Second Hand Hyundai i40 Brake

The Hyundai i40 ran from 2011 to 2019 in the UK, with a facelift arriving in 2015 that brought styling and equipment changes. For brake fitment purposes, the generation is consistent across 2011–2019, but whether a specific brake component from a pre-facelift car (2011–2014) crosses straight over to a post-facelift one (2015–2019) is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration. Running gear can see quiet mid-generation updates that aren't always reflected in the model year alone.

The 2013 car is pre-facelift (2011–2014) and the 2016 is post-facelift (2015–2019), so you are crossing a known boundary in the i40's production run. The brakes may well be the same, but mid-generation brake specification changes are possible and can't be confirmed here — please check with the breaker using both registration plates to be sure. Don't assume it fits just because the model name is identical.

Yes, engine size is relevant — larger or more powerful engines typically require bigger brake assemblies to cope with the extra performance, so a 2.0-litre i40 may carry different brakes to a 1.6-litre car. When contacting a breaker, tell them your exact engine size alongside the year, as quoting the model name alone isn't enough. Matching the donor car's engine size to yours is the safest approach.

Trim level — whether Classic, Active, Premium, or Style — does not affect brake fitment on the i40; the brakes are determined by the generation and engine size, not the specification level. You may find cosmetic differences around the wheels between trim levels, but the brake hardware itself should not vary by trim. Confirm the engine size and year match, and the trim name can be ignored for this purpose.

For components like brake calipers and certain carriers, the nearside (NS, passenger side) and offside (OS, driver side) are handed and will not swap over — always specify the correct side when asking for a quote. Discs and pads are typically the same left to right on the same axle, but calipers in particular must be side-specific. Tell your breaker clearly which side you need to avoid an unnecessary return.

The i40 was sold in the UK in both saloon and estate (Tourer/Wagon) body styles, and in most cases the brakes are shared across body styles since the underpinnings are the same platform. However, if there is any difference in kerb weight between body styles, rear brake specification can occasionally vary, so it is worth confirming with the breaker using your specific registration rather than assuming a straight swap. Giving the breaker both the donor and recipient registration numbers is always the most reliable approach.