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Fiat Tipo Brake Discs: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms

On the Tipo, the real root cause is often the reaction frame corroding, not the disc itself, genuinely capable of seizing and bending pads.

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OEM Part Number: 52067394 (genuine front disc — confirm via VIN) — aftermarket front discs Brembo 09.C645.21 / Bosch 0 986 478 521

Accuracy note: Covers the Fiat Tipo (2016-) as listed in the UK aftermarket catalogues. Front brake discs are sold by diameter and thickness, and most models have two or three disc sizes depending on engine, brake size and trim — a 278 mm disc will not fit a car built with 300 mm brakes, so the caliper carrier and the disc must match. The references below are UK aftermarket catalogue listings for this generation, labelled by brand with diameter x thickness in mm; genuine numbers are shown only where a listing quotes one. Measure the old disc or check the brake size against your VIN before ordering, replace discs in pairs with new pads, and scrap any disc at or below its minimum thickness.
Front brake discs (aftermarket)Brembo 09.C645.21 (284 x 22 mm, vented, 5 holes); Brembo 09.5180.41 (281 x 26 mm, vented, 5 holes, coated); Bosch 0 986 478 521 (283.9 x 22 mm, vented, 5 holes, coated, ECE-R90); Bosch 0 986 479 G82 (281 x 26 mm, vented, 5 holes); TRW DF6933 (281 x 26 mm, vented, 5 holes); ATE 24.0122-0145.1 (284 x 22 mm, vented, 5 holes, coated); ATE 24.0126-0192.1 (281 x 26 mm, vented, 5 holes); Ferodo DDF156C (284 x 22 mm, vented, coated)
Disc sizes & variantsTwo vented front sizes with different bolt circles: 284 x 22 mm five-hole on a 98 mm bolt circle (59 mm centring bore) for the 1.4 petrol and 1.3 Multijet cars, and 281 x 26 mm five-hole on a 110 mm bolt circle for the 1.6 Multijet, 1.4 T-Jet and later 1.0 and 1.5 hybrid cars. Solid 251 x 10 mm and 264 x 10 mm discs (Ferodo DDF2777C, ATE 24.0110-0393.1, Brembo 08.9460.61) are also listed; these are rear discs.
Genuine (OE) numbers quoted52067394 (genuine front disc number for this model — confirm via VIN, as several disc sizes exist)
Fitment notesMinimum thickness is 20.2 mm for the 284 x 22 mm disc and 24.2 mm for the 281 x 26 mm disc. The two front sizes are not interchangeable because the bolt circles differ, so identify the engine and stud pattern before ordering.

A Genuinely Detailed, Expert-Level Explanation Worth Knowing — Fiat Tipo Brake Discs

If you're facing recurring corrosion-related brake problems, this is genuinely worth understanding: a detailed, real explanation from an experienced owner traces the actual root cause to the reaction frame — the metal bracket the pads slide within, distinct from the disc or pad — being made from a grade of cast iron with genuinely low corrosion resistance. In the worst documented cases, pads can seize solid within the frame, with hydraulic pressure then physically bending the pad.

A genuinely important warning worth knowing: using a pressure washer to try to clean this corrosion away won't work, and risks forcing water past the caliper seals, ruining the caliper entirely. The proper fix involves full disassembly to reach the reaction frame, cleaning with a wire brush, and applying copper grease specifically to the frame's sliding surfaces — skipping the grease has been documented to see corrosion return within about a week.

It's also genuinely worth knowing that brake disc corrosion is generally worse on cars that sit unused for extended periods, since regular driving naturally polishes surface corrosion away.

Fiat Tipo Brake Discs: Watch: Replacing It

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Fiat Tipo Brake Discs: The Part That Pads Depend On

On the Fiat Tipo, wear on one of this pair accelerates wear on the other, so a pad change booked as routine maintenance often turns up discs that have quietly deteriorated alongside them.

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.

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

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Fiat Tipo 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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