Brakes · 2026
Peugeot 208 brake pads & discs cost
Front brake pads and discs on a Peugeot 208 typically cost £118–£313 fitted at a UK independent garage, with the rear axle around £100–£266. The 208 mixes rear drums and rear discs across both generations — even the same model year can differ, with lower-output petrols on drums and the e-208 on discs. Like the Clio, its rear drums house the wheel bearing and ABS ring, so drum and bearing jobs combine.
Electronic parking brake
The 208 I uses a manual handbrake. On the 208 II, both systems exist in the range — a manual lever on some versions and an electric parking brake on others, notably the e-208. EPB-equipped rear-disc cars need the parking brake retracted via the service procedure before rear pad replacement.
What brakes does the Peugeot 208 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 208's setup:
| Axle | Setup | Detail |
|---|---|---|
Front | Discs | Discs on all versions of both generations, sized by engine. |
Rear | Discs or drums | 208 I (2012–19): drums on most mainstream versions, discs on higher-output cars. 208 II (2019 on): still mixed — drums on lower-output 1.2 PureTech variants, discs on the e-208 and other versions. Check by registration before quoting. |
Peugeot 208 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 Peugeot 208 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
- 208 rear drums are sold with the wheel bearing and magnetic ABS ring pre-fitted — drum renewal includes bearings, so a 'drums and shoes' price is materially higher than shoes-only, but it covers the bearing too.
- The same 208 II model year can be drums or discs depending on version — a garage should confirm by registration before quoting a rear brake job.
- On the e-208, expect the regen pattern: pads last longer, but under-used discs can corrode on low-mileage cars.
- Handbrake efficiency on drum-braked versions is a routine MOT check — adjustment belongs in the job.
Good question
Questions Okay gets asked a lot
How much do brake pads and discs cost for a Peugeot 208?
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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 my Peugeot 208 have rear drums or rear discs?
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It genuinely depends on the exact version, not just the year. Across both generations Peugeot fitted drums to most mainstream petrol and diesel versions and discs to higher-output cars — and on the current 208 the split continues, with lower-output 1.2 PureTech cars on drums and the electric e-208 on discs. The reliable way to know is a registration lookup (or a glance behind the rear wheel: a smooth steel bowl is a drum, a shiny flat rotor is a disc). It matters for quotes, because the drum version's parts include an integrated wheel bearing and ABS ring.
How do I know the brakes need doing on a Peugeot 208?
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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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