Change Car Front Brake Discs and Pads Ford Fiesta

Change Car Front Brake Discs and Pads

Easy 1h30 ~150£
Estimated time 1h30
Estimated labour cost ~150£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Fiesta Mk III 1989-1997 16
  • 1.0 Petrol (TLB)
  • 1.1 Petrol (GUE)
  • 1.1i Petrol (G6A)
  • 1.3i Petrol (J6B)
  • 1.3i Petrol (JBC)
  • 1.4i CAT Petrol (F4A)
  • 1.4i Petrol (F6E)
  • 1.4i Petrol (FUF)
  • 1.4i Petrol (FUG)
  • 1.6 8V XR2i Petrol (LJC)
  • 1.6 8V XR2i Petrol (LJD)
  • 1.6 RS Turbo Petrol (LHA)
  • 1.6i (Zetec-E) Petrol (L1G)
  • 1.6i (Zetec-E) Petrol (LUH)
  • 1.8i (ZETEC-E) Petrol (RDB)
  • 1.8i 1XR2i (Zetec-E) Petrol (RQC)
Fiesta MK IV 1995-2004 30
  • 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHA)
  • 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHB)
  • 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHC)
  • 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHD)
  • 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHE)
  • 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHF)
  • 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHG)
  • 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (IS)
  • 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (J4C)
  • 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (J4J)
  • 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (J4L)
  • 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (J4Q)
  • 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (J4R)
  • 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (J4T)
  • 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (JJA)
  • 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (JJC)
  • 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (JJE)
  • 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (JJJ)
  • 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (JJK)
  • 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (JJM)
  • 1.4i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (FHA)
  • 1.4i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (FHC)
  • 1.4i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (FHE)
  • 1.6i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (L1T)
  • 1.6i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (L1V)
  • 1.8 D (Endura-DE) Diesel (RTJ)
  • 1.8 D (Endura-DE) Diesel (RTK)
  • 1.8 TD (Endura-DI) Diesel (RTN)
  • 1.8 TD (Endura-DI) Diesel (RTP)
  • 1.8 TD (Endura-DI) Diesel (RTQ)
Fiesta Mk V 2002-2008 18
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (FUJA)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (FUJB)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (M7JA)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (M7JB)
  • 1.3 (Duratec) Petrol (A9JA)
  • 1.3 (Duratec) Petrol (A9JB)
  • 1.3 (Duratec) Petrol (BAJA)
  • 1.4 (Duratec) Petrol (FXJA)
  • 1.4 (Duratec) Petrol (FXJB)
  • 1.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (F6JA)
  • 1.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (F6JB)
  • 1.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (F6JC)
  • 1.6 (Duratec) Petrol (FYJA)
  • 1.6 (Duratec) Petrol (FYJB)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HHJA)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HHJB)
  • ST150 (Duratec) Petrol (N4JA)
  • ST150 (Duratec) Petrol (N4JB)
Fiesta Mk VI 2008-2012 23
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (SNJA)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (SNJB)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (STJA)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (STJB)
  • 1.4 (Duratec) Petrol (SPJA)
  • 1.4 (Duratec) Petrol (SPJC)
  • 1.4 , -LPG (Duratec) LPG,Petrol (RTJB)
  • 1.4 LPG (Duratec) LPG,Petrol (RTJA)
  • 1.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (F6JB)
  • 1.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (F6JD)
  • 1.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (KVJA)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HHJC)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HHJD)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HHJE)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HHJF)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T3JA)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (TZJA)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (TZJB)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (UBJA)
  • 1.6 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (HXJA)
  • 1.6 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (HXJB)
  • 1.6 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (RVJA)
  • 1.6 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (U5JA)
Fiesta Mk VI 2011-2019 37
  • 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (P4JA)
  • 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (P4JB)
  • 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (P4JC)
  • 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (P4JD)
  • 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (XMJA)
  • 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (XMJB)
  • 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (XMJC)
  • 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (XMJD)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JE)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JH (99E))
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJA)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJB)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJC)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJD)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (YYJA)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (YYJB)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (SNJB)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (SNJC)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (SNJD)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (STJB)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (STJC)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (STJD)
  • 1.4 (Duratec) Petrol (SPJE)
  • 1.4, -LPG (Duratec) LPG,Petrol (RTJB)
  • 1.4, -LPG (Duratec) LPG,Petrol (RTJD)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (UGJC)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUJA)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUJB)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XVJB)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XVJC)
  • 1.6 ST (EcoBoost) Petrol (JTJA)
  • 1.6 ST (EcoBoost) Petrol (JTJB)
  • 1.6 ST (EcoBoost) Petrol (JTJC (99X))
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T3JA)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (TZJA)
  • 1.6 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (IQJA)
  • 1.6 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (IQJC)
Fiesta Mk VII 2016-2025 46
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Ethanol (E100),Petrol (M0JD)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (B7JA)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (B7JC)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M0JA)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M0JB)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JL)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JM)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JP)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JV)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (Q0JA)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (Q0JB)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (Q0JC)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (Q0JD)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJE)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJF)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJH)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJJ)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJK)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJN)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJP)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (Y7JA)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (YYJE)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (YYJG)
  • 1.0 mHEV (EcoBoost) 48V (MHEV),Petrol (B7JB)
  • 1.0 mHEV (EcoBoost) 48V (MHEV),Petrol (BZJA)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) LPG,Petrol (FSJB)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (FSJA)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (XPJA)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (XPJB)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (XPJC)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (XPJD)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (XYJA)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (XYJB)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (XYJC)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (XYJD)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (XYJE)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (XYJF)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUJF)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUJG)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUJK)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUJL)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUJM)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUJN)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XWJB)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XWJC)
  • ST (1.5 EcoBoost) Petrol (YZJA)
Renew both front brake discs 1h30
Renew both rear brake discs 1h30

What is the role of brake discs and pads on a Ford Fiesta?

When you press the brake pedal, hydraulic pressure pushes the brake caliper pistons, which press the brake pads against the rotating discs. Through friction, kinetic energy is converted into heat, slowing the vehicle.

When should you change the Ford Fiesta front brake discs?

Brake discs should be measured with a micrometer; if below minimum thickness stamped on the disc, replacement is mandatory. Discs typically last 60,000–80,000 km. Always replace discs in pairs.

Why change discs and pads together on the Ford Fiesta?

It is strongly recommended to change discs and pads together to ensure optimal braking performance. New pads on worn discs will not bed in properly, leading to reduced braking efficiency, noise, and uneven wear.

Is it difficult to change Ford Fiesta front brake discs and pads?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy. Key steps: raise the vehicle, remove the wheel, unbolt the caliper and bracket, slide off the old disc, clean the hub face, fit the new disc, refit the bracket and caliper with new pads. Pump the brake pedal before driving.

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8 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Fiesta Mk I 1976-1989 1976-1989 0.9 Petrol (TLA), 1.0 Petrol (BL09HTKA), 1.0 Petrol (TKA), 1.1 Petrol (GLA), 1.1 Petrol (GLW), 1.3 Petrol (J3E) Petrol
Fiesta Mk II 1983-1989 1983-1989 1.6 D Diesel (LTB) Diesel
Fiesta Mk III 1989-1997 1989-1997 1.0 Petrol (TLB), 1.1 Petrol (GUE), 1.1i Petrol (G6A), 1.3i Petrol (J6B), 1.3i Petrol (JBC), 1.4i CAT Petrol (F4A), 1.4i Petrol (F6E), 1.4i Petrol (FUF), 1.4i Petrol (FUG), 1.6 8V XR2i Petrol (LJC), 1.6 8V XR2i Petrol (LJD), 1.6 RS Turbo Petrol (LHA), 1.6i (Zetec-E) Petrol (L1G)… Diesel, Petrol
Fiesta MK IV 1995-2004 1995-2004 1.0 Petrol (ZH10JRY), 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHA), 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHB), 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHC), 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHD), 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHE), 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHF), 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHG), 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (IS), 1.3i (Endur… Diesel, Petrol
Fiesta Mk V 2002-2008 2002-2008 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (FUJA), 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (FUJB), 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (M7JA), 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (M7JB), 1.3 (Duratec) Petrol (A9JA), 1.3 (Duratec) Petrol (A9JB), 1.3 (Duratec) Petrol (BAJA), 1.4 (Duratec) Petrol (FXJA), 1.4 (Duratec) Petrol (FXJB), 1.4 TDCi (Dura… Diesel, Petrol
Fiesta Mk VI 2008-2012 2008-2012 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (SNJA), 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (SNJB), 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (STJA), 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (STJB), 1.4 (Duratec) Petrol (SPJA), 1.4 (Duratec) Petrol (SPJC), 1.4 , -LPG (Duratec) LPG,Petrol (RTJB), 1.4 LPG (Duratec) LPG,Petrol (RTJA), 1.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Dies… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Fiesta Mk VI 2011-2019 2011-2019 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (P4JA), 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (P4JB), 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (P4JC), 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (P4JD), 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (XMJA), 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (XMJB), 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (XMJC), 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (XMJD), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JE), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Pe… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Fiesta Mk VII 2016-2025 2016-2025 1.0 (EcoBoost) Ethanol (E100),Petrol (M0JD), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (B7JA), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (B7JC), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M0JA), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M0JB), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JL), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JM), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JP), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M… 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Ethanol (E100), LPG, Petrol

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