Fiat Tipo Brake Discs: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms

On the Tipo, the real root cause is often the reaction frame corroding, not the disc itself, genuinely capable of seizing and bending pads.

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OEM Part Number: 52067394

Accuracy note: confirmed for the current 356-generation Tipo (2016 onwards) across most petrol and diesel variants — always confirm your exact engine before ordering.

Front disc, most 1.0/1.4/1.6 variants (sold as a pair)	Fiat OEM: 52067394 (also referenced as 52067393, 52017292) — 281mm diameter, vented, 26mm thickness, 24.2mm minimum
Alternative front disc reference	OEM cross-reference: 16 41 0 220 2300, 60 01 0 731 98, 60 55 2 375 — 284mm diameter, vented
Rear discs, most variants	251mm or 264mm diameter, solid, 10mm thickness, depending on exact spec

A Genuinely Detailed, Expert-Level Explanation Worth Knowing — Fiat Tipo Brake Discs

If you're facing recurring corrosion-related brake problems, this is genuinely worth understanding: a detailed, real explanation from an experienced owner traces the actual root cause to the reaction frame — the metal bracket the pads slide within, distinct from the disc or pad — being made from a grade of cast iron with genuinely low corrosion resistance. In the worst documented cases, pads can seize solid within the frame, with hydraulic pressure then physically bending the pad.

A genuinely important warning worth knowing: using a pressure washer to try to clean this corrosion away won't work, and risks forcing water past the caliper seals, ruining the caliper entirely. The proper fix involves full disassembly to reach the reaction frame, cleaning with a wire brush, and applying copper grease specifically to the frame's sliding surfaces — skipping the grease has been documented to see corrosion return within about a week.

It's also genuinely worth knowing that brake disc corrosion is generally worse on cars that sit unused for extended periods, since regular driving naturally polishes surface corrosion away.

Fiat Tipo Brake Discs: The Part That Pads Depend On

On the Fiat Tipo, 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.

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

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Fiat Tipo 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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