Skoda Kodiaq Brake Pads: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms
A genuinely distinctive Kodiaq quirk — pads sticking lightly to the discs overnight — has a real owner-developed workaround, plus genuine EPB fault codes and tooling costs for a DIY rear pad job.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — front pads (aftermarket) Brembo P 85 126X / Bosch 0 986 494 660
| Front brake pads (aftermarket) | Brembo P 85 126X (160 x 65 x 20 mm, wear contact included at 175 mm, TRW/Lucas/Girling calipers, WVA 25683/25684); Brembo P 85 144 (175 x 70 x 20 mm, wear contact included at 200 mm, TRW/Lucas/Girling calipers, WVA 24738/25217); Bosch 0 986 494 660 (160.2 x 64.5 x 20.4 mm, integrated wear sensor, WVA 25086); Bosch 0 986 494 704 (175 x 69.7 x 20 mm, integrated wear sensor, WVA 25217); ATE 13.0460-2785.2 (160.0 x 64.5 x 20.4 mm, wear contact included at 171.5 mm, TRW/Lucas/Girling calipers); ATE 13.0460-2617.2 (175.0 x 70.0 x 20 mm, wear contact included at 185 mm, TRW/Lucas/Girling calipers); Ferodo FDB4433 (64.6 x 20.2 mm, wear contact included, TRW/Lucas/Girling calipers) |
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| Pad sizes & variants | Two front sizes. The standard pad is about 160 x 64.5-65 x 20 mm. The larger 175 x 70 x 20 mm pad (Brembo P 85 144, ATE 13.0460-2617.2, Bosch 0 986 494 704, Ridex 402B0549) is for the bigger front brakes. |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | None quoted in catalogue listings — order genuine pads against your VIN |
| Fitment notes | Front brakes are TRW/Lucas/Girling and most sets include a wear contact. Check disc size to choose between the 160 mm and 175 mm pads. |
A Genuinely Distinctive Kodiaq Quirk: Pads Sticking to the Discs Overnight — Skoda Kodiaq Brake Pads
Multiple Kodiaq owners have independently reported the rear pads sticking lightly to the discs overnight, particularly noticeable after washing the car or in wet weather — described as worse on this specific model than other cars owners have driven. This isn't necessarily damage or a fault, but some owners have developed a specific habit to avoid it: rather than letting the Electronic Parking Brake engage automatically when the engine is switched off, holding the car on the footbrake, selecting a gear, then releasing the footbrake (using the gearbox to hold the car on a level driveway) avoids the EPB clamping the pads against the discs while the car sits overnight in damp conditions.
If you're planning to replace the rear pads yourself, the EPB genuinely complicates the job — the caliper's motor needs to be put into a maintenance/service mode using a diagnostic tool before the piston can be safely retracted. A full VCDS licence (from Ross Tech) costs around £225 upward depending on the version; a considerably cheaper alternative many owners recommend is OBDEleven, at roughly half that price, which several owners confirm can release and reset the EPB for exactly this job. Independent garages typically charge around £85 for a straightforward rear pad and disc replacement including this step — often cheaper than buying a diagnostic tool solely to do the job once yourself.
Skoda Kodiaq Brake Pads: Brake Pads Are One of the Few Truly Universal Parts
Every version of the Kodiaq 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.
Skoda Kodiaq Brake Pads: Watch: Replacing It
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Skoda Kodiaq 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 Kodiaq 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
| Rear pad, genuine reference (shared with Kodiaq, Kodiaq 2, Superb 3, Superb 4) | Sized to match the 300mm 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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| 1.4/2.0 TSI and 2.0 TDI standard variants, front pads | Sized to match the 312mm 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. |
| Higher-power variants (190bhp TDI and above), front pads | Genuinely a different, larger pad to match the 314mm disc/caliper on this higher tier — not interchangeable with the standard-tier pad on the same axle. |
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Skoda Kodiaq 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.
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