Renault Megane Brake Discs: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms
On the Megane, a genuine, specific disc fault called "lipping" comes with a real cost figure — plus a distinctive corroded fuse link that causes a total no-start "BRAKE FAULT".
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OEM Part Number: 402060012R
| Renaultsport 250/265/275, plain front disc | Renault OEM: 402060012R |
|---|---|
| Renaultsport 250/265/275, grooved front disc (CUP models) | Renault OEM: 402060019R |
| Renaultsport, plain rear disc (with bearing and ABS ring) | Renault OEM: 402023273R |
| Renaultsport, grooved rear disc | Renault OEM: 432020026R |
| Standard trims (Mk3 Coupe), rear disc, 260mm | Renault OEM: 43 20 015 39R |
| Standard trims (Mk2/Scenic), rear disc, 270mm | Renault OEM: 77 01 207 898 (also referenced with S1 suffix) |
A Genuine, Specific Fault Worth Knowing: Disc "Lipping" — Renault Megane 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. A genuine dealer quote for exactly this fault has been documented at £320 for discs and pads together — a real cost benchmark worth having when comparing quotes elsewhere.
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, can cause exactly this. Leaving the handbrake off (using a brick or leaving it in gear instead) until everything's had a chance to dry is worth doing.
Renault Megane Brake Discs: The Part That Pads Depend On
On the Renault Megane, these two components wear together, and letting one go too long accelerates wear on the other, which is why a simple pad swap so often reveals discs that need replacing at the same time.
Renault Megane 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 Megane typically use bigger discs than standard versions to handle the additional heat generated by more aggressive braking.
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Renault Megane 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 Renault Brake Discs
The same part, covered across other Renault models.