SOURCING GUIDES

Buying brake parts from China, written by the factory.

Most sourcing advice is written by people who have never stood on a shop floor in Zhejiang. These are the checks we ask buyers to run — on any supplier, including us.

QUICK ANSWERS

Short notes, before the long reads.

The details buyers ask us for most often, in one line each.

IDENTIFICATIONStart with the number on the part, not the filename
OE, factory and catalog reference numbers serve different purposes. A useful search keeps those identities separate, then checks the vehicle application.
PRODUCT FAMILIESVacuum booster, hydraulic booster or master cylinder?
Separate the product family before comparing references. Similar-looking parts can belong to different brake systems and vehicle programs.
RFQ CHECKLISTWhat to send for a faster sourcing review
The known reference number, vehicle year/make/model, estimated quantity, target market, and any drawing or sample photo you have.