Mercedes-Benz SLK Brake Caliper Replacement Parts

This crosses the generation boundary between the R170 (1996–2004) and the R171 (2004–2011), so the two cars use different platforms and the calipers are very unlikely to be interchangeable. Stick to calipers from within the same generation as your car, and confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker before buying.

Yes, engine size matters on the SLK — larger and more powerful engines such as the SLK 350 or SLK 55 AMG were typically paired with bigger brake assemblies than the four-cylinder SLK 200 or SLK 250, so the calipers are not always the same across the range. Always tell the breaker your exact engine size and registration so they can match the correct caliper to your car.

Yes, all SLK variants across every generation (R170, R171, and R172) use conventional hydraulic disc brakes with brake calipers at all four corners, so this is a straightforward used part to source from a breaker. There is nothing unusual about the SLK's drivetrain layout that would prevent it from having calipers.

Trim level as a cosmetic distinction does not affect fitment, but the engine size that goes with each model designation does matter because bigger engines often came with uprated brakes. Treat the engine size as the key factor rather than the trim name itself, and confirm the correct caliper with the breaker against your registration.

Both cars are within the R172 generation (2011–2020), so there is a reasonable chance of compatibility, but mid-generation brake specification changes are possible and we cannot confirm the crossing as fact. Check the part number with the breaker against both registrations before purchasing to be sure.

Yes — brake calipers are handed, so a nearside (NS, left-hand side) caliper will not fit the offside (OS, right-hand side) and vice versa. Always tell the breaker which corner you need: front or rear, and NS or OS, to avoid receiving the wrong part.