GeoBrakes stocks disc brake caliper kits confirmed to fit the Mercedes Benz R500, pairing a replacement caliper at the correct left or right hand specification for the R500 with matched brake pads, caliper hardware, and in many cases a new rotor, so the entire brake corner on your Mercedes Benz R500 is restored in a single service. Every kit is confirmed for the Mercedes Benz R500 exact year, make, model, axle, and side, ships with a 100% fitment guarantee and full manufacturer warranty, and qualifies for free delivery on orders over $99.
When a caliper on the Mercedes Benz R500 seizes, leaks, or drags, the damage does not stop at the caliper. A partially seized caliper on your R500 keeps the brake pad in continuous contact with the rotor, wearing the pad unevenly and scoring the rotor surface. By the time the caliper on the Mercedes Benz R500 is identified as the fault, the pads are typically worn asymmetrically and the rotor is damaged. A caliper kit from GeoBrakes addresses every compromised component on your Mercedes Benz R500 together.
The kit for your Mercedes Benz R500 includes the disc brake caliper at the correct left or right hand specification for the R500, either new OEM-spec or quality remanufactured to the Mercedes Benz R500 piston dimension and hydraulic pressure rating, brake pads in ceramic or semi-metallic formulation matched to the R500 caliper and rotor specification, caliper hardware with slide pins, pin boots, and anti-rattle clips for correct caliper float on the Mercedes Benz R500, brake lubricant for correct pin and shim installation on your R500, and copper washers or banjo bolt seals for the brake hose connection where required by the Mercedes Benz R500 application.
A caliper kit is the right call for the Mercedes Benz R500 in three specific situations. After a seized or dragging caliper, because the pads and often the rotor on your R500 are already compromised. During a high-mileage R500 overhaul at 150,000 kilometres or more, because caliper piston seals and guide pin boots on the Mercedes Benz R500 are typically at or beyond their service life. After a brake fluid leak at the caliper, because fluid contamination of the R500 brake pad renders the friction material permanently ineffective on your Mercedes Benz R500.
New OEM-specification calipers for the Mercedes Benz R500 are manufactured from fresh materials with no prior service history, the strongest choice for R500 vehicles in high-corrosion environments. Remanufactured calipers use original Mercedes Benz R500 housings rebuilt with new pistons, seals, and boots, performing identically to new units at a lower price point for most R500 replacement applications.
Calipers for the Mercedes Benz R500 are the most position-specific brake component in the catalogue. Left and right calipers for the R500 are not interchangeable. Our vehicle selector confirms the correct caliper kit for the Mercedes Benz R500 exact year, axle position, and left or right side before purchase.
Should I replace both calipers on my Mercedes Benz R500 at the same time?
It is strongly recommended. If one caliper on the Mercedes Benz R500 has seized or leaked, the caliper on the opposite side has experienced the same conditions and age on your R500. Replacing both restores balanced, even braking and eliminates the risk of the second R500 caliper failing shortly after the first is replaced.
Do I need to bleed the brakes on my Mercedes Benz R500 after installing a caliper kit?
Yes. Opening the hydraulic circuit on the Mercedes Benz R500 to install the new caliper allows air to enter. After installation, the brake circuit on the R500 must be bled at the caliper bleeder screw to purge all air and restore a firm, consistent brake pedal on your Mercedes Benz R500.
What is the difference between a new and remanufactured caliper in the Mercedes Benz R500 kit?
A new caliper for the Mercedes Benz R500 has no prior service history and is the stronger choice for high-corrosion environments. A remanufactured caliper uses an original R500 housing rebuilt with new pistons, seals, and boots, performing identically to new at a lower price point for most Mercedes Benz R500 applications.