Wagner Brake QC1044 Disc Brake Pad Set - Front

Wagner ThermoQuiet QC1044 Front Brake Pads

Wagner Brake ThermoQuiet QC1044 front disc brake pads are built for drivers who want consistent stopping performance with quieter operation. This ceramic brake pad set uses a zero-copper friction formulation and Integrally Molded Insulator technology to help reduce brake noise on select Mazda, Ford, and Volvo applications.

Compatible with front brake applications on vehicles such as the Mazda 3, Mazda 3 Sport, Mazda 5, Ford Focus, Volvo C30, Volvo C70, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, and Ford EcoSport, QC1044 is a fitment-based replacement for a range of OE ceramic pad setups. This part cross-references Centric Parts 105.10440 for the same application.

Key Features

• Ceramic friction material for stable everyday braking
• Zero-copper formulation
• Integrally Molded Insulator (IMI) technology for quieter operation
• Slotted pad design
• Chamfered edges for smoother pad engagement
• Pad shims included
• Abutment clips included
• FMSI number: 7947-D1044

Product Details

The Wagner ThermoQuiet line focuses on reducing brake noise while maintaining dependable pedal feel. QC1044 uses ceramic friction material with slotted faces, chamfered edges, and molded insulation to support quieter braking performance in front disc brake applications. The pad thickness is 0.682 on both the inner and outer pads, and the design is matched to OE ceramic pad fitments where specified.

For shoppers searching for front brake pads for a 2004-2013 Mazda 3, 2005-2011 Volvo S40, 2006-2013 Volvo C70, or 2005-2007 Ford Focus, QC1044 provides a direct-fit option within the ThermoQuiet product line. It also fits select Mazda 5, Volvo V50, Volvo C30, and Ford EcoSport front brake applications listed in the fitment data.

What This Part Helps Address

• Brake squeal during light or moderate stops
• Uneven pad wear from worn or mismatched friction surfaces
• Reduced braking consistency from aging front pads
• Noise concerns on OE ceramic brake pad replacements
• Fitment issues when replacing front pads on listed Mazda, Ford, and Volvo models

Installation Notes

Install on the front axle only for the listed applications. Verify rotor diameter and OE pad style before ordering, especially on Volvo C30, Volvo C70, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, and Mazda 5 applications that specify rotor size or OE ceramic pad equipment. Confirm the FMSI number 7947-D1044 and compare the existing pad shape to the vehicle listing before installation.

Fits 2004-2013 Mazda 3, front; fits 2009-2018 Mazda 3 Sport, front; fits 2006-2010 Mazda 5, front; fits 2012-2017 Mazda 5, front; fits 2005-2007 Ford Focus, front; fits 2013-2014 Ford EcoSport, front; fits 2004-2011 Volvo S40, front; fits 2005-2011 Volvo V50, front; fits 2007, 2008-2010, 2011, 2012-2013 Volvo C30, front; fits 2006-2013 Volvo C70, front.

Quality Assurance

Wagner Brake ThermoQuiet pads are engineered around a zero-copper friction formulation and IMI noise-reduction technology, with included shims and abutment clips where specified in the product design. QC1044 is built to match the listed OE-style front brake pad applications for Mazda, Ford, and Volvo vehicles.