Suzuki Ignis Brake Pads: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms
On the Ignis, some pad wear indicator tabs on related models have genuinely been found bent, triggering a squeal earlier than the pad's actual thickness would justify.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — front pads (aftermarket) Brembo P 79 037 / Bosch 0 986 460 075
| Front brake pads (aftermarket) | Brembo P 79 037 (114 x 47/48 x 15 mm, acoustic warning with 2 indicators, Hitachi system, accessories included); Brembo P 79 012 (109 x 45 x 15 mm, 2 indicators, Sumitomo); Bosch 0 986 460 075 (113.7 x 47.2 x 15.2 mm, integrated wear warning contact); ATE 13.0460-5687.2 (113.5 x 47.4 x 15 mm, acoustic warning, Akebono); Pagid T2702N (113.8 x 47.2 x 14.9 mm, 2 indicators, Akebono); Textar 2282401 (113.8 x 47.2 x 15.5 mm, 2 indicators, Akebono, accessories included); Delphi LP3510 (113.7 x 47.2 x 15.2 mm, acoustic warning, Akebono). |
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| Pad sizes & variants | Two sizes, a 114 x 47 mm pad (Akebono/Hitachi systems) and a smaller 109 x 45 mm pad (Sumitomo system; Ridex 402B0146, Delphi LP1442, Ferodo FDB1532). |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | None quoted in catalogue listings — order genuine pads against your VIN |
| Fitment notes | Match the pad to the caliper maker (Akebono or Hitachi for the 114 mm pad, Sumitomo for the 109 mm pad). The Ridex set is the only one explicitly labelled front. |
Suzuki Ignis Brake Pads: Brake Pads Are One of the Few Truly Universal Parts
Every version of the Ignis 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.
Suzuki Ignis 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 Ignis 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.
Suzuki Ignis Brake Pads: Watch: Replacing It
No Ignis front-pad video found; Ignis shares the Heartect platform with Swift 4.
Common Sizes
| Current generation (2016 onwards), front pad, genuine reference | Confirm exact fitment via VIN — pad size on this model genuinely varies by engine and trim, not just by generation. |
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| Ignis I/II (2003-2008), front pads, genuine cross-reference | Genuinely a different, larger pad to match the 253mm disc/caliper on this higher tier — not interchangeable with the standard-tier pad on the same axle. |
| Ignis Sport (2003-2006), front pads | 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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A Genuinely Distinctive, Real Finding Worth Checking For — Suzuki Ignis Brake Pads
If a squeal persists even after fitting fresh pads, this is genuinely worth knowing: some documented cases on related Suzuki models have found the pad wear indicator tab itself bent in a way that causes it to squeal earlier than the pad's actual remaining thickness would justify, possibly happening during a previous repair. It's worth visually checking the actual pad thickness directly, comparing across all four corners, rather than assuming a squeal alone means the pads are already at minimum thickness.
It's also genuinely worth knowing that a persistent squeal that survives a proper pad replacement has been documented on some Suzuki models even after two full sets of pads and discs — worth knowing this can genuinely be a characteristic of the specific car rather than always resolving with fresh parts alone. A specific anti-vibration product applied to the back of the pad is designed to dampen this kind of noise where it persists.
Suzuki Ignis 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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The same part, covered across other Suzuki models.