Second Hand Hyundai i40 Brake Master Cylinder

Yes, all variants of the Hyundai i40 are fitted with a conventional hydraulic braking system and therefore have a brake master cylinder as standard. This applies to both the saloon and estate (Tourer) body styles, and to all engine variants sold in the UK. It is a straightforward part to source from a breaker.

The Hyundai i40 was produced as a single generation for the UK market, running from 2011 through to around 2019, with a facelift introduced in 2015. Both the pre-facelift (2011–2015) and post-facelift (2015–2019) cars share the same fundamental platform, but whether the master cylinder is identical across that facelift boundary is not something that can be guaranteed — confirm with the breaker using your exact registration before buying.

Engine size can influence brake system specification, as larger or more powerful engines are sometimes paired with uprated braking components including a different master cylinder. The i40 was offered in the UK with a range of petrol and diesel engines, so it is worth telling the breaker your exact engine size and fuel type when requesting a quote. Do not assume a unit from a 1.6-litre car will be a direct swap onto a 2.0-litre car without checking.

Trim level alone does not determine which brake master cylinder you need — the i40 trims such as S, SE, Premium and Sport are differentiated mainly by interior and cosmetic features rather than running gear changes that would affect the master cylinder. Engine size and model year are the details that matter here, not the trim badge. Give the breaker your registration number and engine variant for the most reliable match.

In most cases the body style — saloon or Tourer estate — does not affect brake master cylinder fitment, as the hydraulic brake system is driven by engine and vehicle weight specification rather than body shape. That said, if there are any differences in braking system calibration between the two body styles on a specific year, the breaker will be able to check this against your registration. Quoting your reg remains the safest approach.

Give the breaker your full registration number, your engine size and fuel type (for example 1.7 CRDi diesel or 1.6 GDI petrol), and whether your car is the saloon or Tourer estate. The year of manufacture and whether it is a pre-facelift or post-facelift model (the facelift arrived in 2015) will also help them pull the right unit. The more information you provide, the better chance they have of finding a confirmed match from their stock.