Vauxhall Zafira Tourer Brake Pads: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms
On the Zafira Tourer, a genuine, widely-corroborated fix resolves persistent brake squeal that a dealer health check finds nothing wrong with.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — front pads (aftermarket) Brembo P 59 077 / Bosch 0 986 494 657
| Front brake pads (aftermarket) | Brembo P 59 077 (148 x 61 x 19 mm, wear sensor no - acoustic, Bosch caliper, Prime, with piston clip and anti-squeak plate, WVA 25034 / 25035 / 25036); Bosch 0 986 494 657 (148.3 x 61.1 x 18.7 mm, wear sensor no - acoustic, low-metallic, WVA 25034); TRW GDB1847 (148 x 61.2 x 19 mm, wear sensor no - acoustic, Bosch caliper, COTEC); ATE 13.0460-7263.2 (148.2 x 61.1 x 19.1 mm, wear sensor no - acoustic); Brembo P 59 055 (142 x 62 x 19 mm, wear sensor no - acoustic, Mando caliper, directional, WVA 24412 / 24413 / 24414); Bosch 0 986 494 609 (142 x 66.7 x 18.8 mm, wear sensor no - acoustic, low-metallic, WVA 24414); TRW GDB1783 (142 x 66.7 x 18.8 mm, wear sensor no - acoustic, Mando caliper, COTEC); ATE 13.0470-5612.2 (141.9 x 66.7 x 19 mm, wear sensor no - acoustic, Mando caliper, Ceramic) |
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| Pad sizes & variants | Three front sizes. The 148 x 61 x 19 mm Bosch-caliper pad (WVA 25034) is the common fitment with 300 mm discs on 1.4 Turbo, 1.6 CDTi and 2.0 CDTi 110/130 cars; the 142 x 67 x 19 mm Mando-caliper pad (WVA 24412-24414, shared with the Insignia A) is the 321 mm-disc fitment on 2.0 CDTi 165/170 and BiTurbo models; the 160 x 60 x 18 mm TRW/Lucas pad (WVA 22087) is a less common third variant. |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | None quoted in catalogue listings — order genuine pads against your VIN |
| Fitment notes | Check the caliper casting (Bosch or Mando) or the disc diameter (300 mm or 321 mm) before ordering, as the pads are not interchangeable. No electrical wear sensor is needed; all sets use acoustic indicators. |
A Genuine, Well-Corroborated Fix for Persistent Squealing — Vauxhall Zafira Tourer 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 Zafira Tourer Brake Pads: Brake Pads Are One of the Few Truly Universal Parts
Every version of the Zafira Tourer 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 Zafira Tourer Brake Pads: Watch: Replacing It
Pads and discs.
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer 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 Zafira Tourer 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 and pad kit, 300mm, genuine reference (shared with Astra J) | Confirm exact fitment via VIN — pad size on this model genuinely varies by engine and trim, not just by generation. |
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| Higher-power variants (2.0 CDTi 165bhp+), 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. |
| Rear pads, standard variants | Sized to match the 292mm 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. |
| Rear pads, higher-power variants | Genuinely a different, larger pad to match the 315mm disc/caliper on this higher tier — not interchangeable with the standard-tier pad on the same axle. |
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Vauxhall Zafira Tourer 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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