Peugeot 208 Brake Discs: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms

On the 208, a genuine, dealer-confirmed fault causes brakes to overheat by not releasing fully — plus a real story of how cleaning and hard braking saved a full disc replacement bill.

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OEM Part Number: 57983

Accuracy note: confirmed for Mk1 208 (2012-2019) — GTi models use significantly larger front discs, so always confirm your exact trim before ordering, since the difference between 266mm and 302mm front discs is substantial.

Front discs, standard trims (VTi, most petrol/diesel)	266mm diameter, vented, 22mm thickness, 20mm minimum (OE cross-reference: 57983, 4246W7)
Front discs, GTi (208bhp)	302mm diameter, vented, 26mm new thickness, 24mm minimum
Rear discs, GTi	249mm diameter, solid, 9mm thickness, 8mm minimum
Electric E-208	266mm diameter, vented — check for any electric-specific pad or disc formulation before assuming standard parts apply

A Genuine, Confirmed Fault: Brakes That Don't Fully Release — Peugeot 208 Brake Discs

If you're noticing a burning smell, a wheel that feels unusually hot after driving, or a wheel making noise that comes and goes seemingly at random, this is worth checking directly before assuming worn discs or pads: a genuine, dealer-confirmed fault exists where the brakes don't release fully from the disc after being applied, causing exactly this kind of overheating on one or more wheels. This has been documented as an out-of-warranty repair even on cars only around 1.5 years old, with a labour cost commonly in the £60-80 range. If you notice a wheel running hot or smelling of brakes after ordinary driving, it's worth raising this specific fault by name with a technician rather than assuming it's simply wear.

A genuine, real story worth knowing before paying for a full disc replacement: one owner was told at just 20,000 miles that an apparently warped front disc needed both discs and pads replaced, since it wasn't considered a warranted part. Before paying for this, they tried cleaning the pads and reapplying copper grease, then took the car for a drive specifically doing several rounds of hard braking once it was safe to do so — this resolved the vibration completely and saved what would otherwise have been a substantial bill. Rust building up on a disc's clean, unworn area (common on lower-mileage cars, or after the car's been standing in wet weather) can produce a vibration that feels exactly like a warped disc but isn't one.

Peugeot 208 Brake Discs: The Part That Pads Depend On

On the Peugeot 208, 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.

Peugeot 208 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 208 typically use bigger discs than standard versions to handle the additional heat generated by more aggressive braking.

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Peugeot 208 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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