Nissan Juke Brake Pads: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms
On the Juke, a genuine, documented fault leaves visible concentric circles scored into the disc — plus a safety warning about DIY EPB rear pad work.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — front pads (aftermarket) Brembo P 79 028 / Bosch 0 986 494 501
| Front brake pads (aftermarket) | Brembo P 79 028 (142 x 59 x 17 mm, acoustic wear warning, Akebono, WVA 25202); Brembo P 56 065 (137 x 53 x 17 mm, acoustic, Sumitomo, WVA 21561/21562); Bosch 0 986 494 501 (142 x 58.7 x 17.9 mm, acoustic, WVA 24632); Bosch 0 986 494 572 (137.2 x 54.2 x 16.9 mm, acoustic, WVA 21561); ATE 13.0460-5716.2 (137.3 x 54.4 x 17 mm, acoustic); ATE 13.0460-5752.2 (142 x 59 x 17 mm, no wear warning); Ridex 402B0508 (137.2 x 53.5/54.35 x 17 mm, acoustic) and Ridex 402B0173 (141.9 x 58.6 x 16.8 mm, contact included). |
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| Pad sizes & variants | Two sizes: about 137 x 54 x 17 mm (Sumitomo calipers, WVA 21561) and about 142 x 59 x 17 mm (Akebono calipers, WVA 25202/24632). |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | None quoted in catalogue listings — order genuine pads against your VIN |
| Fitment notes | Pick the size by caliper maker, not by engine; the larger 142 mm pad goes with the bigger-brake versions. Pagid and Mintex are not listed. |
A Genuine, Well-Documented Fault Worth Knowing About: A Visible Diagnostic Clue — Nissan Juke Brake Pads
If you're hearing a persistent squeal, this is genuinely worth knowing: a documented hardware fault on related models involves the brake pad retaining shims being slightly too long, allowing them to make contact with the disc surface and cause exactly this kind of squeal. A genuinely useful diagnostic clue worth checking directly: examine the disc surface for faint concentric circles or scoring — visible marks carved by the oversized shims rubbing against the disc over time.
It's also worth knowing that fitting genuine Nissan pads specifically, rather than a generic aftermarket brand, has been reported by multiple owners as resolving persistent squeals that generic replacements didn't.
Nissan Juke Brake Pads: Brake Pads Are One of the Few Truly Universal Parts
Every version of the Juke 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.
Nissan Juke Brake Pads: Watch: Replacing It
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Nissan Juke 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 Juke 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
| Standard trims (2014-2020), front pads | Sized to match the 280mm 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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| Standard trims, rear pads | Sized to match the 291mm 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. |
| Nismo RS, front pads | Genuinely a different, larger pad to match the 320mm disc/caliper on this higher tier — not interchangeable with the standard-tier pad on the same axle. |
| Nismo RS, rear pads | Genuinely a different, larger pad to match the 292mm disc/caliper on this higher tier — not interchangeable with the standard-tier pad on the same axle. |
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Nissan Juke 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 Nissan Brake Pads
The same part, covered across other Nissan models.