Vauxhall Adam Brake Pads: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms
On the Adam, a genuine, widely-corroborated fix resolves persistent brake squeal that survives a dealer health check.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — front pads (aftermarket) Brembo P 59 045 / Bosch 0 986 494 092
| Front brake pads (aftermarket) | Brembo P 59 045 (155/156 x 70/76 x 20 mm, wear sensor no - acoustic, ATE caliper, with accessories); ATE 13.0460-7179.2 (155.1/156.3 x 69.7/76.0 x 20.5/20.2 mm, wear sensor no - acoustic, ATE caliper, accessories 24.8190-0720.2 and 24.8190-0018.2); Textar 2383201 (156.5/155.1 x 76/69.6 x 19.6/20.6 mm, wear sensor no - acoustic, ATE caliper, accessory kit 82032000); Brembo P 59 051 (123 x 53 x 18 mm, wear sensor no - acoustic, Bosch caliper, with caliper screws and anti-squeak plate); Bosch 0 986 494 092 (122/123.8 x 53.3 x 17.7 mm, wear sensor no - acoustic, Bosch caliper, 2 bolts and 8 springs); ATE 13.0460-3839.2 (122.8 x 53.3 x 17.9/18.1 mm, wear sensor no - acoustic, Bosch caliper); Textar 2398202 (122.8 x 53.3 x 17.8 mm, wear sensor no - acoustic, Bosch caliper); Ferodo FDB1920 (122.9 x 53.5 x 17.9 mm, wear sensor no - acoustic, Bosch caliper). |
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| Pad sizes & variants | Two clear front sizes. The 1.2 and 1.4 cars with the smaller 256 mm brakes take a 123 x 53 x 18 mm pad on a Bosch single-piston caliper (WVA 23982 / 23705). Cars with the larger ATE-caliper brakes (1.4 Turbo, Adam S and Rocks models with 276-300 mm discs) take the Corsa-type 155 x 70/76 x 20 mm pad (WVA 23832 / 23844). A third 155 x 62/68 x 18 mm pad (Brembo P 59 083, Bosch 0 986 494 823, WVA 22123) is listed without an axle and has an integrated wear-contact option. |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | None quoted in catalogue listings — order genuine pads against your VIN |
| Fitment notes | Pad size depends on caliper maker, not year: measure the old pad or read the caliper casting (Bosch 123 mm pad, ATE 155 mm pad). All main references use acoustic wear indicators; only the Bosch 0 986 494 823 carries an integrated electrical contact. |
A Genuine, Well-Corroborated Fix for Persistent Squealing — Vauxhall Adam Brake Pads
Brake squeal that persists even after fitting new pads and discs is a widely and consistently reported Vauxhall complaint, and one specific fix comes up repeatedly across owner forums as genuinely effective: applying copper grease (copper slip) to the back and edges of the pad where it contacts the caliper and carrier — never on the friction surface itself. This dampens the vibration between the pad and its mounting points that's usually the actual source of the noise, rather than indicating anything wrong with the pad material or disc condition. Several owners report squealing that persisted through multiple "health checks" at Vauxhall dealers (with no fault found) being resolved entirely once copper grease was applied — a cheap, simple step worth trying before assuming a deeper problem.
Vauxhall Adam Brake Pads: Brake Pads Are One of the Few Truly Universal Parts
Every version of the Adam 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.
Vauxhall Adam Brake Pads: Watch: Replacing It
Short, so little detail. Not confirmed front or rear from the title; the generic Vauxhall/Opel front pads and discs video (38oDRs5fWLI) is a fallback.
Vauxhall Adam 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 Adam 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, front pad and pad set (shared with Corsa D) | Sized to match the 257mm 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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| Rear pad and pad set, genuine reference | Sized to match the 264mm 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. |
| 1.4 Turbo (150bhp), front pads | Genuinely a different, larger pad to match the 308mm disc/caliper on this higher tier — not interchangeable with the standard-tier pad on the same axle. |
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Vauxhall Adam 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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