Second Hand Vauxhall Vivaro Brake Master Cylinder

Yes, the Vivaro has a conventional hydraulic braking system with a brake master cylinder fitted to all variants across every generation, so this is a genuine part to source used. It sits on the bulkhead and operates the front and rear brakes via the hydraulic circuit, and all engine and payload variants use this layout.

These are from two different generations: the first-generation Vivaro ran from 2001 to 2014, while the second-generation (Vivaro B) ran from 2014 onwards, so a 2010 unit and a 2016 unit are from entirely different platforms. Fitment across that 2014 generation boundary is very unlikely, but you should confirm the part number against your registration with the breaker before ordering. Never assume a first-gen part will cross over to the Vivaro B.

It can do, because larger or more powerful engines fitted to higher-GVW variants may use a different braking specification to handle greater stopping loads. Check the weight plate in your van's door shut to confirm your GVW rating, and quote both the engine size and GVW to the breaker so they can match the correct unit. Running gear on vans follows payload and power more than model name alone.

The 2900 and 2700 designations refer to the GVW rating of the van, and higher-GVW variants can carry uprated brake components to cope with greater laden weight, so the master cylinders may differ. Always check the plate on your van rather than relying on the model name, and confirm the GVW rating with the breaker when sourcing the part. Quoting your registration as well as the plate rating gives the breaker the best chance of finding the right match.

Trim levels like Sportive, Combi, or Sport relate mainly to interior specification, seating, and cosmetic features rather than the braking hardware, so trim alone does not determine which master cylinder you need. What matters is the generation, engine size, and GVW rating of your specific van. A unit pulled from a different trim van of the same generation, engine, and payload rating is worth checking with the breaker against your registration.

These straddle the key generation change: the first-generation Vivaro ran up to 2014, and the second-generation Vivaro B began in 2014, so a 2013 part is first-gen and a 2015 part is second-gen on a different platform. It is very unlikely these will interchange, but confirm directly with the breaker against both registrations and part numbers before purchasing. Do not assume proximity in year means compatibility when a generation boundary sits between them.