Renault Twingo Brake Discs: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms
On the Twingo, 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: 402062984R (genuine front disc — confirm via VIN) — aftermarket front discs Brembo 08.A268.11 / Bosch 0 986 479 164
| Front brake discs (aftermarket) | Bosch 0 986 479 164 (259 x 12 mm, solid, 4 holes, oiled, min 10.6 mm, ECE-R90); ATE 24.0112-0171.1 (259 x 12 mm, solid, 4 holes, coated, min 10.6 mm); Brembo 08.A268.11 (260 x 12 mm, solid, 4 holes, coated, min 10.8 mm, 105 Nm torque); febi bilstein 30652 (260 x 12 mm, solid, 4 holes, coated, min 10.6 mm); Brembo 09.C285.11 (258 x 22 mm, vented, 4 holes, coated, high-carbon, min 19.8 mm); ATE 24.0122-0289.1 (258 x 22 mm, vented, 4 holes, coated, high-carbon, min 19.8 mm); Bosch 0 986 479 A86 (258 x 22 mm, vented, 4 holes, oiled, high-carbon, min 19.8 mm); Ferodo DDF2327C (258 x 22 mm, vented, 4 holes, coated, min 19.8 mm) |
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| Disc sizes & variants | Two front disc types are listed, both on a 4 x 100 PCD. The 259/260 x 12 mm solid disc is the base fitment on the SCe 70 and standard TCe 90 cars, while the 258 x 22 mm vented disc is the uprated fitment for the higher-output and GT variants. A drilled Zimmermann 470.5403.52 (258 x 22 mm, Sport Coat Z, min 19.8 mm) is offered as a sport upgrade for the vented set-up. |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | 402062984R (genuine front disc number for this model — confirm via VIN, as several disc sizes exist) |
| Fitment notes | Check which type is fitted before ordering, because the solid and vented discs are the same diameter but 10 mm different in thickness; the solid disc wears to 10.6 mm (10.8 mm for Brembo) and the vented disc to 19.8 mm. Ridex 82B0631 and the uncoated Stark items are restricted to cars built up to November 2016. TRW DF4381 and the Delphi discs are listed without an axle position. |
A Genuine, Specific Fault Worth Knowing: Disc "Lipping" — Renault Twingo 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.
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Renault Twingo 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 Twingo typically use bigger discs than standard versions to handle the additional heat generated by more aggressive braking.
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Renault Twingo 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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