▶ BSF Automoción brand · ECE R-90 certified · ISO 9001:2015
Complete handbrake kit
for passenger cars and commercial vehicles
The definitive solution for the professional aftermarket: every parking brake system component in a single certified part number. It reduces part references, simplifies the warehouse and guarantees the garage a complete, type-approved repair.
Exclusive B2B channel · 24h delivery · +3,500 vehicle applications available
HB-KIT® PRODUCT
What is the HB-KIT®?
The HB-KIT® is the complete handbrake kit developed by BSF Automoción for the professional aftermarket channel. It brings together in a single part number all the components required for a complete repair of the rear parking brake system.
Unlike buying brake shoes separately, the HB-KIT® removes the need to hunt for secondary components: the return springs, pins, clips and adjuster mechanism are all included in the kit, ensuring full compatibility between certified parts.
Available for the best-selling models in the Spanish car parc: Seat, Volkswagen, Ford, Opel, Renault, Peugeot, Citroën, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and more than 40 additional makes.
HB-KIT® PRODUCT
INCLUDED COMPONENTS
What does the HB-KIT® include?
Each HB-KIT® contains the essential components of the rear parking brake system, verified to guarantee compatibility and the correct operation of the assembled unit:
Handbrake shoes
Brake shoes with friction materials that comply with the ECE R-90 regulation. Precisely sized for each vehicle, they ensure safe, reliable and long-lasting parking braking.
Return springs
High-quality return spring set. They maintain the correct tension in the parking system, ensuring full retraction of the brake shoes and effective operation of the handbrake.
Expander set
The expanders push the brake shoes against the inside of the disc to keep the vehicle immobilised when the parking brake is engaged.
Adjustment screw
The adjustment screw compensates for brake shoe wear, maintaining the correct clearance against the inner surface of the disc.
THE AFTERMARKET PROBLEM
Without the HB-KIT®, distributor and garage face a recurring problem that creates issues, delays and dissatisfied customers:
The problem the HB-KIT® solves
The garage orders handbrake shoes. The shoes arrive. On opening the drum, the mechanic finds that the springs are worn, the expander is broken or the screw has seized. Back to ordering parts. Delays. Dissatisfied customer. Wasted labour.
The HB-KIT®, the BSF handbrake kit, solves this problem at source: a single part number that includes everything needed. The distributor supplies it, the garage fits it. No issues, no callbacks, no returns.
VEHICLE COVERAGE
+3,500 applications for the Spanish car parc
More than 3,500 applications cover the Spanish and European car parc, with continuous updates for the best-selling models.
WHY BSF
Why do distributors choose BSF Automoción?
BSF Automoción has been supplying the Spanish aftermarket channel for more than 40 years. The HB-KIT® concentrates all that experience into the most in-demand handbrake product for the professional distribution network.
Specialisation in automotive braking
Our exclusive specialisation in braking systems allows us to deliver a fast, precise response tailored to each distributor’s needs. With in-depth knowledge of the product and the aftermarket, we provide technical advice, a high-quality range of spare parts and effective solutions to guarantee the best service to your garages.
Stock availability
With an average service level of 97%, we guarantee high product availability and back orders below 3%. This lets the distributor keep optimised stock, reduce warehousing costs and offer a fast, reliable service to its garages.
ISO 9001:2015 certified quality
BSF Automoción holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, which endorses the effectiveness of our processes and our commitment to continuous improvement. Under this quality management system, we apply an integral logistics model that vertically coordinates every department in the company to ensure a consistent, efficient and customer-focused service.
ECE R-90 type approval
All friction components comply with the ECE R-90 regulation, mandatory for brake parts in the European aftermarket. Certified safety in every kit.
One part number, zero errors
The distributor manages a single part number instead of five separate parts. Less stock, fewer ordering errors and greater efficiency in warehouse management.
24h B2B service
Guaranteed availability and order preparation within 24 working hours. Direct commercial support, with no intermediaries, for distributors and warehouses.
CERTIFIED QUALITY
Certifications and type approval
BSF Automoción operates under strict quality management systems and complies with international safety standards for brake components in the professional aftermarket channel.
ISO 9001:2015
Quality management system compliant with the ISO 9001 standard, audited and certified by Lloyd’s Register (LRQA). A guarantee of standardised processes, traceability and continuous control across production, quality assurance and distribution throughout the BSF catalogue.
ECE R-90
European technical regulation that sets out the safety and performance requirements for replacement brake parts. Mandatory compliance for marketing in the European market.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions about the HB-KIT®
Answers to the most common questions from distributors, warehouses and buying groups about the HB-KIT® and its integration into the aftermarket catalogue.
What is a complete handbrake kit and which components should it include?
A complete handbrake kit should include all the elements needed for a full repair of the rear parking system: type-approved brake shoes, return springs, an expander set and an adjustment screw. Buying only the brake shoes is the most common mistake in the workshop: when the drum is opened, worn springs, broken expanders or seized screws appear and force a second order. The HB-KIT® from BSF Automoción brings all these components together in a single ECE R-90 certified part number.
Why is it important that the handbrake kit includes the expanders?
The expanders push the brake shoes against the inner surface of the disc to keep the vehicle immobilised. With use they wear or break, and if they are not replaced together with the brake shoes, the system does not work correctly even with new shoes. The HB-KIT® includes them as standard, guaranteeing a complete repair from the outset.
Which regulation must handbrake shoes comply with in the European market?
In the European aftermarket, friction components must comply with the ECE R-90 regulation, mandatory for legal marketing. All the components of the BSF Automoción handbrake kit are type-approved in accordance with this regulation, and production is certified under ISO 9001:2015.
Is the BSF handbrake kit compatible with vehicles that have ABS and disc brakes on all four wheels?
Yes. The HB-KIT® is designed specifically for vehicles with disc brakes on all four wheels, which is the predominant configuration in today’s car parc. On these vehicles the parking brake acts on a small drum integrated inside the rear brake disc, a system independent of the main brake hydraulic circuit and of the ABS (Anti-lock Braking System). The kit includes all the components of that mechanism — brake shoes, springs, expanders and adjustment screw — without in any case interfering with the service braking system or the vehicle’s safety electronics.
For which vehicle makes and models is a handbrake kit available?
The catalogue exceeds 3,500 applications for the Spanish and European car parc: Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Opel, Renault, Peugeot, Citroën, Hyundai, Kia, Toyota, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Volvo, Land Rover, Porsche, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Lancia, Saab, Iveco and MAN. The catalogue is continuously updated.
How does the HB-KIT® handbrake kit differ from the SUPER-KIT® brake kit?
The HB-KIT® and the SUPER-KIT® are products for different systems. The SUPER-KIT® is a complete rear drum brake kit: it includes brake shoes, wheel cylinders and a spring kit, covering the service braking system. The HB-KIT® acts exclusively on the parking brake mechanism — the handbrake — and includes the specific brake shoes, mounting springs, expanders and adjustment screws or adjustment plate. On vehicles with handbrake systems independent of the drum brake, the SUPER-KIT® does not solve the problem: only the HB-KIT® guarantees a complete and correct replacement of the parking system.
What is the usual delivery time for brake parts distributors?
BSF Automoción offers express shipments with delivery within 24 working hours for distributors, warehouses and buying groups. For replenishment orders, the standard service guarantees dispatch in under 48 hours, with an average delivery rate of 97%. Thanks to optimised stock management, continuous high product availability is ensured.
Is the handbrake kit also suitable for vans and light commercial vehicles?
Yes. The BSF Automoción catalogue includes handbrake kits for light commercial vehicles (LCV) and vans from the market’s leading makes: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (all 3t, 3.5t, 4t and 5t versions, generations 901 to 907), Volkswagen Crafter and Transporter T5, MAN TGE, Iveco Daily (generations II to VI, 35, 50 and 65 versions), Citroën Jumper, Peugeot Boxer, Fiat Ducato, Renault Mascott and Mercedes-Benz Vito and Viano. Coverage spans both standard load versions and the higher-tonnage versions common in fleets and delivery services. Consult the technical catalogue to confirm the exact part number for each version and year.
What is the advantage for the garage of receiving a complete handbrake kit rather than ordering the parts separately?
The main advantage is eliminating the second trip to the counter. When the garage strips the drum and discovers that the springs or expanders are also damaged, it has already lost labour time with the customer waiting. With a complete kit the repair is carried out in a single intervention, with no delays or returns.
What is the advantage of the complete handbrake kit for a parts distributor or warehouse?
The main advantage is not losing part of the sale to the official dealer. When a garage orders handbrake shoes, the aftermarket distributor supplies them without any problem. But the expanders, return springs and adjustment screw are components the garage does not usually order separately, because it cannot find them in the conventional aftermarket channel and ends up turning to the OE source to complete the repair. With the HB-KIT®, the distributor supplies everything the garage needs in a single part number: brake shoes, springs, expanders and adjustment screw. No component of that repair goes to the dealer. In addition, managing a single part number per application instead of five separate parts reduces the required stock, eliminates ordering errors and simplifies advising the customer. The result is a more complete order, a more profitable sale and a garage that does not need to call any other supplier.
Expand your catalogue with the most complete
handbrake kit in the aftermarket
The HB-KIT® is available exclusively to distributors, warehouses and buying groups in the Spanish aftermarket channel. Request access to our technical catalogue and B2B commercial terms with no obligation.
Exclusive B2B · Not sold to garages or end consumers · Direct commercial support