Renault Clio Brake Discs: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms

A genuine, specific disc fault called "lipping" with a real cost figure — plus a distinctive corroded fuse link that causes a total no-start "BRAKE FAULT" message.

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OEM Part Numbers

Accuracy note: confirmed for common Clio Mk3/Mk4 trims — Renaultsport/RS performance variants use significantly larger front discs, so always confirm your exact trim before ordering.

Front discs, standard trims (260mm)	Vented, 22mm thickness, 19.8mm minimum — Renault OEM: 40 20 6 491 1R (also referenced as 77 01 2 077 95, 86 71 0 168 13)
Rear discs, standard trims	240mm diameter, solid, 8mm thickness, 7mm minimum
Renaultsport 182/RS models	Front: 280mm diameter, vented, 24mm thickness, 21.8mm minimum. Rear: 238mm diameter, solid, 8mm thickness, 7mm minimum

A Genuine, Specific Fault Worth Knowing: Disc "Lipping" — Renault Clio Brake Discs

If a service or MOT flags "lipping" on your discs, this is worth understanding rather than assuming it's the same as warping or corrosion: lipping refers to a raised ridge forming around the outer edge of the disc where the pad's contact area doesn't quite reach, gradually building up over normal wear. One documented case saw this flagged at just 20,000 miles and 3 years old, with a genuine dealer quote of £320 for discs and pads together — this is a legitimate, real cost benchmark worth having when comparing quotes elsewhere, even though it can feel surprising to need replacement this early on a car with genuinely low mileage.

A genuine, distinctive fault worth knowing about if you get a "BRAKE FAULT" message with a complete no-start: one documented case traced this exact combination to a corroded fuse link — a specific link fixed directly to the positive battery terminal inside a red plastic housing, distinct from the ordinary fuses in the fuse box. This corroded connection was resolved with a temporary solder joint across the corroded section, restoring the car to starting normally with the brake fault clearing completely. If you're getting a brake fault message alongside a no-start (rather than while actually driving), this specific connection is worth checking before assuming a more complex ABS or brake system fault.

It's also worth knowing that parking a freshly washed car away, especially in an enclosed garage while still wet, is a well-documented cause of the rear brakes binding — moisture between the pad and disc surfaces, combined with the handbrake holding them together while everything dries, can cause exactly this. If you're washing the car and putting it away, leaving the handbrake off (using a brick or leaving it in gear instead to hold the car) until everything's had a chance to dry properly is worth doing to avoid this.

Renault Clio Brake Discs reference plate

The Part That Pads Depend On

Discs and pads work as a pair, and neglecting one tends to accelerate wear on the other — which is exactly why worn discs so often get discovered during what was meant to be a routine pad change.

Before you buy: disc size and design vary by trim, engine size and whether your car has the standard or "sport" brake package. Always confirm against your VIN before ordering.

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 Clio typically use bigger discs than standard versions to handle the additional heat generated by more aggressive braking.

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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OEM Part Numbers

A Genuine, Specific Fault Worth Knowing: Disc "Lipping" — Renault Clio Brake Discs

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