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Second Hand Mercedes-Benz CLS Brake Caliper

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A buyer's guide to used Mercedes-Benz CLS brake caliper

No two brake calipers are quite the same across different vehicles, so getting the specifics right matters when you buy used, second hand or a replacement. Answer a few quick questions below and breakers will only quote if they have the exact matching part in stock:

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Fitment questions

Do brake calipers from a first-generation CLS (W219, 2004–2010) fit a second-generation CLS (W218, 2011–2018)?

These are different generations built on different platforms, so the calipers are not a straight swap — the W219 and W218 use different hub and carrier designs. Name the generation boundary confidently: W219 ran 2004–2010, W218 ran 2011–2018, and parts from one will not reliably fit the other. Always confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker before buying.

Does engine size affect which brake caliper fits my Mercedes-Benz CLS?

Yes, engine size does matter — larger, more powerful CLS variants such as the CLS 500 or CLS 63 AMG were fitted with bigger brake assemblies than smaller-engined models like the CLS 220d or CLS 250d. If you are buying a used caliper, make sure the donor car's engine matches yours as closely as possible, not just the generation. Confirm the exact specification against your registration with the breaker.

Will a CLS 250 caliper fit a CLS 350 on the same generation (W218)?

Both sit within the W218 generation (2011–2018), but the 350 is a larger, more powerful engine and may carry a different brake caliper and disc size than the 250. Running gear on the CLS does vary with engine output, so the caliper from a 250 is not guaranteed to be the same unit as one from a 350. Check the part number with the breaker against both registrations before purchasing.

Does my CLS have front and rear brake calipers, and do I need to specify a side?

Yes, all Mercedes-Benz CLS models have hydraulic disc brakes with calipers at all four corners, so the part definitely exists on this model. When sourcing a used caliper you must specify both the axle (front or rear) and the side — nearside (NS, passenger side) or offside (OS, driver side) — as these are handed parts. Getting the wrong side means the bleed nipple and hydraulic port will be in the wrong position.

Does trim level — for example CLS AMG Line versus a standard CLS — affect which brake caliper I need?

Trim level alone does not change the brake caliper fitment on the CLS — what matters is the engine variant and generation, not whether the car has AMG Line styling or standard trim. AMG Line is largely a cosmetic and suspension package, so two W218 CLS 350 cars in different trim levels will typically use the same caliper. However, if you are unsure whether your car had a sport brake upgrade fitted, confirm this with the breaker against your registration rather than assuming.

I have a 2014 CLS — does that fall in the middle of a generation, and does the facelift affect caliper fitment?

The W218 CLS received a facelift in 2014, so a 2014 car could be either a pre-facelift or post-facelift build depending on its production date. The facelift was primarily visual, but whether any brake specification changes were introduced at that point is something you should confirm with the breaker against your exact registration rather than assuming either way. Quoting your VIN to the breaker is the safest approach here.