Compare prices on a used Mercedes-Benz GLE brake caliper from UK breakers. Free part request, no obligation.
Find the right part faster and get quotes direct from UK breakers - free, and no obligation.
A used brake caliper that fits one vehicle won't always fit another - even within the same model range. These questions help breakers match stock to your exact vehicle before they quote:
No — the GLE W166 (2015–2019) and the GLE V167 (2019-onwards) are completely different generations with different subframes, brake packages, and caliper mounting points, so calipers do not cross between them. Always source a caliper matched to your generation; confirm the exact fitment with the breaker using your registration number.
Engine size and power output directly influence the brake specification on the GLE, so larger or more powerful variants — particularly the AMG models — are likely to carry bigger, heavier-duty calipers than a 300d. You should not assume calipers interchange across these engine variants without checking; give the breaker your full registration so they can verify the exact brake spec fitted to your vehicle.
Trim level alone — AMG Line, Sport, SE — does not determine which brake caliper was fitted; what matters is the engine size, generation, and which axle (front or rear) the caliper came from. A caliper from an AMG Line car may look different cosmetically, but structurally it will be the same unit as an equivalent SE if the engine and generation match; confirm the spec with the breaker against your registration to be sure.
Yes — brake calipers are side-specific because the bleed nipple and hydraulic port positions differ between the nearside (NS, passenger side) and offside (OS, driver side). Always tell the breaker which corner you need and double-check it matches before fitting.
The W166-generation GLE ran from 2015 through to 2019, and a mid-life refresh occurred during that period; whether brake components were upgraded across that refresh is something you should confirm directly with the breaker rather than assume they interchange. Provide your registration and ask the breaker to cross-reference the part numbers, as mid-generation brake upgrades are one area where fitment cannot safely be stated as guaranteed.
Yes — all Mercedes-Benz GLE variants, whether petrol, diesel, hybrid, or AMG, use conventional disc brakes with hydraulic calipers at all four corners, so this is a genuine part on every version of the model. What varies between variants is the size and specification of the caliper, which is why engine output and generation are the key details to supply when contacting a breaker.