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Hyundai Santa Fe Brake Discs: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms

On the Santa Fe, "warping" is genuinely often a widespread Hyundai/Kia design issue where pads get stuck in the caliper bracket.

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OEM Part Number: 51712-2P700 (as quoted in catalogue listings — confirm via VIN) — aftermarket front discs Brembo 09.B614.10 / Bosch 0 986 479 786

Accuracy note: Covers the Hyundai Santa Fe (2012-2018) 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)Bosch 0 986 479 786 (321 x 28 mm, vented, 5 holes, oiled, high-carbon, min 26.4 mm); ATE 24.0128-0248.1 (321 x 28 mm, vented, 5 holes, coated, high-carbon, min 26.4 mm); Brembo 09.B614.10 (321 x 28 mm, vented, 5 holes, high-carbon, min 26.4 mm); TRW DF7973 (321 x 28 mm, vented, 5 holes, painted); febi 108408 (321 x 28 mm, vented, 5 holes, coated, min 26.4 mm); Zimmermann 285.3516.52 (320 x 28 mm, vented, 5 holes, coated, drilled, min 26.4 mm); Ferodo DDF1631C-1 (321 x 27.5 mm, vented, 5 holes, coated, min 25.5 mm).
Disc sizes & variantsOne front size across the 2.2 CRDi and 2.4 petrol range, listed as 320 or 321 mm x 28 mm vented depending on brand (the same disc). Rear discs are 302 x 11 mm solid.
Genuine (OE) numbers quoted51712-2P700 (febi 108408, front); 58411-2P000 (febi 108441, rear)
Fitment notesFront minimum thickness is 26.4 mm; wheel-bolt torque is quoted as 100 Nm and the centre bore is 69 mm.

A Genuinely Detailed, Real Root Cause Worth Knowing About "Warping" — Hyundai Santa Fe Brake Discs

If you've been told your discs have "warped" and are experiencing recurring vibration, this is genuinely worth knowing: this has been documented as a widespread design issue affecting Hyundai and Kia models broadly, where the brake pads themselves can get stuck inside the caliper bracket rather than moving freely. This causes uneven contact between pad and disc, producing vibration typically blamed on a "warped" disc. A documented fix: lightly grinding down the small tabs on the back of the pad and applying appropriate brake grease allows the pad to move more freely.

A genuinely honest, real dealer dismissal worth knowing about: one documented case saw a dealer refuse to consider that faulty pads might have caused rotor damage, citing a limited brake parts warranty and declining to investigate further.

It's also worth knowing that rear discs commonly corrode more than the fronts on many cars simply because the rear brakes experience less pressure during normal driving.

Hyundai Santa Fe Brake Discs: Watch: Replacing It

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Hyundai Santa Fe Brake Discs: The Part That Pads Depend On

On the Hyundai Santa Fe, 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.

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.

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

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Hyundai Santa Fe 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.

More Hyundai Brake Discs

The same part, covered across other Hyundai models.