Brakes · 2026
Ford Fiesta brake pads & discs cost
Front brake pads and discs on a Ford Fiesta typically cost £118–£313 fitted at a UK independent garage, with the rear axle around £100–£266. Standard Fiestas run front discs and rear drums right through to the last Mk8 — only the ST models get rear discs — and there's no electronic parking brake on any generation, which keeps rear brake jobs simple and cheap.
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£118–£313 is the UK average. See what your local garages charge.
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What brakes does the Ford Fiesta have?
Front and rear are separate jobs with separate prices — and on some generations the rear uses drums, which changes the work entirely. Here's the Fiesta's setup:
| Axle | Setup | Detail |
|---|---|---|
Front | Discs | Front discs on all generations. Premature front disc corrosion and warped front discs are documented owner complaints on the Mk7 (2008–17). |
Rear | Discs or drums | Rear drums on standard trims across Mk6, Mk7 and Mk8 — though some higher-spec Mk8s (including certain ST-Line cars) got factory rear discs. ST models have factory 253mm rear discs across ST150, ST180/ST200 and the Mk8 ST — confirm the setup from the registration. |
Ford Fiesta brake pads & discs cost
Pads and discs replaced as a pair on one axle typically cost £118–£313 at the front and £100–£266 at the rear for a Ford Fiesta at a UK independent garage. Rear axles are usually a little cheaper — less load, simpler calipers. Main dealers charge 30–50% more, and London and the South East sit at the top of the range.
Key things to know
- Premature front disc corrosion is documented on the Mk7 — including a car whose discs were replaced under warranty at 5,000 miles and were grinding again by 8,500.
- On non-ST cars a rear brake job means shoes, drums and possibly wheel cylinders — usually cheaper parts than a disc job.
- Rear brake costs differ markedly between a base Fiesta (drums) and an ST (model-specific rear discs) — confirm the setup from the registration.
- Discs are replaced in axle pairs with new pads at the same time — standard trade practice.
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How much do brake pads and discs cost for a Ford Fiesta?
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Expect £118–£313 per axle fitted for front pads and discs at a UK independent garage in 2026, and around £100–£266 for the rear. Pads-only jobs cost less, but pads and discs are usually replaced together on an axle once the discs are worn or scored — worn discs ruin new pads quickly. Main dealers charge more; use our cost calculator to adjust for your region.
Does the Ford Fiesta have rear brake discs or drums?
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Probably drums, unless it's an ST or a higher-spec Mk8. Standard Fiestas kept rear drums across the Mk6, Mk7 and Mk8, while the ST models (ST150, ST180/ST200, Mk8 ST) got factory rear discs — and some later Mk8 ST-Line cars did too. Drums aren't a downgrade in practice on a light car: the shoes last a very long time, and the job is usually cheaper than a disc-and-pad change. The quick check is a look behind the rear wheel — a smooth steel bowl is a drum, an exposed shiny rotor is a disc.
How do I know the brakes need doing on a Ford Fiesta?
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Common signs: squealing or grinding when braking (grinding usually means the pads are down to metal — stop driving on them), a pulsing pedal under braking (warped or corroded discs), the car pulling to one side, and a longer pedal travel than you're used to. Many cars also flag low pads with a dashboard warning. At the MOT, pads below 1.5mm or heavily scored discs are failures, and surface-corroded rear discs are one of the most common advisories on lightly-used cars.
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