Short guides on the questions that come up before a brake or clutch part is ordered.
A VIN check is the only reliable way to confirm a brake or clutch part fits. This guide explains what each VIN position means, what to send a supplier, and the traps that make two identical-looking cars use different parts.
Where the number is stamped, how the main makers format it, and how to tell an OEM number from an interchange number.
What the bore size means, why aluminium and cast iron are not interchangeable, and which details decide whether a master cylinder will fit.
How minimum order quantities are set, how sample orders work, and the four parts of a lead time quote.
How brake parts are charged for freight, why volumetric weight beats actual weight on light cartons, and what belongs on a carton mark.