Second Hand Mercedes-Benz EQS Brake Discs

Yes, the EQS does have conventional hydraulic brake discs on all four wheels, despite being a fully electric vehicle. Because the EQS relies heavily on regenerative braking to recover energy, the physical brake discs are used less frequently than on a petrol or diesel car, which means they can sometimes corrode or pit from underuse rather than wear thin in the traditional sense. If you are sourcing a used disc from a breaker, this is worth bearing in mind as mileage alone is not a reliable guide to disc condition.

The EQS (V297 platform) launched in the UK in 2021 and has continued in its first generation through the period to date, so a 2022 disc and a 2023 or 2024 disc are broadly from the same generation. However, Mercedes offered mid-cycle updates and there can be brake specification differences tied to power output — the EQS 450+ and EQS 580 4MATIC carry different brake setups due to their differing weights and outputs — so always confirm against your exact registration with the breaker before purchasing.

Yes, this is likely to matter — the EQS 580 4MATIC is heavier and more powerful than the EQS 450+, and Mercedes typically fits larger brake discs to higher-output variants to handle the additional demands. The 450+ is rear-wheel drive and the 580 is four-wheel drive, which affects both front and rear disc specifications. Give the breaker your full registration so they can verify the exact disc diameter and specification rather than relying on model name alone.

No — the AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ is a significantly more powerful performance variant and runs uprated brakes compared with the standard EQS range; the discs are larger and the setup is different. Treat it as a separate specification and source parts specifically listed for the AMG EQS 53 rather than a standard EQS 450+ or 580. Always confirm against your registration with the breaker.

Trim level alone does not determine which brake discs you need on the EQS — what matters is the power variant (450+, 580, AMG 53) and whether your car is rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. Business Class, Executive Line and similar trim designations relate to interior and equipment levels and have no bearing on the braking hardware. Used discs from a matching power and drivetrain variant should be the right specification regardless of interior trim, but confirm with the breaker against your registration to be sure.

Brake discs themselves are typically not handed — a disc that fits the nearside (NS) hub will generally fit the offside (OS) hub on the same axle. However, if your EQS has ventilated or internally vaned discs, the vane direction can sometimes be handed on certain vehicles, so it is worth checking with the breaker whether the specific disc they have is confirmed as suitable for your side. Replace discs as an axle pair wherever possible for balanced braking performance.