Hi all,

I was given a quote for my Rapid 2016 spaceback.. It needs new tyres, oil service and breaks service. And the garage gave me a £1697 quote. Which seems insanely expensive. So I dodged the bullet and started researching the prices. And to my shock a disk can be hd for 20-40 pounds. A set of pads the same. The garage was quoting 170 for the same.

Ny question is, how do I reliably identify the type of disks I need for the front? For the back the information is in my booth, on that sticker that is near the tyre reserve. But I can;t find anything for the front. Is really calling a dealer with VIN the only way?

Thank you., Kris

Not entirely the only the way…

@Breezy_Pete

Should be able to help you with the build info too

Calling dealer with VIN might not even work. They tend to only want to give part numbers out after you have paid for the items. I'll message you so that you can reply with VIN.

8 hours ago, Krisiacik said:

...For the back the information is in my booth, on that sticker that is near the tyre reserve...

All Rapids use the following rear brake discs...

230x9mm rear brake discs (build code 1KT) (TRW rear brake system)

The pattern for the front brakes appears to be the engine power, where all engine with more than 95HP get the big 288x25mm front brake discs with the exception that the 1.6TDI 90HP also get the big 288x25mm front brake discs. So all engine with up to and including 95HP (except for the 1.6TDI 90HP which gets the big 288x25mm front brake discs) get the small 256x22mm front brake discs.

Always check the build codes to be sure, in case there are exceptions...or do a physical check.

Edited 3 hours ago3 hr by Carlston

13 minutes ago, Carlston said:

All Rapids use the following rear brake discs...

230x9mm rear brake discs (build code 1KT) (TRW rear brake system)

Hi Carlston,
I genuinely appreciate your help, but if you read more carefully, what I need is the front disks....not the rear ->

"how do I reliably identify the type of disks I need for the front? For the back the information is in my booth, on that sticker that is near the tyre reserve. But I can;t find anything for the front."

Thanks 😁

8 minutes ago, Krisiacik said:

...what I need is the front disks...

The pattern for the front brakes appears to be the engine power, where all engine with more than 95HP get the big 288x25mm front brake discs with the exception that the 1.6TDI 90HP also get the big 288x25mm front brake discs. So all engine with up to and including 95HP (except for the 1.6TDI 90HP which gets the big 288x25mm front brake discs) get the small 256x22mm front brake discs.

Always check the build codes to be sure, in case there are exceptions...or do a physical check...or go on "skoda parts com" and park you car in the online garage (then when you search for parts such as front brake discs, only the correct ones are shown).

"skoda parts com" website

https://www.skoda-parts.com/online-store.html

Have you messaged Breezy_Pete with your VIN, as the subscription service he uses for things like build codes and OEM part numbers takes away any guesswork...although the "skoda parts com" website should also give 100% accurate results.

Edited 3 hours ago3 hr by Carlston

He messaged me about 8 hours ago, and I replied to tell him his front brake PR code is 1ZG.