Automotive Disc Brake Market Global Report 2026

The automotive disc brake market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $15.25 billion in 2025 to $16.24 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing vehicle production and sales, rising road safety awareness, growing demand for reliable stopping performance, increasing vehicle maintenance and brake replacement activity, and rising adoption of disc brakes in passenger and commercial vehicles.

The automotive disc brake market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $21.09 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for high-performance braking systems, increasing adoption of lightweight brake components, rising demand for improved thermal management, expanding electric and commercial vehicle production, and increasing preference for durable and low-maintenance braking components. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for high-performance braking systems, increasing adoption of lightweight brake components, growing demand for improved heat dissipation, increasing preference for durable brake components, and rising demand for enhanced braking efficiency.

The increasing vehicle production and sales volumes are expected to propel the growth of the automotive disc brake market in the coming years. Vehicle production and sales refer to the manufacturing and commercial distribution of passenger and commercial vehicles across global automotive markets. The rise in vehicle production and sales is driven by increasing consumer demand for automobiles, expanding urbanization, rising disposable incomes, growing demand for electric and advanced vehicles, and continuous investments by automotive manufacturers to expand manufacturing capacity. Increasing vehicle production and sales volumes boost the adoption of automotive disc brakes by increasing the number of new vehicles equipped with braking systems for safe and efficient operation. For instance, in April 2026, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), a Belgium-based automotive industry association, global car production grew by 4.2% to 78.7 million. Therefore, the increasing vehicle production and sales volumes are driving the growth of the automotive disc brake market.

Major companies operating in the automotive disc brake market are focusing on expanding brake manufacturing capacity, such as increasing production capacity for brake discs and disc-brake systems, to meet rising demand for advanced braking systems driven by the growing adoption of anti-lock braking systems (ABS). Brake manufacturing capacity expansion refers to investments in production facilities, equipment, and manufacturing capabilities aimed at increasing the output of brake components and systems while addressing growing vehicle production and braking technology requirements. For instance, in August 2025, Endurance Technologies Limited, an India-based manufacturer of automotive components, announced a US$14.39 million (₹136 crore) capacity expansion for its braking business at its Waluj facility in Maharashtra. The expansion includes an additional capacity of 100,000 brake discs per month and 100,000 disc-brake systems per month, with approximately US$1.37 million (₹12.9 crore) allocated toward brake disc capacity and US$2.07 million (₹19.6 crore) toward disc-brake system capacity. The expansion is intended to support the expected increase in ABS adoption and related demand for disc-brake systems, strengthening Endurance Technologies' manufacturing capabilities and addressing the growing demand for automotive disc brake solutions.

In June 2026, Motorcar Parts of America Inc., a US-based automotive aftermarket parts manufacturer and distributor, acquired Centric Parts Brake Brands for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Motorcar Parts of America aims to broaden its automotive braking product portfolio by integrating Centric Parts’ brands, catalogs, engineering resources, and proprietary technical information, strengthening its presence in professional installer and performance brake segments. Centric Parts Brake Brands is a US-based manufacturer of automotive disc brakes.

Major companies operating in the automotive disc brake market are Robert Bosch GmbH, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Knorr-Bremse AG, Aisin Corporation, Brembo N.V., Astemo Ltd., Akebono Brake Industry Co. Ltd., HL Holdings Corporation, ADVICS Co. Ltd., SAF-HOLLAND SE, MAT Holdings Inc., Fagor Ederlan Group, SHW AG, Brakes India Private Limited, Fras-le S.A., Rane Brake Lining Limited, Otto Zimmermann GmbH, Surface Transforms plc, EBC Brakes, Wilwood Engineering Inc., AP Racing Limited, Alcon Components Limited, Tarox Brakes, Baer Brakes.

North America was the dominant region in the automotive disc brake market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the rapidly growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automotive disc brake market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the automotive disc brake market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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