Vauxhall Astra Brake Pads: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms
The electronic parking brake changes the whole rear pad replacement job — including a manual release method that avoids needing a diagnostic tool, and a genuine safety point worth knowing.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — front pads (aftermarket) Brembo P 59 091 / Bosch 0 986 424 329
| Front brake pads (aftermarket) | Brembo P 59 091 (155 x 63 x 19 mm, wear sensor no - acoustic, ATE caliper, with piston clip, anti-squeak plate and accessories); Brembo P 59 092 (155 x 59 x 20 mm, wear sensor no - acoustic, ATE caliper, with accessories); ATE 13.0460-7324.2 (155.1 x 62.4 x 19.7/20.1 mm, wear sensor no - acoustic, ATE caliper); ATE 13.0460-7325.2 (155.1 x 58.9/56.3 x 19.8 mm, wear sensor no - acoustic, ATE caliper); Bosch 0 986 424 329 (155.2 x 62.3 x 19.5/19.8 mm, integrated wear sensor yes, low-metallic, 2 springs); Bosch 0 986 424 332 (155.2 x 56.3/58.9 x 19.7 mm, integrated wear sensor yes, low-metallic); Ferodo FDB4934 (height 62.5 mm, 19.4 mm thick, wear sensor no - acoustic, ATE caliper); Ferodo FDB4933 (height 58.8 mm, 19.8 mm thick, wear sensor no - acoustic, ATE caliper). |
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| Pad sizes & variants | Two front pad heights on the same 155 mm ATE caliper family: a 155 x 62-63 mm pad (WVA 22345 / 22346, used with the 276 mm disc on the 1.0, 1.4 and 1.6 CDTi 110 cars) and a 155 x 59/56 mm pad (WVA 22342 / 22343, used with the 300 mm disc on 1.4 Turbo 150 and 1.6 CDTi 136 cars and above). ATE Ceramic versions 13.0470-7324.2 and 13.0470-7325.2 are available for both. |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | None quoted in catalogue listings — order genuine pads against your VIN |
| Fitment notes | The two pad shapes are not interchangeable, so match the disc diameter (276 mm or 300 mm) before ordering. Brembo, ATE and Ferodo sets rely on acoustic indicators only; the Bosch sets include the electrical wear-sensor contact for cars that have the dashboard warning. |
The Electronic Parking Brake Changes the Whole Job
If your Astra has the electronic parking brake (EPB) fitted to most models from the Astra J onward, replacing the rear pads isn't as simple as swapping the fronts — the calipers house a small motor that needs to be retracted properly before the pads can come out, and pushed back into position correctly afterward. Doing this without the correct procedure, or without a diagnostic tool to put the system into "service mode," risks leaving the parking brake malfunctioning — showing as a flashing park brake warning light that won't clear, or in more frustrating cases, a system that simply stops communicating with the dash entirely. Many independent garages and confident DIYers use a manual release method instead: with the parking brake released, a Torx-fitted ratchet turning both actuator mechanisms clockwise retracts the motor without needing a scan tool at all — genuinely worth knowing if you don't have access to Vauxhall's diagnostic software.
Vauxhall Astra Brake Pads: Brake Pads Are One of the Few Truly Universal Parts
Every version of the Astra 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 Astra Brake Pads: Watch: Replacing It
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Vauxhall Astra 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 Astra 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
| Astra J, front pads (321mm, shared with Zafira C, Cascada) | Sized to match the 321mm 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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| Astra K, front pads (276mm, RPO J67) | Genuinely a different, larger pad to match the 276mm disc/caliper on this higher tier — not interchangeable with the standard-tier pad on the same axle. |
| Astra K, front pads (300mm, shared with Mokka X, RPO J60/J79) | Genuinely a different, larger pad to match the 300mm disc/caliper on this higher tier — not interchangeable with the standard-tier pad on the same axle. |
| VXR models, front pads | Genuinely a different, larger pad to match the 321mm disc/caliper on this higher tier — not interchangeable with the standard-tier pad on the same axle. |
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Vauxhall Astra 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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