Bosch adds 17 new aftermarket part numbers

Robert Bosch LLC has announced the addition of 17 new part numbers to its brake pads and rotating machines product lines in September.

Bosch QuietCast and Bosch Blue Brake Pads

This month, Bosch has added four new brake pad sets to its braking components portfolio – one to its QuietCast Brake Pad line and three SKUs to the Bosch Blue Brake Pad line – with hardware kits included for select applications.

Overall, the new part number releases extend Bosch coverage to an additional 368,000 late-model Mercedes-Benz units in operation. The new QuietCast Brake Pad part number comes with a hardware kit and covers applications including 2006-’09 Mercedes-Benz E350, 2007-’09 Mercedes-Benz GL320, 2010-’12 Mercedes Benz GL350, 2010-’11 Mercedes Benz ML450 and more.

All Bosch premium QuietCast brake pads feature friction formulas specific to the application – semi-metallic, NAO or copper-free ceramic – and include synthetic lubricant in each package.

The three additions to the Bosch Blue Brake Pad line add coverage for 119,000 units in operation. Two of these SKUs include a hardware kit and fit applications that include: 2007-’13 Mercedes-Benz CL550; 2012-’13 Mercedes-Benz S350; 2012-’13 Mercedes-Benz CL600; 2005-’09 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG; and 2005-’10 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG Performance.

Specially designed to deliver quality and performance to the “everyday driver,” Bosch Blue Brake Pads come towel-wrapped for select applications providing added protection and value. The material used is similar to the shop towels that technicians use on a daily basis while working on their customers’ cars.

Rotating Machines

Bosch Starting and Charging systems is releasing 13 new remanufactured starter and alternator part numbers covering 10 million additional late-model domestic, Asian and European vehicles in operation.

The new releases include remanufactured alternators for 2012-’14 Mazda 5 L4 Cyl. 2.5L; 2010 Chrysler Town & Country V6 Cyl. 3.3L and 3.8L; 2007-’08 Jeep Wrangler V6 Cyl. 3.8L; 2008-’10 Dodge Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500, L6 Cyl. 6.7L Diesel and more.

Remanufactured starters are available for 2006 Honda Civic L4 Cyl. 1.8 (M/T only); 2008-’13 Nissan Rogue L4 Cyl. 2.5L; 2010-’13 Lexus RX350 V6 Cyl. 3.5 L; 2009-’11 Toyota RAV4 L4 Cyl. 2.5L and V6 Cyl. 3.5L; 2011-’12 Toyota Sienna L4 Cyl. 2.7L and V6 Cyl. 3.5L; 2004-’08 Dodge Dakota V6 Cyl. 3.7L and V8 Cyl. 4.7L; 2007-’10 Volvo S80 V8 Cyl. 4.4L; 2011 Volvo XC90, V8 Cyl. 4.4L and more.

Built with high-quality materials and the most advanced technology to withstand extreme heat, cold and high demand, Bosch alternators and starters are 100 percent performance-tested and are designed to last longer and deliver more reliable service.

“We are committed to meeting the product needs of our customers – the shop owner, technician, jobber and WDs,” said Thomas Winter, vice president, automotive aftermarket, Robert Bosch LLC. “For that purpose, we work diligently to expand our product portfolio so that auto service professionals have the Bosch parts they need to perform quality jobs on their customers’ vehicles. For example, currently, Bosch provides the best-in-class market coverage for domestic, Asian and European vehicles for QuietCast Brake Pads.”