The class 4–8 truck brakes aftermarket in North America is mature, and the well-established participants have built solid relationships across all distribution channels. Nonetheless, the aftermarket is facing strong pricing pressure because of product commoditization; product differentiation is relatively low. In addition, fleets are highly price sensitive, which creates opportunities for brand substitutions and imported, low-cost brake components that threaten well-established market participants’ offerings.
Pneumatic brake drums will witness a decline during the forecast period due to increasing use of pneumatic disc brakes, which offer enhanced performance and are cost effectiveness, in the front axle. However, pneumatic drum brakes will remain the standard choice in HD trucks during the forecast period. Hydraulic brake rotors are the standard option on class 4–6 trucks; they will remain the dominate choice over declining hydraulic brake drum technology.
Research Scope
Frost & Sullivan's research service on the class 4-8 truck brakes aftermarket in North America forecasts market size from 2022 to 2028 using a base year is 2021. The study analyzes key medium- and heavy-duty (MD/HD) truck hydraulic and pneumatic brake components, including drums, shoes, slack adjusters, rotors, calipers, and pads. Market forecasts are derived from miles driven, usage patterns, installation rates, replacement rates, and total vehicles in operation (VIO). This analysis covers the different brake components by unit shipment, revenue, distribution channel, and price. An examination of the competitive environment for each brake component is included, and the top competitors are profiled.
Key Issues Addressed
- What is the replacement rate across all brake product categories for class 4–8 trucks?
- What are the aftermarket size and revenue for class 4–8 trucks?
- What are the outlook and pricing trends for the class 4–8 truck brakes aftermarket during the forecast period?
- What are the market trends and challenges for the class 4–8 truck brakes aftermarket?
- What are the current and future strategies that will foster growth for participants in the class 4–8 truck brakes aftermarket?
Author: Wallace Lau
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Research Scope—Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket
Key Questions This Study ill Answer
Vehicle Segmentation
Product Segmentation
Product Definitions
Market Definitions
VIO Forecast by Class
Class 4–8 Electric Truck Unit Shipment Forecast
Annual Vehicle Miles Traveled—Forecast
Hydraulic Brake VIO Penetration Rate
Pneumatic Brake VIO Penetration Rate
Growth Drivers
Growth Restraints
CASE Impact on Brake Replacement Aftermarket—2022–2028
Key Takeaways
Growth Metrics
Total Market Revenue and Unit Shipment Forecast
Growth Metrics
Total Market Revenue and Unit Shipment Forecast
Unit Shipment Forecast by Subcomponent
Revenue Forecast by
Pricing Analysis by
Remanufactured Brake Shoes
Distribution Analysis by Channel Type
Unit Share of Top Participants
Growth Metrics
Total Market Revenue and Unit Shipment Forecast
Unit Shipment Forecast by Subcomponent
Revenue Forecast by Subcomponent
Pricing Analysis by Subcomponent
Remanufactured Brake Calipers
Distribution Analysis by Channel Type
Unit Share of Top Participants
Growth Metrics
Total Market Revenue and Unit Shipment Forecast
Unit Shipment Forecast by Subcomponent
Revenue Forecast by
Pricing Analysis by
Remanufactured Brake Shoes
Distribution Analysis by Channel Type
Unit Share of Top Participants
Growth Metrics
Total Market Revenue and Unit Shipment Forecast
Unit Shipment Forecast by Subcomponent
Revenue Forecast by
Pricing Analysis by
Remanufactured Brake Calipers
Distribution Analysis by Channel Type
Unit Share of Top Participants
Drum rakes Brand Positioning—All Channels
Brake Shoes Brand Positioning—All Channels
Slack Adjustors Brand Positioning—All Channels
Disc Brake Rotors Brand Positioning—All Channels
Brake Pads Brand Positioning—All Channels
Calipers Brand Positioning—All Channels
Supplier ProfileMeritor, Inc.
Supplier ProfileBendix Corporation
Supplier ProfileDRiV Incorporated
Supplier ProfileFirst Brands Group, LLC
Supplier ProfileWebb Wheel Products, Inc.
Supplier ProfileAccuride International
Growth Opportunity 1Adoption of Disc Brake Technology
Growth Opportunity 1Adoption of Disc Brake Technology
Growth Opportunity 2Emerging Electrification Trend to Spur Regenerative Braking
Growth Opportunity 2Emerging Electrification Trend to Spur Regenerative Braking (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3OE Partnership/Private Labeling
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List of Figures- Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Vehicles in Operation (VIO) Forecast, North America, 2018–2028
- Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Vehicle Segmentation, North America, 2021
- Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Product Segmentation, North America, 2021
- Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Product Definitions, North America, 2021
- Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Market Definitions, North America, 2021
- Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Replacement Aftermarket: VIO Forecast by Class, North America, 2018–2028
- Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Electric Truck Unit Shipment Forecast, North America, 2021 and 2028
- Class 4–8 Truck Brake Aftermarket: Class 7–8 Vehicles Annual Travel Miles, North America, 2018–2028
- Class 4–8 Truck Brake Aftermarket: Class 4–6 Vehicles Annual Travel Miles, North America, 2018–2028
- Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Hydraulic Brake VIO Penetration Rate, North America, 2018 and 2028
- Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Pneumatic Brake VIO Penetration Rate, North America, 2018 and 2028
- Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Growth Drivers, North America, 2022–2028
- Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Growth Restraints, North America, 2022–2028
- Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Growth Metrics, North America, 2021
- Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Revenue and Unit Shipment Forecast, North America, 2018–2028
- Class 4–8 Hydraulic Brake Drum, Shoe, and Slack Adjustor Aftermarket: Growth Metrics, North America, 2021
- Class 4–8 Hydraulic Brake Drum, Shoe, and Slack Adjustor Aftermarket: Revenue and Unit Shipment Forecast, North America, 2018–2028
- Class 4–8 Hydraulic Brake Drum, Shoe, and Slack Adjustor Aftermarket: Unit Shipment Forecast by Subcomponent, North America, 2018–2028
- Class 4–8 Hydraulic Brake Drum, Shoe, and Slack Adjustor Aftermarket: Revenue Forecast by Subcomponent, North America, 2018–2028
- Class 4–8 Hydraulic Brake Drum, Shoe, and Slack Adjustor Aftermarket: Pricing Analysis by Subcomponent, North America, 2018–2028
- Class 4–8 Hydraulic Brake Drum, Shoe, and Slack Adjustor Aftermarket: Remanufactured Brake Shoes, North America, 2021 and 2028
- Class 4–8 Hydraulic Brake Drum, Shoe, and Slack Adjustor Aftermarket: Distribution Analysis by Channel Type, North America, 2021
- Class 4–8 Hydraulic Brake Drum, Shoe, and Slack Adjustor Aftermarket: Unit Share of Top Participants, North America, 2021
- Class 4–8 Hydraulic Brake Rotor, Pad, and Caliper Aftermarket: Growth Metrics, North America, 2021
- Class 4–8 Hydraulic Brake Rotor, Pad, and Caliper Aftermarket: Revenue and Unit Shipment Forecast, North America, 2018–2028
- Class 4–8 Hydraulic Brake Rotor, Pad, and Caliper Aftermarket: Unit Shipment Forecast by Subcomponent, North America, 2018–2028
- Class 4–8 Hydraulic Brake Rotor, Pad, and Caliper Aftermarket: Revenue Forecast by Subcomponent, North America, 2018–2028
- Class 4–8 Hydraulic Brake Rotor, Pad, and Caliper Aftermarket: Pricing Analysis by Subcomponent, North America, 2018–2028
- Class 4–8 Hydraulic Brake Rotor, Pad, and Caliper Aftermarket: Remanufactured Brake Calipers, North America, 2021 and 2028
- Class 4–8 Hydraulic Brake Rotor, Pad, and Caliper Aftermarket: Distribution Analysis by Channel Type, North America, 2021
- Class 4–8 Hydraulic Brake Rotor, Pad, and Caliper Aftermarket: Unit Share of Top Participants, North America, 2021
- Class 4–8 Pneumatic Brake Drum, Shoe, and Slack Adjustor Aftermarket: Growth Metrics, North America, 2021
- Class 4–8 Pneumatic Brake Drum, Shoe, and Slack Adjustor Aftermarket: Revenue and Unit Shipment Forecast, North America, 2018–2028
- Class 4–8 Pneumatic Brake Drum, Shoe, and Slack Adjustor Aftermarket: Unit Shipment Forecast by Subcomponent, North America, 2018–2028
- Class 4–8 Pneumatic Brake Drum, Shoe, and Slack Adjustor Aftermarket: Revenue Forecast by Subcomponent, North America, 2021–2028
- Class 4–8 Pneumatic Brake Drum, Shoe, and Slack Adjustor Aftermarket: Pricing Analysis by Subcomponent, North America, 2021–2028
- Class 4–8 Pneumatic Brake Drum, Shoe, and Slack Adjustor Aftermarket: Remanufactured Brake Shoes, North America, 2021 and 2028
- Class 4–8 Pneumatic Brake Drum, Shoe, and Slack Adjustor Aftermarket: Distribution Analysis by Channel Type, North America, 2021
- Class 4–8 Pneumatic Brake Drum, Shoe, and Slack Adjustor Aftermarket: Unit Share of Top Participants, North America, 2021
- Class 4–8 Pneumatic Brake Rotor, Pad, and Caliper Aftermarket: Growth Metrics, North America, 2021
- Class 4–8 Pneumatic Brake Rotor, Pad, and Caliper Aftermarket: Revenue and Unit Shipment Forecast, North America, 2018–2028
- Class 4–8 Pneumatic Brake Rotor, Pad, and Caliper Aftermarket: Unit Shipment Forecast by Subcomponent, North America, 2018–2028
- Class 4–8 Pneumatic Brake Rotor, Pad, and Caliper Aftermarket: Revenue Forecast by Subcomponent, North America, 2021–2028
- Class 4–8 Pneumatic Brake Rotor, Pad, and Caliper Aftermarket: Pricing Analysis by Subcomponent, North America, 2021–2028
- Class 4–8 Pneumatic Brake Rotor, Pad, and Caliper Aftermarket: Remanufactured Brake Calipers, North America, 2021 and 2028
- Class 4–8 Pneumatic Brake Rotor, Pad, and Caliper Aftermarket: Distribution Analysis by Channel Type, North America, 2021
- Class 4–8 Pneumatic Brake Rotor, Pad, and Caliper Aftermarket: Unit Share of Top Participants, North America, 2021
- Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Drum Brakes Distributor Brand Analysis, North America, 2021
- Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Brake Shoes Distributor Brand Analysis, North America, 2021
- Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Slack Adjustors Distributor Brand Analysis, North America, 2021
- Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Disc Brake Rotors Brand Analysis, North America, 2021
- Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Brake Pads Distributor Brand Analysis, North America, 2021
- Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Calipers Distributor Brand Analysis, North America, 2021
- Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Supplier Profile—Meritor, North America, 2021
- Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Supplier Profile—Bendix, North America, 2021
- Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Supplier Profile—DRiV, North America, 2021
- Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Supplier Profile—First Brands, North America, 2021
- Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Supplier Profile—Webb Wheel Products, North America, 2021
- Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Supplier Profile—Accuride, North America, 2021
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The class 4–8 truck brakes aftermarket in North America is mature, and the well-established participants have built solid relationships across all distribution channels. Nonetheless, the aftermarket is facing strong pricing pressure because of product commoditization; product differentiation is relatively low. In addition, fleets are highly price sensitive, which creates opportunities for brand substitutions and imported, low-cost brake components that threaten well-established market participants’ offerings.
Pneumatic brake drums will witness a decline during the forecast period due to increasing use of pneumatic disc brakes, which offer enhanced performance and are cost effectiveness, in the front axle. However, pneumatic drum brakes will remain the standard choice in HD trucks during the forecast period. Hydraulic brake rotors are the standard option on class 4–6 trucks; they will remain the dominate choice over declining hydraulic brake drum technology.--BEGIN PROMO--
Research Scope
Frost & Sullivan's research service on the class 4-8 truck brakes aftermarket in North America forecasts market size from 2022 to 2028 using a base year is 2021. The study analyzes key medium- and heavy-duty (MD/HD) truck hydraulic and pneumatic brake components, including drums, shoes, slack adjusters, rotors, calipers, and pads. Market forecasts are derived from miles driven, usage patterns, installation rates, replacement rates, and total vehicles in operation (VIO). This analysis covers the different brake components by unit shipment, revenue, distribution channel, and price. An examination of the competitive environment for each brake component is included, and the top competitors are profiled.
Key Issues Addressed
- What is the replacement rate across all brake product categories for class 4–8 trucks
- What are the aftermarket size and revenue for class 4–8 trucks
- What are the outlook and pricing trends for the class 4–8 truck brakes aftermarket during the forecast period
- What are the market trends and challenges for the class 4–8 truck brakes aftermarket
- What are the current and future strategies that will foster growth for participants in the class 4–8 truck brakes aftermarket
Author: Wallace Lau
| Deliverable Type | Market Research |
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| Author | Wallace Lau |
| Industries | Automotive |
| No Index | No |
| Is Prebook | No |
| List of Charts and Figures | Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Vehicles in Operation (VIO) Forecast, North America, 2018–2028~ Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Vehicle Segmentation, North America, 2021~ Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Product Segmentation, North America, 2021~ Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Product Definitions, North America, 2021~ Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Market Definitions, North America, 2021~ Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Replacement Aftermarket: VIO Forecast by Class, North America, 2018–2028~ Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Electric Truck Unit Shipment Forecast, North America, 2021 and 2028~ Class 4–8 Truck Brake Aftermarket: Class 7–8 Vehicles Annual Travel Miles, North America, 2018–2028~ Class 4–8 Truck Brake Aftermarket: Class 4–6 Vehicles Annual Travel Miles, North America, 2018–2028~ Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Hydraulic Brake VIO Penetration Rate, North America, 2018 and 2028~ Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Pneumatic Brake VIO Penetration Rate, North America, 2018 and 2028~ Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Growth Drivers, North America, 2022–2028~ Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Growth Restraints, North America, 2022–2028~ Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Growth Metrics, North America, 2021~ Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Revenue and Unit Shipment Forecast, North America, 2018–2028~ Class 4–8 Hydraulic Brake Drum, Shoe, and Slack Adjustor Aftermarket: Growth Metrics, North America, 2021~ Class 4–8 Hydraulic Brake Drum, Shoe, and Slack Adjustor Aftermarket: Revenue and Unit Shipment Forecast, North America, 2018–2028~ Class 4–8 Hydraulic Brake Drum, Shoe, and Slack Adjustor Aftermarket: Unit Shipment Forecast by Subcomponent, North America, 2018–2028~ Class 4–8 Hydraulic Brake Drum, Shoe, and Slack Adjustor Aftermarket: Revenue Forecast by Subcomponent, North America, 2018–2028~ Class 4–8 Hydraulic Brake Drum, Shoe, and Slack Adjustor Aftermarket: Pricing Analysis by Subcomponent, North America, 2018–2028~ Class 4–8 Hydraulic Brake Drum, Shoe, and Slack Adjustor Aftermarket: Remanufactured Brake Shoes, North America, 2021 and 2028~ Class 4–8 Hydraulic Brake Drum, Shoe, and Slack Adjustor Aftermarket: Distribution Analysis by Channel Type, North America, 2021~ Class 4–8 Hydraulic Brake Drum, Shoe, and Slack Adjustor Aftermarket: Unit Share of Top Participants, North America, 2021~ Class 4–8 Hydraulic Brake Rotor, Pad, and Caliper Aftermarket: Growth Metrics, North America, 2021~ Class 4–8 Hydraulic Brake Rotor, Pad, and Caliper Aftermarket: Revenue and Unit Shipment Forecast, North America, 2018–2028~ Class 4–8 Hydraulic Brake Rotor, Pad, and Caliper Aftermarket: Unit Shipment Forecast by Subcomponent, North America, 2018–2028~ Class 4–8 Hydraulic Brake Rotor, Pad, and Caliper Aftermarket: Revenue Forecast by Subcomponent, North America, 2018–2028~ Class 4–8 Hydraulic Brake Rotor, Pad, and Caliper Aftermarket: Pricing Analysis by Subcomponent, North America, 2018–2028~ Class 4–8 Hydraulic Brake Rotor, Pad, and Caliper Aftermarket: Remanufactured Brake Calipers, North America, 2021 and 2028~ Class 4–8 Hydraulic Brake Rotor, Pad, and Caliper Aftermarket: Distribution Analysis by Channel Type, North America, 2021~ Class 4–8 Hydraulic Brake Rotor, Pad, and Caliper Aftermarket: Unit Share of Top Participants, North America, 2021~ Class 4–8 Pneumatic Brake Drum, Shoe, and Slack Adjustor Aftermarket: Growth Metrics, North America, 2021~ Class 4–8 Pneumatic Brake Drum, Shoe, and Slack Adjustor Aftermarket: Revenue and Unit Shipment Forecast, North America, 2018–2028~ Class 4–8 Pneumatic Brake Drum, Shoe, and Slack Adjustor Aftermarket: Unit Shipment Forecast by Subcomponent, North America, 2018–2028~ Class 4–8 Pneumatic Brake Drum, Shoe, and Slack Adjustor Aftermarket: Revenue Forecast by Subcomponent, North America, 2021–2028~ Class 4–8 Pneumatic Brake Drum, Shoe, and Slack Adjustor Aftermarket: Pricing Analysis by Subcomponent, North America, 2021–2028~ Class 4–8 Pneumatic Brake Drum, Shoe, and Slack Adjustor Aftermarket: Remanufactured Brake Shoes, North America, 2021 and 2028~ Class 4–8 Pneumatic Brake Drum, Shoe, and Slack Adjustor Aftermarket: Distribution Analysis by Channel Type, North America, 2021~ Class 4–8 Pneumatic Brake Drum, Shoe, and Slack Adjustor Aftermarket: Unit Share of Top Participants, North America, 2021~ Class 4–8 Pneumatic Brake Rotor, Pad, and Caliper Aftermarket: Growth Metrics, North America, 2021~ Class 4–8 Pneumatic Brake Rotor, Pad, and Caliper Aftermarket: Revenue and Unit Shipment Forecast, North America, 2018–2028~ Class 4–8 Pneumatic Brake Rotor, Pad, and Caliper Aftermarket: Unit Shipment Forecast by Subcomponent, North America, 2018–2028~ Class 4–8 Pneumatic Brake Rotor, Pad, and Caliper Aftermarket: Revenue Forecast by Subcomponent, North America, 2021–2028~ Class 4–8 Pneumatic Brake Rotor, Pad, and Caliper Aftermarket: Pricing Analysis by Subcomponent, North America, 2021–2028~ Class 4–8 Pneumatic Brake Rotor, Pad, and Caliper Aftermarket: Remanufactured Brake Calipers, North America, 2021 and 2028~ Class 4–8 Pneumatic Brake Rotor, Pad, and Caliper Aftermarket: Distribution Analysis by Channel Type, North America, 2021~ Class 4–8 Pneumatic Brake Rotor, Pad, and Caliper Aftermarket: Unit Share of Top Participants, North America, 2021~ Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Drum Brakes Distributor Brand Analysis, North America, 2021~ Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Brake Shoes Distributor Brand Analysis, North America, 2021~ Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Slack Adjustors Distributor Brand Analysis, North America, 2021~ Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Disc Brake Rotors Brand Analysis, North America, 2021~ Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Brake Pads Distributor Brand Analysis, North America, 2021~ Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Calipers Distributor Brand Analysis, North America, 2021~ Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Supplier Profile—Meritor, North America, 2021~ Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Supplier Profile—Bendix, North America, 2021~ Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Supplier Profile—DRiV, North America, 2021~ Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Supplier Profile—First Brands, North America, 2021~ Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Supplier Profile—Webb Wheel Products, North America, 2021~ Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket: Supplier Profile—Accuride, North America, 2021~ |
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| WIP Number | K7D8-01-00-00-00 |
North American Class 4–8 Truck Brakes Aftermarket Growth Opportunities
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RELEASE DATE
05-Oct-2022
05-Oct-2022
REGION
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North America
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Market Research
Research Code: K7D8-01-00-00-00
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