Nissan Pulsar Brake Pads: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms
On the Pulsar, a genuine, documented fault on related models leaves visible concentric circles scored into the disc.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — front pads (aftermarket) Brembo P 56 065 / Bosch 0 986 494 572
| Front brake pads (aftermarket) | Brembo P 56 065 (137 x 53 x 17 mm, acoustic wear warning, Sumitomo, WVA 21561/21562); 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); Ridex 402B0508 (137.2 x 53.5/54.35 x 17 mm, acoustic); TRW GDB3616 (137.2 x 53 x 17 mm, acoustic) and TRW GDB1003 (Sumitomo restriction, COTEC); Ferodo FDB4148 (137 x 53.5 mm, acoustic, Sumitomo). |
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| Pad sizes & variants | One size, about 137 x 53.5 x 17 mm; no engine split. |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | None quoted in catalogue listings — order genuine pads against your VIN |
| Fitment notes | The same pads fit the Juke 137 mm Sumitomo-caliper cars. Pagid, Textar, Mintex and Delphi are not listed. |
A Genuine, Well-Documented Fault Worth Knowing About: A Visible Diagnostic Clue — Nissan Pulsar 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 Pulsar Brake Pads: Brake Pads Are One of the Few Truly Universal Parts
Every version of the Pulsar 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 Pulsar Brake Pads: Watch: Replacing It
No Pulsar C13 front-pad video found. Qashqai J11 is a close relative; check platform match before use.
Nissan Pulsar 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 Pulsar 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
| 1.2 DIG-T petrol, 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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| 1.5 dCi diesel, rear pads | Sized to match the 292mm 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. |
| Alternative front size, some variants | Genuinely a different, larger pad to match the 257mm disc/caliper on this higher tier — not interchangeable with the standard-tier pad on the same axle. |
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Nissan Pulsar 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.