Mismatched brake pads ?

adamj1982 · Feb 18, 2015

My rear pads are squealing and it's about time to change. I recently purchased the front pads off Amazon for a great deal (Amazon.com: Motorcraft BRF1442 Brake Lining Kit: Automotive) , but looking at rockauto, I see I can get rear pads for quite a bit cheaper than OEM.

The rear Power Stop #Z23886 Ceramic pads seem like a good deal , and I imagine they would cut down on the dust. Would it be ok to use these on the rear, yet keep the semi-metallic OEM pads up front? I don't do any kind racing.

Also, I believe the front pads are different on the ST than base model Fiesta's, but are the rears? I noticed some of the rear pads on rockauto have the same model # as those for every other trim Fiesta

Chuckable · Feb 18, 2015

I'll let others chime in as to the fronts, but I believe that - at least in the US - no other Fiesta has rear discs except for the ST model. So, if the rear pads say they fit all model Fiestas, then I'd question whether or not the source knows what they're talking about.

carramrod · Feb 26, 2015

Having different pad compounds between front and back isn't a problem. Usually you'll want a "weaker" pad in the back (so a ceramic in the back is fine).

The base, SE, SES models are drum brakes, the ST is disc so make sure it's a pad and not a shoe.

KNS Brakes is a good spot for pads too.

miketank89 · Feb 26, 2015

My rear pads have worn quicker then the front

adamj1982 · Feb 28, 2015

Mismatched brake pads ?

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