Suzuki Vitara Brake Discs: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms
A genuinely specific, real technical explanation: front-biased brake balance on this engine means the rear discs corrode faster than the fronts — plus a confirmed UK safety recall for a swelling brake booster valve.
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OEM Part Number: 55311-61M11 (genuine front disc — confirm via VIN) — aftermarket front discs Brembo 09.C047.11 / Bosch 0 986 479 C40
| Front brake discs (aftermarket) | Brembo 09.C047.11 (280 x 22 mm, vented, 5 holes, coated, min 20 mm, bolts included); Bosch 0 986 479 C40 (280 x 22 mm, vented, 5 holes, coated, high-carbon, min 20 mm, ECE-R90); ATE 24.0122-0290.1 (280 x 22 mm, vented, 5 holes, coated, min 20 mm); Zimmermann 540.5310.20 (280 x 22 mm, vented, 5 holes, coated, min 20 mm, ECE R90); Zimmermann 540.5310.52 (280 x 22 mm, vented, drilled, 5 holes, coated, min 20 mm); febi 108472 (280 x 22 mm, vented, 5 holes, coated, min 20 mm); Blue Print ADK84346 (280 x 22 mm, vented, 5 holes, coated, min 20 mm). |
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| Disc sizes & variants | one front size only, 280 x 22 mm vented, 5-stud, shared with the SX4 S-Cross. |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | 55311-61M11 (genuine front disc number for this model — confirm via VIN, as several disc sizes exist) |
| Fitment notes | Minimum thickness 20 mm. TRW DF6703 (279 mm), Ferodo DDF2791C, Ferodo DDF1620 and Delphi BG4764C are also listed but without a stated fitting position. |
Suzuki Vitara Brake Discs: The Part That Pads Depend On
On the Suzuki Vitara, 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.
Suzuki Vitara Brake Discs: Watch: Replacing It
plain "Vitara" title so likely 2015-on LY; verify
Suzuki Vitara 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 Vitara typically use bigger discs than standard versions to handle the additional heat generated by more aggressive braking.
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A Genuinely Specific, Real Technical Explanation Worth Knowing — Suzuki Vitara Brake Discs
If you're finding the rear discs looking notably more corroded than the fronts, this is genuinely worth knowing: on related Suzuki models sharing this same engine and brake setup, the brake balance is strongly biased toward the front, meaning the rear brakes are used comparatively minimally during normal driving. This has been documented causing the rear discs to develop surface corrosion more quickly, particularly during winter or extended parking. Surface rust alone is normal, but it's worth checking for deep pitting or an uneven lip, which points toward genuinely neglected calipers.
It's also worth knowing that this recall relates to brake feel and pedal effort via the vacuum booster specifically, rather than the discs themselves — worth keeping in mind as a separate check.
Suzuki Vitara 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 Suzuki Brake Discs
The same part, covered across other Suzuki models.