Nissan X-Trail Brake Pads: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms
On the X-Trail, 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 56 100 / Bosch 0 986 494 720
| Front brake pads (aftermarket) | Brembo P 56 100 (142 x 60 x 18 mm, acoustic wear warning, Akebono, WVA 22065); Brembo P 56 099 (141 x 60 x 17 mm, acoustic, Akebono); Brembo P 79 028 (142 x 59 x 17 mm, acoustic, Akebono, WVA 25202); Brembo P 56 106 (152 x 62 x 16 mm, acoustic, Akebono, WVA 22117-22119); Bosch 0 986 494 720 (141.6 x 59.2 x 17.7 mm, acoustic, WVA 22065); TRW GDB3622 (142 x 59.8 x 17 mm, acoustic); ATE 13.0460-5691.2 (141.8 x 59.7 x 16.8 mm, acoustic, Akebono); Ferodo FDB4843 (141.9 x 59.6 mm, acoustic, Akebono) |
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| Pad sizes & variants | Two sizes: about 142 x 59-60 x 17 mm (standard, WVA 22065) and about 152 x 62 x 16 mm (WVA 22117-22119 and 25910/25912), the wider pad for the larger-brake versions. |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | None quoted in catalogue listings — order genuine pads against your VIN |
| Fitment notes | Pad choice depends on caliper size; confirm 142 mm or 152 mm before ordering. The 142 mm pad is shared with the Qashqai J11. Pagid, Textar, Mintex and Delphi are not listed. |
A Genuine, Well-Documented Fault Worth Knowing About: A Visible Diagnostic Clue — Nissan X-Trail 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 X-Trail Brake Pads: Brake Pads Are One of the Few Truly Universal Parts
Every version of the X-Trail 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 X-Trail Brake Pads: Watch: Replacing It
T32 named in the title.
Nissan X-Trail 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 X-Trail 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 pad, T32 generation | Confirm exact fitment via VIN — pad size on this model genuinely varies by engine and trim, not just by generation. |
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| 1.6 diesel variants, front pads | Genuinely a different, larger pad to match the 296mm disc/caliper on this higher tier — not interchangeable with the standard-tier pad on the same axle. |
| 2.0 diesel (177bhp), front pads | Genuinely a different, larger pad to match the 319mm disc/caliper on this higher tier — not interchangeable with the standard-tier pad on the same axle. |
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Nissan X-Trail 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.