Automotive aftermarket and engineered parts from China
Brake pads, filters, suspension parts, fasteners, seals and cycle parts are bought by parts distributors in the UK and overseas, usually by part number and in mixed containers. Cambridge China Bridge sources them direct from specialist Chinese factories and checks each part number before loading.
Aftermarket quality problems usually start with an order that describes a part instead of identifying it. We work by part number against an OE cross-reference and reference samples, and our own staff in China check dimensions, approval marks and batch codes before the container is sealed.
Replacement brake linings carry their own approval rules in Great Britain, and other markets have their own certificates. The guides below cover what to specify, which approvals to check and how to keep batches traceable.
What we source
- Brake pads and shoes
- Oil, air, fuel and cabin filters
- Suspension and steering parts
- Screws, nuts, washers and custom fasteners
- O-rings, gaskets and end caps
- Bicycle parts and tyres
What to consider
- Order every line by part number against an OE cross-reference and reference samples.
- Check the approval mark and batch code on the part and the box, not only the certificate.
- Specialist factories make each part family; audit each for the process it runs.
- Keep batch codes on the packing list so a later problem can be traced.
Common questions
Do replacement brake pads need approval in the UK?
Under the Road Vehicles (Brake Linings Safety) Regulations 1999, as originally made, replacement brake linings for relevant vehicles must be approved and marked; the automotive guide sets it out.
Can you supply parts distributors outside the UK?
Yes. We quote to your own port in GBP, USD or EUR and inspect in China before loading.
Can you mix part families in one container?
Yes. Parts from several factories are consolidated, counted by part number and checked at loading.
Related guides
- Sourcing automotive aftermarket parts from China: brake pads, filters and suspensionFor parts distributors in the UK and overseas: order by part number, check approval marks, inspect dimensions and markings, and control batches before loading.
- Sourcing screws, nuts, washers and custom fasteners from ChinaFor UK hardware and industrial buyers: fastener drawings, thread and material requirements, batch evidence, packing and a complete delivered comparison.
- Sourcing O-rings, gaskets and plastic end caps from ChinaFor UK industrial buyers: specify rubber seals, custom gaskets and tube end caps by drawing, material and use, with fit trials and batch traceability.
- Sourcing bicycle tyres, tubes and parts from ChinaTyres and tubes come in cheaply, complete bicycles carry 48.5% anti-dumping duty, and so do essential parts above 300 a month. What a cycle retailer checks.
- Container loading check in China: what to verify before sealingA full-container buyer's loading checklist: carton counts, labels, container condition, stowage, seal evidence and the limits of a loading check.