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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:
These are from different generations — the W221 ran from 2005 to 2013, while the W222 started in 2013, so a 2010 and a 2014 S-Class are completely different platforms with different braking hardware that will not interchange. Even within the W221 generation there was a facelift around 2009, and brake upgrades can occur across facelifts, so confirm the exact spec against your registration with the breaker. Never assume a caliper crosses a generation boundary.
Yes, engine size is a genuine fitment factor on the S-Class — larger-engined variants such as the S500 or S600 typically carry bigger, heavier-duty braking hardware than a base S320 or S350 from the same generation. Always tell the breaker your exact engine size and model code, not just the year, so they can match the correct caliper. Fitting a caliper from a different engine variant risks mismatched performance and may prevent proper pad and disc fitment.
Trim level alone does not affect brake caliper fitment on the S-Class — the caliper is determined by the generation and engine size, not whether the car is badged SE, AMG Line, or similar. That said, full AMG variants (such as S63 AMG or S65 AMG) are a different matter, as these carry uprated braking systems tied to their engine and performance specification rather than trim badging. If your car is a genuine AMG model, make sure you specify that clearly to the breaker.
The W222 generation ran from 2013 to 2020 with a facelift in 2017, and while the underlying platform is shared, whether brake calipers interchange across that facelift is something you should confirm with the breaker against your exact registration rather than assume. Mid-generation brake specification changes are possible and cannot be ruled out without checking part numbers. Always give the breaker your full registration so they can verify the correct caliper for your specific build date.
Yes, absolutely — brake calipers are side-specific, so you must tell the breaker whether you need the nearside (NS, passenger side) or offside (OS, driver side) caliper. Getting the wrong side means the caliper will not mount correctly and the bleed nipple and fluid port will be in the wrong position. Double-check which side you need before requesting a quote.
Yes, all Mercedes-Benz S-Class variants — across all generations including the W140, W220, W221, and W222 — use hydraulic disc brakes with calipers on both axles, so this is a genuine part on every version of the car. The key variables are the generation and engine size, as these determine the caliper size and mounting specification. Make sure you provide your full registration and engine code to the breaker to ensure you get the correct unit.