Start with every identifier you already have
A number used by a distributor, rebuilder or another aftermarket catalog may still help locate a candidate kit even when it is not an OE number. Treat it as a cross-reference for identification, not proof of fitment.
- Existing aftermarket reference
- Vehicle make, model, year and market
- Front or rear caliper
- Left or right side if relevant
- Caliper manufacturer or casting marks
- Photos of the old kit and caliper
Photograph the complete kit clearly
Place every component on a clean background and photograph it directly from above. Add close views of seals, boots and unusual profiles. A ruler or caliper gauge should be visible when dimensions are important.
- One full-kit photo
- Piston and seal close-up
- Guide boot profile
- Bleeder screw and small caps
- Any mechanical rear-caliper component
- Package label only when you are permitted to share it
Measure the parts that control sealing and movement
For hydraulic parts, diameter and groove compatibility matter more than a general visual match. For guide-pin kits, pin diameter, working length, boot seats and bolt design should be compared.
- Piston outside diameter and height
- Square seal inside and outside dimensions
- Dust-boot inner and outer seating profile
- Guide-pin diameter and length
- Thread size and pitch
- Boot and bushing dimensions
Use a physical sample when the risk is high
A sample is recommended when the application is unconfirmed, the kit contains many rear-caliper mechanism parts, or previous leakage and fitment problems have occurred. The supplier can compare dimensions and kit contents before quotation.
What Shibao asks buyers to send
Shibao accepts a reference number, product photo, dimensions or physical sample for matching. Vehicle application and OE information are not published as confirmed facts until verification is complete.
