Used Alfa Romeo Spider Brake Caliper

The Alfa Romeo Spider ran across two main generations — the Series 3 (105/115 series, 1966–1993) and the 916-based Spider (1995–2006) — and calipers are not interchangeable between these generations as the suspension and brake architecture is entirely different. Within each generation, engine size matters: the larger-engined variants (for example the 2.0 Twin Spark and 3.0 V6 in the 916 generation) can carry different caliper specs to the smaller engines, so confirm the engine size matches when sourcing. Always confirm the exact spec against your registration with the breaker before purchasing.

The 916 Spider ran from 1995 to 2006, and there was a notable facelift around 2003 that brought styling and some specification changes — whether brake caliper specs changed at this point is not something we can state with certainty, so you should confirm with the breaker whether a pre-2003 or post-2003 caliper is required for your car. Engine size is a key factor within this generation: the 3.0 V6 may use larger calipers than the 2.0 Twin Spark, so make sure the part you're sourcing is from a matching engine variant. Confirm the full spec against your registration with the breaker.

The 916-series Alfa Romeo Spider and the GTV of the same era share the same platform and running gear, so brake calipers from a GTV of matching engine size and year are widely regarded as compatible — however, this is worth confirming with the breaker against both registrations, as mid-generation specification changes can create differences that aren't immediately obvious. Make sure the engine sizes match (for example, a 2.0 TS caliper from a GTV for a 2.0 TS Spider) rather than mixing caliper sizes between variants. Never guarantee fitment without the breaker checking the part against your registration.

Trim level on the Alfa Romeo Spider does not drive brake caliper fitment — what matters is the generation and engine size, not whether your car is in a higher or lower specification. If you're sourcing a caliper from a breaker, focus on matching the generation and engine variant rather than worrying about trim names. Any cosmetic differences between trim levels won't affect whether the caliper fits or works correctly.

Yes — brake calipers are handed, meaning the nearside (NS, passenger side) and offside (OS, driver side) calipers are different and not interchangeable with each other. When contacting a breaker, always specify clearly which side you need to avoid being sent the wrong unit. Getting this wrong is a common and easily avoidable mistake, so double-check before ordering.

No — the Series 3 Spider (produced through to 1993) and the 916-series Spider (from 1995) are entirely different platforms with incompatible brake and suspension systems, so calipers from one generation will not fit the other. If you have a Series 3 car, you need to source a caliper specific to that generation and confirm the engine size matches your variant. Confirm all details with the breaker against your registration before purchasing.