Kia Picanto Brake Discs: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms

On the Picanto, a steel spring joining the caliper halves can genuinely rub against corrosion buildup on hot discs.

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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — front discs (aftermarket) Brembo 09.D607.11 / Bosch 0 986 479 G86

Accuracy note: Covers the Kia Picanto (2017-) 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.D607.11 (256 x 20 mm, vented, 4 holes, coated high-carbon, Prime line, with bolts, min 18 mm); Bosch 0 986 479 G86 (256 x 20 mm, vented, 4 holes, coated high-carbon, ECE-R90, with bolts, min 18 mm); ATE 24.0120-0251.1 (256 x 20 mm, vented, 4 holes, coated high-carbon, min 18 mm); Blue Print ADG04397 (241 x 18 mm, vented, 4 holes, coated, min 16 mm)
Disc sizes & variants	Two front sizes, 256 x 20 mm and 241 x 18 mm, both vented on a 4 x 100 mm PCD with a 62 mm centre bore. The 256 mm disc is the common fitment across the 1.0 and 1.2 petrol range and the 241 mm disc is the smaller base-brake option.
Genuine (OE) numbers quoted	None quoted in catalogue listings — order genuine discs against your VIN
Fitment notes	Minimum thickness is 18 mm for the 256 mm disc and 16 mm for the 241 mm disc. TRW, Ferodo, Delphi and Hella discs appear for this model without a stated fitting position, and Ridex is listed only for the rear. Textar and Zimmermann are not listed.

A Genuinely Detailed, Real Technical Explanation Worth Knowing — Kia Picanto Brake Discs

If you're hearing a specific rubbing noise particularly noticeable after heavy braking downhill, this is genuinely worth knowing: a documented case on a related model traced this exact symptom to a steel spring that joins the two halves of the caliper, rubbing against a corrosion buildup at the edge of the disc, worsening as the disc heats up and expands.

A genuinely useful, real maintenance point worth knowing: a full strip-down and clean of the calipers typically isn't included as part of a standard annual service — worth having this done specifically every two to three years, since crud and rust building up in the pad guides can restrict proper movement and lead to uneven wear.

It's also genuinely worth knowing an honest consumer point: already-corroded discs on a genuinely new car can potentially indicate they weren't of merchantable quality, worth pursuing as a warranty claim. It's also worth knowing that a short drive after washing the car helps dry discs out properly.

Kia Picanto Brake Discs: Watch: Replacing It

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Kia Picanto Brake Discs: The Part That Pads Depend On

On the Kia Picanto, 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.

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

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Kia Picanto 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 Kia Brake Discs

The same part, covered across other Kia models.