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Automotive Brake Caliper Market Research Report Information By Product Type (Fixed Brake Caliper and Floating Brake Caliper), By Material (Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, and Aluminum), By Vehicle Type (Passenger Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle), By Sales Channel (OEM and Aftermarket), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest Of The World)—Market Forecast Till 2032


ID: MRFR/AM/6449-HCR | 100 Pages | Author: Sejal Akre| April 2024

Automotive Brake Caliper Market Overview:


Automotive brake caliper market was valued at USD 8.9 billion in 2022. The automotive brake caliper market sales channel is projected to grow from USD 9.2 billion in 2023 to USD 12.5 billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.80% during the forecast period (2023 - 2032). The increased sale and manufacture of commercial vehicles worldwide, the expanding use of automotive brake calipers in SUVs, and the rising demand for off-highway vehicles as a result of expanding mining and construction operations, are the key market drivers enhancing the market growth.


Automotive Brake Caliper Market Overview


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Automotive Brake Caliper Market Trends


The increasing use of automotive brake Caliper in SUV's is driving the market growth


The main factors propelling this market's expansion are the rising sales and production of commercial vehicles globally, the rising demand for off-highway vehicles due to the expansion of the mining and construction industries, the rise in long-distance travel, the system's low maintenance costs, and the escalating safety concerns for both passenger and commercial vehicles. One of the problems impeding market growth is the increasing stopping distances associated with hydraulic braking and the strict rules around the use of lightweight materials in the braking system. However, during the forecast period, it is anticipated that factors such as rising per capita disposable income in nations like China, India, and Germany, advancements in automotive technology, including regenerative braking systems, rapid urbanisation, a booming Aftermarket brake calipers industry, and developing economies in emerging nations will present opportunities for the global market. The need to build braking systems in accordance with government laws has encouraged producers of automobile braking systems to compete in the automotive brake Caliper market and utilise more environmentally friendly materials in braking systems. This is one of the main driving forces for the expansion of this sector.


To increase vehicle safety, Aftermarket brake calipers are a sort of braking mechanism used in cars. In disc brakes, high-pressure braking methods are employed. Cast iron, stainless steel, and aluminium are just a few of the materials used in an Aftermarket brake calipers. These materials are affordable to brake system makers and can be found in acceptable quantities on the market. This system's main benefit is its ability to be built with enough fail-safe capacity to slow the wheels of the car by causing friction with the rotors. As the master cylinder is connected to the brake pads via tubes, hoses, and valves that transport brake fluid throughout the system, this sort of braking system is simple to install onto the brake pads. The expansion of the market is being driven by the growing cooperation between OEMs and the automotive brake Caliper industry.


The market need for brake Calipers is growing as a result of the increased demand for disc brakes in automobiles. Additionally, the brake Caliper market is being driven by an increase in vehicle sales and an expansion in the production capacity of automakers. Additionally, rising customer appeal for a safe and comfortable ride is propelling brake Caliper market expansion. The brake Caliper market is also expanding as a result of rising R&D activity and new product introductions. However, it is projected that the development of effective and affordable disc brake alternatives will impede market expansion. The market is expanding due to the growing use of brake Calipers in the two-wheeler segment.  Thus, driving the Automotive Brake Caliper market revenue.


Automotive Brake Caliper Market Segment Insights:


Automotive Brake Caliper Product Type Insights


The Automotive Brake Caliper Market segmentation, based on product type, includes fixed brake Caliper and floating brake Caliper. Floating brake Caliper segment dominated the global market in 2022. The main factor in the widespread use of floating brake Calipers in automobiles is their low cost. In contrast to the brake Caliper in a loosely attached bracket, the floating brake Caliper is made of a bracket that is firmly installed.


Automotive Brake Caliper Material Insights


The Automotive Brake Caliper Market segmentation, based on material, includes cast iron, stainless steel, and aluminum. Stainless steel segment dominated the Automotive Brake Caliper Market in 2022. These materials are widely accessible at reasonable prices and maintain a number of beneficial qualities like improved mechanical strength, higher corrosion resistance, and higher strengths and durability.


Automotive Brake Caliper Vehicle Type Insights


The Automotive Brake Caliper Market segmentation, based on vehicle type, includes passenger vehicle and commercial vehicle. Passenger vehicle segment dominated the Automotive Brake Caliper Market in 2022. The main drivers of the global expansion of the passenger car market are the high demographic rate, increasing urbanisation, and rising purchasing power of the populace.


Automotive Brake Caliper Sales Channel Insights


The Automotive Brake Caliper Market segmentation, based on sales channel, includes OEM and aftermarket. OEM segment dominated the global market in 2022. This is because air disc brakes for vehicles are becoming more and more necessary. The market will be further supported by rising demand from producers of zero fuel emission vehicles and a growing desire for high-performance, safe vehicles.


Figure 1: Automotive Brake Caliper Market, by Sales Channel, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)


Automotive Brake Caliper Market, by Sales Channel, 2022 & 2032


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Automotive Brake Caliper Regional Insights


By region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. The North America Automotive Brake Caliper Market dominated this market in 2022 (45.80%). Due to the high level of living and high discretionary income of the population in these areas, there is an increasing demand for high performance and luxury vehicles, which has sped up the expansion of the Aftermarket brake calipers industry there. Due to the fact that braking systems are a crucial part of cars, there are likely to be plenty of job opportunities in this area as car sales increase. Further, the U.S. automotive brake caliper market held the largest market share, and the Canada Automotive Brake Caliper market was the fastest growing market in the North America region.


Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.


Figure 2: Automotive Brake Caliper Market Share By Region 2022 (USD Billion)


Automotive Brake Caliper Market Share By Region 2022


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


The European automotive brake caliper market accounted for the healthy market share in 2022. This is a result of the rising disposable income in nations like Germany and the United Kingdom, as well as the expansion of the Aftermarket brake calipers industry, population growth, fast urbanisation, and increased attention to vehicle and driver safety. Further, the German Automotive Brake Caliper market held the largest market share, and the U.K Automotive Brake Caliper market was the fastest growing market in the European region


The Asia Pacific Automotive Brake Caliper Market is expected to register significant growth from 2023 to 2032. Since automobiles are these nations' primary means of mobility, developing nations like China and India are major drivers of the market for Aftermarket brake calipers. The automotive manufacturers are also spending a significant amount of money on research to develop cutting-edge braking systems for cars, which could increase demand for brake calipers in the upcoming years. Moreover, China’s automotive brake caliper market held the largest market share, and the Indian automotive brake caliper market was the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.


Automotive Brake Caliper Key Market Players & Competitive Insights


Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development in order to expand their product lines, which will help the Automotive Brake Caliper market, grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking a variety of strategic activities to expand their global footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, automotive calipers Industry must offer cost-effective items.


Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics used by manufacturers in the global automotive calipers Industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the automotive calipers Industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to medicine. Major players in the Automotive Brake Caliper market, including AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO., LTD, AISIN SEIKI Co., Ltd, Continental AG, ZF Friedrichshafen, WABCO, Brembo S.p.A., Mando Corporation, ACDelco, Apec Braking, Robert Bosch, ATL Industries, AbeBrakes, BWI Group, Budweg Caliper A/S, and Japan Brake Industrial Co., Ltd., are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.


Manufacturers of commercial trucks, trailers, buses, and passenger cars can purchase goods from WABCO Holdings Inc. (WABCO) that are electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical, and aerodynamic. Pneumatic anti-lock braking systems (ABS), electronic anti-lock braking systems (EBS), electronic stability control (ESC) systems, brake controls, automated manual gearbox (AMT) systems, air disc brakes and conventional mechanical products like actuators, air compressors and air control valves for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, buses and trailers are among the company's most important offerings. The world's largest contract for the provision of highly developed and lightweight single piston air disc brake technology for light and medium duty trucks was signed in Shanghai in July 2018 by WABCO Holdings Inc., a well-known technology supplier and service provider.


Designing, developing, manufacturing, and marketing brake systems for original equipment (OE), aftermarket, and racing vehicles are the responsibilities of Brembo SpA (Brembo), a division of Nuova FourB S.r.l. For use in automobile and commercial vehicle applications, it provides items including brake discs, brake Calipers, aluminium components, and side-wheel modules. It provides brake master cylinders, light-alloy wheels, brake pads, Calipers and complete braking systems for motorcycle manufacturers. Under the brand names Brembo, Brembo Racing, AP Racing, SBS Friction, J. Juan, ByBre, AP, Breco, and Marchesini, Brembo sells its products. Additionally, the business offers engineering services. Brembo has been chosen as the main provider of entire brake Caliper assemblies for the FF 91, Faraday Future sophisticated Electric Inc.'s ("FF") most sophisticated and opulent electric vehicle, starting in April 2022.


Key Companies in the Automotive Brake Caliper market include



  • AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO., LTD

  • AISIN SEIKI Co., Ltd

  • Continental AG

  • ZF Friedrichshafen

  • WABCO

  • Brembo S.p.A.

  • Mando Corporation

  • ACDelco

  • Apec Braking

  • Robert Bosch

  • ATL Industries

  • AbeBrakes

  • BWI Group

  • Budweg Caliper A/S

  • Japan Brake Industrial Co., Ltd.


Automotive Calipers Industry Developments


June 2023BBB Industries LLC through its fully owned subsidiary Budweg Calliper A/S, a market leader in the environmentally friendly production of air disc brake callipers, starters, and alternators, has purchased Inter-Turbo sp. z o.o.The agreement's terms were kept a secret. After purchasing Budweg in 2022 and numerous other companies in other parts of Europe since 2019, this acquisition further increases BBB's footprint there.


February 2023In a tweet that said only "Arriving Soon" and featured the Safari, Harrier, and Nexon's silhouettes against a darkish-red background, Tata Motors teased the Red Dark Edition lineup. The Safari and Harrier Red Dark variants were first displayed at the 2023 Auto Expo, but it now appears that the Nexon will also be part of the lineup. The line-up, which could have some added features beyond the standard line-up, will probably be introduced in March or April of this year with a few minor cosmetic adjustments. We got in touch with a few dealers, and they estimated that the price would be about Rs. 1 to 1.5 lakhs more than the standard line-up.The exterior of the vehicles on display at the Auto Expo was all-black, with red brake callipers mounted on black wheels, and the grille was black with red highlights. Over a piano-black dashboard, the interior featured red upholstery with a quilted pattern and carbon fibre-like accents.


May 2023Brembo, an Italian company, has set up an extension of its automotive brake calliper manufacturing facility in Escobedo, Nuevo León, Mexico. For top-tier producers of cars, motorcycles, and commercial vehicles, Brembo designs and makes high-performance brake systems and components. A $207 million investment was made in Mexico for the expansion, which started in 2021. Along with the 1,100 employees who have worked at the plant since 2016, it will add 500 more employees by 2027.The facility's output is doubled with the 322,917 square foot Escobedo addition, which also improves all stages of the manufacture of aluminium callipers, from foundry through manufacturing and assembly.


May 2022: The 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V, the most potent full-size SUV in the market, has been unveiled by Cadillac. Six-piston Brembo front brakes, Edge Red brake Calipers, Magnetic Ride Control 4.0, and Air Ride Adaptive Suspension are all standard on the Escalade V-Series.


Automotive Brake Caliper Market Segmentation:


Automotive Brake Caliper Product Type Outlook



  • Fixed Brake Caliper

  • Floating Brake Caliper


Automotive Brake Caliper Material Outlook



  • Cast Iron

  • Stainless Steel

  • Aluminum


Automotive Brake Caliper Vehicle Type Outlook



  • Passenger Vehicle

  • Commercial Vehicle


Automotive Brake Caliper Sales Channel Outlook



Automotive Brake Caliper Regional Outlook




  • North America

    • US

    • Canada




  • Europe

    • Germany

    • France

    • UK

    • Italy

    • Spain

    • Rest of Europe




  • Asia-Pacific

    • China

    • Japan

    • India

    • Australia

    • South Korea

    • Australia

    • Rest of Asia-Pacific




  • Rest of the World

    • Middle East

    • Africa

    • Latin America



Report Attribute/Metric Details
Market Size 2022 USD 8.9 Billion
Market Size 2023 USD 9.2 Billion
Market Size 2032 USD 12.5 Billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) 3.80% (2023-2032)
Base Year 2022
Market Forecast Period 2023-2032
Historical Data 2018- 2022
Market Forecast Units Value (USD Billion)
Report Coverage Revenue Forecast, Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
Segments Covered Product Type, Material, Vehicle Type, Sales Channel, and Region
Geographies Covered North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World
Countries Covered The U.S., Canada, German, France, U.K, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil
Key Companies Profiled AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO., LTD, AISIN SEIKI Co., Ltd, Continental AG, ZF Friedrichshafen, WABCO, Brembo S.p.A., Mando Corporation, ACDelco, Apec Braking, Robert Bosch, ATL Industries, AbeBrakes, BWI Group, Budweg Caliper A/S, and Japan Brake Industrial Co., Ltd.
Key Market Opportunities Rising adoption of aluminum to foster
Key Market Dynamics The increasing use of Automotive Brake Caliper in SUV's, rising sale and production of commercial vehicles across the globe, and rising demand for off-highway vehicles due to growing construction and mining activities


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The Automotive Brake Caliper Market size was valued at USD 8.9 Billion in 2022.

The global market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.80% during the forecast period, 2023-2032.

North America had the largest share in the global market

The key players in the market are AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO., LTD, AISIN SEIKI Co., Ltd, Continental AG, ZF Friedrichshafen, WABCO, Brembo S.p.A., Mando Corporation, ACDelco, Apec Braking, Robert Bosch, ATL Industries, AbeBrakes, BWI Group, Budweg Caliper A/S, and Japan Brake Industrial Co., Ltd.

The Floating Brake Caliper Product Type dominated the market in 2022.

The Stainless Steel Material had the largest share in the global market.

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