Brake discs which ones please

rpaco · Post by **rpaco** » 20 Sep 2004, 23:16

I have to replace the front brake discs on my 1998 S Reg Xantia 1.9TD SX. Hatch
The Andyspares (GSF) site lists many for Xantias but none for the 1.9TD hatch. I have been to the brembo site but the ones they recommend are solid and mine are vented.
Is there a definitive answer please as to what size/part number.
Also is there any advantage in one brand rather than another?
And where to buy them?
cheers

nick · Post by **nick** » 20 Sep 2004, 23:40

The GSF catalogue gives the part for all hatchbacks (except the 2.0 petrol turbo, V6, HDi and 2.1 TD) as N62316.
This is a 266mm disc, but its probably worth checking the diameter on your own car, because my 1997 1.9TD hatch inexplicably left the factory fitted with the discs/pads/calipers from the estate version!

Kowalski · Post by **Kowalski** » 21 Sep 2004, 14:55

My 97 Xantia TD Hatch had the 2.0 16v / Estate front discs fitted too, where as the earlier one had the 266mm discs. I assumed the bigger discs came because of the ABS but I could be mistaken.

Post by **Jon** » 21 Sep 2004, 15:29

This is not the first time that I've heard of 1.9TD Xantia hatchbacks using the bigger Estate front brakes, Dave Burns first bought this to my attention some time ago, I am going to look into this today, and post back the definitive answer.

Post by **Jon** » 21 Sep 2004, 15:37

OK, definitive answer, ignore GSF shop and catalogue for now:
Xantia 1.9TD hatch > RP7567 (28/7/1997)266mm discs GSF N62316
Xantia 1.9TD hatch RP7568>, plus 2.0 16v and 1.9TD Estates 283mm GSF N62332

nick · Post by **nick** » 22 Sep 2004, 00:00

Sorry to complicate matters further, but my Xantia is RP7542, and has the 283mm discs (and no ABS).
rpaco, get your tape measure out [:D]

rpaco · Post by **rpaco** » 27 Sep 2004, 22:22

Yes thanks guys I will get the tape measure out and hope it's a dry day tomorrow.
Just to convince you of my complete ignorance, what is the "RP" number that you quote above?

nick · Post by **nick** » 27 Sep 2004, 23:23

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what is the "RP" number that you quote above?
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This should explain it ;
http://www.citroen.mb.ca/organr.html