicitly labelled front axle; the other brands match their size. Engines listed are 2.0 and 2.5 petrol and 2.2 diesel, with no per-set split. |
A Genuinely Important Warning Worth Knowing Before DIY Rear Pad Work — Mazda 6 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 6 Brake Pads: Brake Pads Are One of the Few Truly Universal Parts
Every version of the 6 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 6 Brake Pads: Watch: Replacing It
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Mazda 6 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 6 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
| 2020-2021, turbo variants, front pad | Confirm exact fitment via VIN — pad size on this model genuinely varies by engine and trim, not just by generation. |
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| 2017, front pad reference | Genuinely a distinct part number from the row above on this same axle — trim or package differences like this typically mean a physically different pad, not just a relabelled one. |
| 2.2 SKYACTIV-D, front pads | Genuinely a different, larger pad to match the 297mm disc/caliper on this higher tier — not interchangeable with the standard-tier pad on the same axle. |
| 2.2 SKYACTIV-D, rear pads | 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. |
| Genuine front brake pads | Genuinely a distinct part number from the row above on this same axle — trim or package differences like this typically mean a physically different pad, not just a relabelled one. |
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Mazda 6 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.