Bosch adds 50 part numbers

Feb. 12, 2015

Robert Bosch LLC has released 50 part numbers covering brake pads, wiper blade sets, an alternator and two remanufactured starters.

Brake pads

Bosch has added 45 brake pad sets to its braking components portfolio with hardware kits included for select applications. Of these, 37 new SKUs expand Bosch QuietCast Brake Pad coverage by an additional 34.7 million units in operation. The remaining eight new part numbers expand Bosch Blue Brake Pad coverage by an additional 7.3 million units in operation.

The new Bosch QuietCast Brake Pads coverage includes:

* 2003-2007 Cadillac CTS;

* 2006-2010 Dodge Ram 1500;

* 2011-2014 Audi A1;

* 2012-2014 Toyota Prius V;

* 2007-2011 Mazda CX-7;

* 2007-2014 Toyota Camry;

* 1996-2004 Volkswagen Jetta;

* 2002-2010 Lexus SC430;

* 2001-2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser and more.

The new Bosch Blue Brake Pad Sets cover 2005-2009 Ford F-350, 2005-2014 Honda CRV, 2006-2011 Audi A3, 2013-2014 Hyundai Santa Fe and more.

Wiper blade sets

Bosch has added one Aerotwin Wiper Blade set and one Twin Wiper Blade set to its portfolio of wipers. Bosch Aerotwin offers a direct OE replacement for vehicles requiring specific connection types and features an integrated wind spoiler design. Bosch Twin offers a pre-assembled OE-style adapter available for various connection types. These two additions enhance Bosch coverage for late-model European vehicles.

A Bosch Aerotwin Wiper Blade set is available in 24-inch and 19-inch blade sizes for the 2011 – 2013 VW Jetta and 2011 – 2013 VW Passat. Bosch Aerotwin Wiper Blade sets are now available for an additional 672,200 vehicles in operation in the U.S.

A Bosch Twin Wiper Blade set is available in 20-inch and 22-inch blade sizes for the following applications: 2000 – 2006 BMW 3 Series (convertible); 2000 – 2006 BMW 3 Series (coupe); 1999 – 2005 BMW 3 Series (sedan); 1999 – 2005 BMW 3 Series (wagon); 2001 – 2006 BMW M3 (coupe); 2000 – 2006 BMW M3 (convertible). The Bosch Twin Wiper Blade set is now available for an additional 573,464 vehicles in operation in the U.S.

Rotating machines

Bosch has added three SKUs to the rotating machine line for February, adding coverage for over 300,000 U.S. vehicles in operation. These SKUs offer coverage for late-model domestic, Asian and European applications.

The new alternator covers 2011-2013 Mini Cooper applications, while the remanufactured starters cover 2012-2013 Mazda 3 and Mazda CX-5, and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 Touring Convertible.

For more information on new aftermarket products from Bosch, visit the company’s website.