Motorcraft or Bosch? Something else? Ceramic or regular? 2013 Fiesta Hatch 1.6 DOHC
Brake Pad For 2013 Fiesta SE
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Can't go wrong with Motorcraft or Bosch.
Go Ceramic on that small car.
Go Ceramic on that small car.
Or, Akebono. Tend to be on high price end of things, but worth it if we're going to keep the car long term.
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I think the OE compound is ceramic. Looking on RockAuto for Ford P/N BRF-1493 (AE82-2001-C) shows both the Motorcraft and Bosch Blue and Quietcast products. The price difference is significant so I'd buy the Bosch.
Look around on RA, there are quite a few nice offerings for your Fiesta to choose from. Akebono is listed and they're $11 cheaper than the Motorcraft offering. Advics, Akebono, Motorcraft, Bosch... the offerings are staggering.
Look around on RA, there are quite a few nice offerings for your Fiesta to choose from. Akebono is listed and they're $11 cheaper than the Motorcraft offering. Advics, Akebono, Motorcraft, Bosch... the offerings are staggering.
I've used Centric ceramic pads (Rock Auto) many times. Good results.
The best pads are the EBC Ultimax2/Blackstuff, but Rock Auto doesn't carry them.
Other good pads that rockauto has are Motorcraft OE, Advics, Akebono, and Pagid Silver
Pair them with any Geomet coated rotors, such as Bosch Quietcast or Powerstop.
Other good pads that rockauto has are Motorcraft OE, Advics, Akebono, and Pagid Silver
Pair them with any Geomet coated rotors, such as Bosch Quietcast or Powerstop.
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either will do and i would go with a ceramic pad. OE Motorcraft may even be sourced by Bosch.
I replaced mine with NAPA Premium Ceramic about 30k ago and they have been great. Quiet, smooth and almost no wear but these little Fiesta's are not hard on brakes. I did mine at 80k but after I got the pads off I realized I could have gone another 20k on them. Mine is a 2012 Fiesta S Manual tranny.
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Well yeah if a manual is driven right you could do more engine braking using gears
that’ll get you more brake life.