Seat Ibiza Brake Discs: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms
A genuine, real case: an Ibiza owner's discs warped at just 11,000 miles, and SEAT denied any goodwill entirely, blaming a dealership franchise change instead.
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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, inner diameter 133.5 mm); Ferodo DDF927C (256 x 22 mm, vented, 5 holes, Premier Coat+, min 19 mm); Brembo 09.7010.21 (288 x 25 mm, vented, 5 holes, coated, high-carbon, min 22 mm, Prime line); Brembo 09.7011.1X (256 x 22 mm, drilled and vented, 5 holes, coated, high-carbon, min 19.8 mm, Xtra line) |
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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, 1.4 and 1.6 petrol and 1.2 TDI, 1.6 TDI and 1.9 TDI engines, while the 288 x 25 mm vented disc is the FR and Cupra fitment for the 1.4 TSI 150/180 and 2.0 TDI 143. |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | None quoted in catalogue listings — order genuine discs against your VIN |
| Fitment notes | Standard Ibizas take the 256 mm disc with a 19 mm minimum thickness; FR and Cupra take the 288 mm disc wearing to 22 mm, and the 288 mm size is only offered by Brembo (plain 09.7010.21 and slotted 09.7010.76). Ridex 82B0004 is limited to cars built up to November 2016. |
Seat Ibiza Brake Discs: The Part That Pads Depend On
On the Seat Ibiza, 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.
Seat Ibiza Brake Discs: Watch: Replacing It
2010 Ibiza is 6J.
A Genuine, Real Case Worth Knowing: Warped Discs at Just 11,000 Miles — Seat Ibiza Brake Discs
One documented Ibiza owner reported their brake discs warping at just 11,000 miles and two years old, costing £249 to repair — after writing directly to SEAT, they received no written response, only a phone call informing them the discs weren't covered by warranty and that a franchise change at their original dealer "was their problem, not SEAT's." No goodwill contribution was offered despite the genuinely low mileage. This is worth knowing as a realistic account of how SEAT customer services can respond to this kind of complaint — while not every case will play out the same way, it's a reminder to push for a written response and be persistent if you believe premature disc wear reflects a genuine quality issue rather than driver-caused wear.
Seat Ibiza 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 Ibiza typically use bigger discs than standard versions to handle the additional heat generated by more aggressive braking.
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Seat Ibiza 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 Seat Brake Discs
The same part, covered across other Seat models.