Used Hyundai i20 Brake Caliper

These are two different generations of i20 — the first generation ran from 2008 to 2014, and the second generation (the PB/GB series) ran from 2014 onwards, with a facelift around 2018 — so a 2015 and 2019 car both sit in the second generation, but the facelift may have brought changes to braking components. Whether the caliper actually crosses that 2018 facelift boundary is something you should confirm with the breaker against your exact registration, as mid-generation brake upgrades are possible. Give the breaker both reg numbers and they can check part numbers before shipping.

The first-generation i20 ran from 2008 to 2014 and the second generation from 2014 onwards, and these are distinct platforms with different running gear, so a straight swap across that generation boundary is unlikely to work. You should treat these as non-interchangeable and source a caliper from the correct generation for your car. Always confirm with the breaker using your registration number to be certain.

Yes, engine size can influence brake specification on the i20 — larger or more powerful engines, such as the turbocharged T-GDi units, may be paired with uprated brakes compared with smaller naturally aspirated engines in the same generation. When sourcing a used caliper, tell the breaker your exact engine size and fuel type as well as your registration, so they can match the correct spec. Do not assume a caliper from a 1.0 turbo car will be the same as one from a 1.2 petrol car without checking.

Trim level — whether S, SE, Premium, or similar — does not in itself determine which brake caliper is fitted; what matters is the generation and engine size. A caliper sourced from a different trim car in the same generation with the same engine should be functionally correct, though cosmetic details like caliper colour may differ if you are comparing against a sportier specification. Confirm with the breaker using your reg to be safe, and don't be put off by a colour difference on a used part.

Yes, front and rear brake calipers are handed — nearside (NS, left-hand side) and offside (OS, right-hand side) are not interchangeable, so you must specify which side you need when contacting a breaker. Check which caliper is damaged or seized on your car before requesting a quote, as ordering the wrong side is a common and avoidable mistake. Your breaker will need to know the side, your registration, and your engine size to supply the right part.

Brake calipers are fitted to all variants of the Hyundai i20 — every version uses hydraulic disc brakes at the front, and most have discs at the rear too, though some earlier or lower-specification models may use drum brakes at the rear rather than a rear caliper. If you are sourcing a rear caliper specifically, confirm with the breaker whether your car has rear discs or drums, as a car with rear drums will not have a rear caliper at all. Your registration number is the quickest way to establish this.