Raybestos PGD473M Disc Brake Pad Set - Front

Raybestos PGD473M Front Disc Brake Pads

Raybestos PGD473M is a metallic front disc brake pad set for select Ford, Mercury, and Mazda applications. It is built with slotted friction material, attached pad shims, and included mounting hardware for a direct brake service replacement on the listed vehicles.

Key Features

• Metallic friction material for front disc brake service
• Slotted pad design with slotted friction material slot type
• Pad shims included and attached
• Mounting hardware included
• Integrally molded friction material attachment
• Pad wear sensor not included
• Chamfered edges not provided
• Outer and inner pad width: 3.610 in.
• Outer and inner pad overall thickness: 0.201 in.

Product Details

The Raybestos PGD473M brake pad set is engineered for front axle applications on 1994-2003 Ford Escort, 1991-1999 Mercury Tracer, 1990-1998 Mazda Protege, and 1992-1996 Mazda MX-3. This metallic formulation is paired with a slotted pad surface to support consistent contact characteristics during braking, while the attached shims help manage noise and vibration at the caliper interface. Raybestos PGD473M is a practical OE-style replacement choice when servicing front disc brakes on these compact car platforms.

This part cross-references Bosch BC473 and Wagner Brake MX473 for the same application.

Common Reasons to Replace

• Squealing or brake noise from worn front pads
• Reduced stopping performance during normal driving
• Uneven pad wear on the front axle
• Brake vibration or pedal pulsation related to pad condition
• Service needed after pad material reaches minimum thickness

Installation Notes

• Fits 1994-2003 Ford Escort, front.
• Fits 1991-1999 Mercury Tracer, front.
• Fits 1990-1998 Mazda Protege, front.
• Fits 1992-1996 Mazda MX-3, front.
• Verify caliper condition, rotor surface, and pad fitment before installation.
• Clean the bracket and contact points before installing the new pads and hardware.
• Confirm the vehicle uses the listed front brake configuration before ordering.

Quality Assurance

Raybestos brake components are cataloged for direct replacement use on the listed applications. PGD473M is identified as an overstock, limited-availability metallic pad set and is superseded by Raybestos EHT473H for some applications.