Skoda Rapid Brake Discs: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms
On the Rapid, OEM discs have a documented reputation for corroding faster than quality aftermarket alternatives — plus a genuine dealer tip to help prevent it.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — front discs (aftermarket) Brembo 09.7011.11 / Bosch 0 986 478 853
| Front brake discs (aftermarket) | Brembo 09.7011.11 (256 x 22 mm, vented, 5 holes, coated, high-carbon, min 19 mm, Prime line, 120 Nm torque); Bosch 0 986 478 853 (256 x 22 mm, vented, 5 holes, coated, high-carbon, min 19 mm, ECE-R90); TRW DF2803 (256 x 22 mm, vented, 5 holes, painted, high-carbon, min 19 mm); ATE 24.0122-0151.1 (256 x 22 mm, vented, 5 holes, coated, high-carbon, min 19 mm); Ferodo DDF927C (256 x 22 mm, vented, 5 holes, Premier Coat+, min 19 mm); febi bilstein 14404 (256 x 22 mm, vented, 5 holes, coated, min 19 mm); Brembo 09.7010.21 (288 x 25 mm, vented, 5 holes, coated, high-carbon, min 22 mm, Prime line); Bosch 0 986 478 867 (288 x 25 mm, vented, 5 holes, coated, high-carbon, min 22 mm) |
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| Disc sizes & variants | Two front diameters are listed on the 5 x 100 PCD. The 256 x 22 mm vented disc is the standard fitment across the 1.2 MPI, 1.2 TSI, 1.0 TSI 95 and 1.6 TDI 90/105, while the 288 x 25 mm vented disc is fitted to the 1.4 TSI 122/125, 1.0 TSI 110 and 1.6 TDI 115 Monte Carlo and higher-output cars. |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | None quoted in catalogue listings — order genuine discs against your VIN |
| Fitment notes | Most Rapids take the 256 mm disc with a 19 mm minimum thickness, with the 288 mm disc (22 mm minimum) reserved for the more powerful engines. The drilled Brembo 09.7011.1X (256 mm, min 19.8 mm) and slotted 09.7011.75 and 09.7010.76 are the sport options. Ridex 82B0004 is limited to cars built up to November 2016. Textar, Zimmermann and Delphi are not listed. |
Confirmed: A Genuine, Well-Documented VW Group Corrosion Pattern — Skoda Rapid Brake Discs
Across Skoda and wider VW Group owner forums, one theme repeats with remarkable consistency: OEM brake discs have a documented reputation for corroding and pitting considerably faster than quality aftermarket alternatives, particularly on the rear axle. Multiple owners who've switched to reputable aftermarket brands (Pagid and Napa Proformer both specifically mentioned across VW Group forums) report the corrosion problem disappearing entirely after fitting, suggesting this is genuinely more about the OEM disc material and coating than an inevitable characteristic of the car itself.
It's worth knowing dealers frequently treat corrosion-related disc replacement as chargeable "wear and tear" excluded from warranty, even on cars just a couple of years old with genuinely low mileage — but this isn't always the final word, and escalating a formal complaint in writing to Skoda customer services has resulted in goodwill contributions for other VW Group owners facing the same pattern.
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Skoda Rapid 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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