Ford EcoSport Brake Discs: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms
A pulsing steering wheel after a fresh disc and pad fit almost certainly isn't genuine warping — here's the real cause and how to avoid it.
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OEM Part Number: CN1Z1125C (genuine front disc — confirm via VIN) — aftermarket front discs Brembo 09.D216.11 / Bosch 0 986 479 C48
| Front brake discs (aftermarket) | Brembo 09.D216.11 (278 x 25 mm, vented, 4 holes); Brembo 09.D050.11 (300 x 25 mm, vented, 4 holes); Bosch 0 986 479 C48 (278 x 25 mm, vented, 4 holes); TRW DF6898 (278 x 25 mm, vented, 4 holes); ATE 24.0125-0210.1 (278 x 25 mm, vented, 4 holes); Ferodo DDF2478C (278 x 25 mm, vented, coated); Zimmermann 250.1374.20 (278 x 25 mm, vented, 4 holes, coated, Coat Z); Zimmermann 250.5713.20 (300 x 25 mm, vented, 4 holes, coated) |
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| Disc sizes & variants | The standard front disc is 278 x 25 mm, vented, four holes on a 108 mm bolt circle, fitted to the 1.0 EcoBoost, 1.5 petrol and 1.5 TDCi cars. A 300 x 25 mm vented disc (Brembo 09.D050.11, Zimmermann 250.5713.20) is listed for the higher-output 1.0 EcoBoost 140 and ST-Line versions. A 257/258 x 22 mm vented disc (Brembo 09.5843.11, Ridex 82B0006) also appears but is a Fiesta-derived fitment for the earliest low-powered cars. |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | CN1Z1125C (genuine front disc number for this model — confirm via VIN, as several disc sizes exist) |
| Fitment notes | Minimum thickness is 23 mm for both the 278 and 300 mm discs and 20.2 mm for the 257 mm disc. A drilled Zimmermann Sport 250.1374.52 is available in 278 x 25 mm. Measure the fitted diameter before ordering. |
Ford EcoSport Brake Discs: The Part That Pads Depend On
On the Ford EcoSport, discs and pads don't wear independently — neglect one and the other degrades faster too, which is exactly why what starts as a routine pad change frequently turns into a disc replacement as well.
Ford EcoSport Brake Discs: Watch: Replacing It
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A Vibrating Steering Wheel Doesn't Necessarily Mean Warped Discs
If you've had discs and pads recently fitted and start feeling a pulsing vibration under braking, the instinctive assumption is that the discs have warped — but in the large majority of cases, this isn't genuine heat warping at all. What's actually happening is Disc Thickness Variation (DTV), uneven pad material building up across the disc surface, often during the bedding-in period, producing the exact same sensation as true warping. Following a proper gradual bedding-in procedure with new discs and pads — avoiding hard, sustained braking in the first few hundred miles — measurably reduces the risk of this developing.
Ford EcoSport Brake Discs: What They Do
Brake discs provide the surface the brake pads clamp against to slow the car, converting momentum into heat through friction. Larger, sportier trims of the EcoSport typically use bigger discs than standard versions to handle the additional heat generated by more aggressive braking.
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Ford EcoSport Brake Discs: Wear Symptoms, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Brake Discs Guide for warning signs to watch for, confirming fitment against your VIN, and choosing a reliable aftermarket disc.
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