MG ZS SUVs • Petrol, EV and Hybrid+ identified separately
MG ZS Brakes, Steering & Axle Selection
Compare MG ZS wheel-corner brakes, EPS, rear beams and front driven axles. Retain the actual caliper, parking mechanism, encoder and suspension load record.
Keep a complete wheel-corner record
Use axle, side, friction outline and measured disc package to build a brake request. An EV or Hybrid+ vehicle keeps its actual axle-load and hardware record even when the same wheel size is fitted. A front-pad reference is not approval of every rear friction set.
Identify parking and assistance architecture
Cable parking brakes and motor-on-caliper EPB have different replacement boundaries. Newer Australian petrol and Hybrid+ examples document EPB, but earlier builds need their own mechanism. The master cylinder, booster and vacuum source also remain separate identified units rather than a generic complete brake-system assumption.
Compare beam, carrier and individual arms
Documented newer Australian petrol and Hybrid+ SUVs have a rear torsion beam and front MacPherson suspension. Shared construction does not mean identical beams, springs or dampers. Preserve rear pivot and wheel-end records; a front subframe and a rear multi-link carrier are different assemblies.
Preserve electric assistance and steering market
The inspected newer models have electric steering assistance. A hydraulic steering-pump order is not created from that EPS record. Keep LHD/RHD, rack architecture, electrical identity and tie-rod connections together before comparing a rack or individual joint.
Separate driven axles and bearing contents
Front-wheel drive identifies a layout, not one universal drive shaft. Petrol gearboxes, the EV drive unit and Hybrid+ transmission retain different end interfaces. Bearing-only, complete hub and knuckle quotations also need clear contents; a support-bearing number does not establish the complete axle.
Distinguish rotation, pressure and parking sensors
Wired ABS wheel-speed sensors, radio TPMS and ultrasonic parking sensors serve different systems. Preserve encoder, frequency or bracket/signal evidence as appropriate. These ordinary sensor requests do not approve safety-control modules or ADAS radar supply.
Related assembly comparisons
Match the backing outline of the brake pads to the measured brake discs package.
Specify carrier and parking-mechanism contents separately for the brake caliper, preserving the actual wheel corner.
Keep bore and hydraulic outlets with the brake master cylinder, rather than infer them from the brake booster shape.
The corner brake hose needs its own end fittings, retainers and length.
A wired ABS wheel speed sensor reads rotation, whereas a radio TPMS sensor monitors tyre pressure.
The parking brake actuator is separate EPB equipment and is not fitted to a cable-handbrake vehicle by default.
Assemblies to identify separately
| Assembly | Application boundary | Selection record |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Pads | Exact SUV generation, installed equipment and assembly interfaces | Axle, backing plate, caliper, shims and friction grade |
| Brake Discs | Exact SUV generation, installed equipment and assembly interfaces | Diameter, thickness, hat height, centre bore and venting |
| Brake Caliper | Installed disc-brake corner, carrier and actual cable or EPB parking mechanism | Casting, carrier, piston, fluid port and actuator interface |
| Brake Master Cylinder | Exact SUV generation, installed equipment and assembly interfaces | Cylinder label, bore, ports, mounting and reservoir seat |
| Brake Booster | Exact SUV generation, installed equipment and assembly interfaces | Assist type, label, stud spacing and pushrod interface |
| Brake Hose | Exact SUV generation, installed equipment and assembly interfaces | Union threads, fitting angles, brackets and routed length |
| ABS Wheel Speed Sensor | Exact SUV generation, installed equipment and assembly interfaces | Corner, full marking, socket, lead route and pickup depth |
| TPMS Sensor | Exact SUV generation, installed equipment and assembly interfaces | Sensor label, frequency, protocol, valve and wheel seat |
| Parking Brake Actuator | Actual motor-on-caliper EPB only; cable parking brakes excluded | Caliper label, output drive, socket and fastening |
| Shock Absorber / Strut | Exact SUV generation, installed equipment and assembly interfaces | Side, mounting, spring seat, stroke and load specification |
| Strut Mount | Exact SUV generation, installed equipment and assembly interfaces | Stud pattern, central sleeve, bearing and spring seat |
| Coil Spring | Exact SUV generation, installed equipment and assembly interfaces | Spring marking, ends, dimensions and vehicle load record |
| Control Arm | Exact SUV generation, installed equipment and assembly interfaces | Axle/side, mounting centres, bushes and joint contents |
| Ball Joint | Exact SUV generation, installed equipment and assembly interfaces | Arm retention, stud taper, mounting and fixing |
| Tie Rod End | Exact SUV generation, installed equipment and assembly interfaces | Rack marking, thread, offset, adjustment and taper |
| Stabilizer Link | Exact SUV generation, installed equipment and assembly interfaces | Joint-centre length, stud angle and motion clearance |
| Wheel Hub / Bearing | Exact SUV generation, installed equipment and assembly interfaces | Flange, bearing contents, spline and ABS encoder |
| CV Axle / Drive Shaft | Exact SUV generation, installed equipment and assembly interfaces | Side, spline, working length, joints and seal land |
| Steering Rack | Exact SUV generation, installed equipment and assembly interfaces | Rack label, mounting, ratio, joints and interfaces |
| Engine Mount | Identified petrol or Hybrid+ engine application; ZS EV excluded | Engine label, bracket, position and mount design |
| Transmission Mount | Exact SUV generation, installed equipment and assembly interfaces | Gearbox label, body pickups, bracket and isolator |
| Subframe | Ordinary chassis carrier only; HV battery structure and powertrain modules excluded | Axle, build, suspension pickups and drivetrain interfaces |
| Steering Knuckle | Exact SUV generation, installed equipment and assembly interfaces | Corner, bearing format, strut, arm and brake mounts |
| Rear Axle / Torsion Beam | Confirmed torsion-beam installation and actual body/axle record | Rear beam shape, pivot bushes, spring seats and wheel-end plates |
| Brake Vacuum Pump | Identified brake vacuum source only; mechanical or electric drive must be confirmed | Drive type, pressure circuit, ports, bracket and electrical label |
Continue the accepted list
Keep the full vehicle record with the ZS system directory. The parts-list quotation guide covers quantity, destination and commercial details without assuming price or stock.
Auto parts inquiry
Send the vehicle and part evidence.
Include brand, full model, year, engine or EV drivetrain, OE/material code, quantity, destination and packing request. You can attach a list or old-part photos.