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Used brakes vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
The first-generation Leaf ran from 2013 to 2017 in the UK, while the second-generation (ZE1) launched in 2018, bringing a significantly revised platform and heavier kerb weight. Because these are different generations, you should not assume the brakes interchange across that 2017–2018 boundary. Always confirm with the breaker against your exact registration before ordering.
Yes – the second-generation Leaf is heavier and uses a different platform to the first-generation model, so the brake components were uprated accordingly. When sourcing a used set, make sure the breaker is quoting from the same generation as your car. Quote your registration to the breaker so they can confirm the correct part.
For standard Leaf variants, trim level (Visia, Acenta, Tekna) does not affect brake fitment – the brakes are determined by the generation and, on the Leaf e+ models, the larger battery and higher vehicle weight which can influence brake specification. If you have a Leaf e+, confirm with the breaker that they are supplying from an e+ donor car rather than a standard Leaf. Trim differences are mostly cosmetic and won't affect whether the brakes bolt on correctly.
Both the 2015 and 2017 Leaf fall within the first-generation (2013–2017) range, so they share the same platform and brake specification in principle. That said, there were running production changes during the first generation, and whether a specific disc or caliper crosses those mid-generation updates is worth confirming with the breaker against both registrations. Never assume fitment without checking.
For brake discs, both sides are typically the same on the Leaf, but calipers are handed – the nearside (NS) and offside (OS) are mirror images and are not interchangeable. Always tell the breaker which side you need, especially when sourcing a caliper, to avoid receiving the wrong unit. Confirming NS or OS against your registration is a straightforward step that prevents a wasted trip.
Both the 2019 and 2021 Leaf are second-generation (ZE1, 2018 onwards) models, so they share the same platform and should use compatible brake components in standard form. However, whether there were any mid-generation brake specification changes between those years is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration, as running updates can occur without a named facelift. Always provide your reg so the breaker can match parts precisely.