K002965-SX Knorr-Bremse Brake Caliper | Offside SB7 Radial
Looking for a K002965-SX Knorr-Bremse brake caliper?
Imperial Engineering remanufactures and supplies the K002965-SX offside SB7 Radial brake caliper for UK bus, coach and commercial vehicle applications.
The K002965-SX is the offside (OS) brake caliper, with the K002964-SX being the
corresponding nearside (NS) brake caliper.
K002965-SX calipers are regularly stocked at our Harlow, Essex facility and are typically available for next-working-day UK delivery, subject to stock availability, order time and delivery location.
With decades of experience working with commercial vehicle braking systems, Imperial Engineering specialises in the remanufacture of Knorr-Bremse brake calipers and associated braking components.
Each suitable K002965-SX core passes through a structured in-house remanufacturing process, from initial core inspection and complete disassembly through to cleaning, surface preparation, rebuilding, quality control and final protection.
This case study follows the K002965-SX Knorr-Bremse brake caliper through that process.
K002965-SX BRAKE CALIPER SPECIFICATION
Product: Remanufactured Brake Caliper
Manufacturer: Knorr-Bremse
Part Number: K002965-SX
Brake Family: SB7 Radial
Position: Offside (OS)
Application: Bus, Coach & Commercial Vehicle / PSV Braking Systems
Condition: Professionally Remanufactured
Remanufacturer: Imperial Engineering
Location: Harlow, Essex, UK
Availability: Regularly stocked
Delivery: Typically available for next-working-day UK delivery*
The K002965-SX is the offside SB7 Radial brake caliper.
If you require the opposite side, the corresponding K002964-SX is the nearside brake caliper and is also available remanufactured from Imperial Engineering.
*Subject to current stock, order time and delivery location.
K002965-SX OFFSIDE VS K002964-SX NEARSIDE
The K002965-SX and K002964-SX are corresponding offside and nearside variants, so identifying the correct part number is important when ordering a replacement brake caliper.
K002965-SX – Knorr-Bremse SB7 Radial – Offside (OS)
K002964-SX – Knorr-Bremse SB7 Radial – Nearside (NS)
The K002965-SX offside brake caliper is the unit featured throughout this case study.
Looking for the opposite side?
View our K002964-SX Knorr-Bremse nearside brake caliper case study to see the corresponding unit and its remanufacturing process.
Imperial Engineering can supply individual replacement calipers, nearside and offside requirements, or regular brake caliper requirements for commercial vehicle fleets, workshops and parts suppliers.
If you are unsure whether you require a K002965-SX or K002964-SX, contact our team with your existing component or vehicle information.
K002965-SX BRAKE CALIPER REMANUFACTURING
Commercial vehicle brake calipers operate in demanding conditions.
Repeated braking cycles, temperature changes, road contamination, moisture, corrosion and general mechanical wear can all affect the condition of a caliper throughout its working life.
Professional remanufacturing provides an opportunity to recover a suitable original caliper core and return it to service through a controlled engineering process.
Imperial Engineering has developed a dedicated in-house process for the remanufacture of commercial vehicle brake calipers, including the K002965-SX Knorr-Bremse SB7 Radial caliper.
Our approach focuses on:
Core condition
Thorough component cleaning
Careful inspection
Surface preparation
Component suitability
Controlled assembly
Quality control
Finished product protection
Professional presentation
Each suitable K002965-SX core progresses through a structured process before being released as a finished remanufactured brake caliper.
OVER 110 YEARS OF IMPERIAL ENGINEERING
Imperial Engineering's history stretches back to 1914, when the company was founded
by former Daimler engineers Daniel and Albert Dwight.
More than 110 years later, engineering remains at the heart of the business.
By 1937, Imperial Engineering had established itself in the reconditioning of commercial vehicle components, creating an engineering foundation that has continued to develop across successive generations.
Our experience working with Knorr-Bremse braking products dates back to 1994, providing decades of practical knowledge surrounding commercial vehicle braking systems and components.
Today, Imperial Engineering remains a fifth-generation family engineering business, operating from its facility in Harlow, Essex.
Following further expansion in 2026, the operation extends to approximately 20,000 sq ft, providing dedicated space for engineering, remanufacturing, component preparation, warehousing and distribution.
This combination of engineering heritage, specialist knowledge, experienced staff and modern facilities supports our ongoing remanufacture of commercial vehicle braking components, including the K002965-SX.
HOW WE REMANUFACTURE A K002965-SX BRAKE CALIPER
Remanufacturing a commercial vehicle brake caliper involves considerably more than cleaning a used unit and replacing visibly worn components.
At Imperial Engineering, each suitable K002965-SX original caliper core follows a structured route through our Harlow facility:
CORE SORTATION → STRIP → WASH → BLAST → SPRAY → BUILD → QUALITY CONTROL → PROTECT → PACK → WAREHOUSE
Each stage has an important role in transforming the incoming used K002965-SX core into a professionally remanufactured brake caliper ready for supply.
1. K002965-SX CORE SORTATION
The process starts with the incoming used brake caliper core.
Before any remanufacturing work begins, the caliper is identified and sorted to ensure the correct product enters the appropriate production route.
The K002965-SX core is assessed for its overall condition and suitability for remanufacture.
This initial inspection is important because not every used caliper should automatically progress into production.
Identifying unsuitable cores at an early stage helps maintain consistency across the finished remanufactured products.
2. STRIPPING THE K002965-SX CALIPER
Once accepted for remanufacture, the K002965-SX is completely stripped down.
Disassembly provides access to the internal mechanism and allows the main caliper body, mounting areas and individual components to be inspected.
Components can then be assessed for:
Wear
Corrosion
Physical damage
Contamination
General condition
Suitability for reuse
Worn, damaged or unsuitable components can be identified before the caliper reaches the rebuilding stage.
3. INDUSTRIAL WASHING AND CLEANING
Following disassembly, components progress through the industrial washing process.
A used commercial vehicle brake caliper can accumulate significant amounts of oil, grease, brake dust, road contamination and general dirt throughout its working life.
Thorough cleaning removes this contamination and provides a suitable foundation for further inspection and preparation.
Cleaning can also expose areas of the component that were previously obscured by accumulated contamination, making it an important part of the overall remanufacturing process.
4. BLAST CLEANING AND SURFACE PREPARATION
The main K002965-SX caliper body then undergoes blast cleaning.
This process removes corrosion, remaining surface contamination and the previous external finish from the caliper body.
Once blasted, the component has a thoroughly prepared surface ready for the next stages of production.
Surface preparation is particularly important because the finished remanufactured caliper needs to combine mechanical integrity with a professional external finish.
5. K002965-SX CALIPER REFINISHING
Following blast cleaning and preparation, the caliper receives a professionally applied protective finish.
This improves the appearance of the completed K002965-SX while helping protect exposed external surfaces from its working environment.
For Imperial Engineering, the appearance of a remanufactured brake caliper forms part of the overall quality of the finished product.
A professionally remanufactured component should demonstrate the care and attention that has gone into both its internal rebuild and external preparation.
6. REBUILDING THE K002965-SX
Following cleaning, preparation and refinishing, the K002965-SX progresses to one of the most important stages of the process: reassembly.
Experienced engineers rebuild the brake caliper using controlled build procedures and replacement components selected for the application.
Component condition, correct assembly and attention to detail are particularly important during this stage.
Commercial vehicle brake calipers perform a safety-critical function, so the quality and suitability of the components incorporated into the rebuild cannot be treated as an afterthought.
The objective is to combine a suitable original caliper core, appropriate replacement components and experienced engineering workmanship to produce a professionally remanufactured K002965-SX.
K002965-SX COMPONENT INSPECTION
Component quality is a fundamental part of brake caliper remanufacturing.
Throughout the process, components are inspected for wear, damage and general condition.
Parts that are not considered suitable for the rebuild are removed and replaced as required.
This means the process is not simply focused on the external appearance of the finished K002965-SX.
Attention is also given to the components and mechanisms contained within the caliper.
For a safety-critical commercial vehicle braking component, that distinction matters.
K002965-SX BRAKE CALIPER QUALITY CONTROL
Quality control is incorporated throughout the remanufacturing process rather than being treated purely as a final inspection.
Checks begin when the incoming core is assessed and continue throughout stripping, preparation, component inspection and assembly.
Once the K002965-SX has been rebuilt, the completed brake caliper undergoes final inspection before it can progress to protection, packing and warehouse stock.
This structured approach allows issues to be identified during production rather than relying solely on inspection of the finished component.
PROTECTING THE REMANUFACTURED K002965-SX
The engineering process may be complete, but the finished brake caliper still needs to remain protected during storage, handling and transportation.
Openings that could allow contamination to reach internal areas of the K002965-SX are covered using removable protective stickers.
These help prevent:
Moisture
Dirt
Dust
Workshop contamination
Foreign material
from entering the completed brake caliper before installation.
The protective seals remain in position while the K002965-SX is packed, stored within our warehouse and transported to the customer.
They are removed when the brake caliper is ready for installation.
It is a relatively simple final step, but one that helps ensure the condition achieved during remanufacturing is maintained until the product reaches the vehicle or workshop.
K002965-SX STOCK AND UK DELIVERY
The K002965-SX offside Knorr-Bremse brake caliper is regularly stocked by Imperial Engineering.
Where stock and ordering times allow, units can typically be dispatched for next-working-day UK delivery.
Fast access to replacement braking components can be particularly important when a vehicle is off the road.
For fleet operators and commercial vehicle workshops, reducing the time spent waiting for replacement components can help minimise vehicle downtime and get vehicles back into service sooner.
Contact our team for current K002965-SX availability before ordering.
WHY REMANUFACTURE A K002965-SX BRAKE CALIPER?
Remanufacturing provides an opportunity to recover a substantial original component rather than treating the complete brake caliper assembly as disposable.
Where the original K002965-SX caliper core remains suitable, it can be stripped, cleaned, prepared and rebuilt for further service.
The process retains the main original caliper body while worn, damaged or unsuitable components can be addressed during the rebuild.
The K002965-SX featured in this case study demonstrates this approach.
A used original caliper core enters our facility and progresses through a controlled engineering process before emerging as a professionally prepared, rebuilt and protected component ready to return to service.
WHY CHOOSE IMPERIAL ENGINEERING FOR K002965-SX?
When sourcing a remanufactured commercial vehicle brake caliper, it is important to understand who has rebuilt the component and the process behind the finished product.
Customers sourcing a K002965-SX from Imperial Engineering benefit from:
More than 110 years of engineering heritage
Decades of commercial vehicle engineering experience
Experience working with Knorr-Bremse braking products dating back to 1994
Specialist commercial vehicle brake caliper remanufacturing
An established in-house remanufacturing process
Complete caliper disassembly
Industrial component cleaning
Blast cleaning and surface preparation
Professional refinishing
Component inspection throughout production
Experienced engineering and assembly
Structured quality control
Protection against contamination before installation
Modern engineering and warehousing facilities in Harlow, Essex
Regular stock of popular commercial vehicle brake calipers
Fast UK supply
A fifth-generation family engineering business
Our focus is on producing professionally remanufactured commercial vehicle braking components backed by an established engineering process.
K002965-SX OFFSIDE AND K002964-SX NEARSIDE CALIPERS
Imperial Engineering can supply both sides of this SB7 Radial brake caliper application.
K002965-SX – OFFSIDE (OS)
The K002965-SX Knorr-Bremse brake caliper is the offside unit featured throughout this case study.
K002964-SX – NEARSIDE (NS)
The corresponding K002964-SX Knorr-Bremse brake caliper is the nearside unit.
If your vehicle requires both sides, Imperial Engineering can support requirements for both K002965-SX and K002964-SX calipers.
For further information on the opposite side, view our dedicated K002964-SX Knorr-Bremse Brake Caliper case study.
BUY A K002965-SX KNORR-BREMSE BRAKE CALIPER
Looking for a K002965-SX brake caliper in the UK?
Imperial Engineering remanufactures and supplies the K002965-SX Knorr-Bremse SB7 Radial offside brake caliper from our facility in Harlow, Essex.
The K002965-SX is regularly stocked and typically available for next-working-day UK delivery, subject to stock availability, ordering time and delivery location.
We can support requirements ranging from a single replacement brake caliper through to ongoing component supply for:
Bus operators
Coach operators
Commercial vehicle workshops
Fleet maintenance departments
Parts distributors
Commercial vehicle repair specialists
NEED THE NEARSIDE CALIPER?
Ask our team for the corresponding K002964-SX nearside Knorr-Bremse brake caliper.
If you are unsure which unit you require, provide our team with the existing brake caliper part number or relevant vehicle information and we can help identify the required component.
CONTACT IMPERIAL ENGINEERING
For K002965-SX price, stock availability and delivery information, contact Imperial Engineering:
Telephone: 01992 634 255
Website: www.imperialengineering.co.uk
Location: Harlow, Essex, UK
Contact our team to discuss your K002965-SX requirement or other commercial vehicle brake calipers.
K002965-SX FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is a K002965-SX?
The K002965-SX is a Knorr-Bremse SB7 Radial offside brake caliper used in commercial vehicle and PSV braking applications. Imperial Engineering supplies the K002965-SX professionally remanufactured from its Harlow, Essex facility.
Is K002965-SX nearside or offside?
The K002965-SX is the offside (OS) brake caliper.
The corresponding nearside brake caliper is the K002964-SX.
What is the nearside equivalent of K002965-SX?
The corresponding nearside brake caliper is the K002964-SX Knorr-Bremse SB7 Radial brake caliper.
What is the difference between K002964-SX and K002965-SX?
The key difference is their position on the vehicle.
K002964-SX is the nearside (NS) brake caliper.
K002965-SX is the offside (OS) brake caliper.
Both are SB7 Radial brake caliper variants.
Is the K002965-SX an SB7 Radial brake caliper?
Yes. The K002965-SX is a Knorr-Bremse SB7 Radial brake caliper.
Does Imperial Engineering remanufacture K002965-SX brake calipers?
Yes. Suitable K002965-SX caliper cores pass through Imperial Engineering's structured in-house remanufacturing process at its facility in Harlow, Essex.
What happens during K002965-SX remanufacturing?
The Imperial Engineering process includes core sortation, complete disassembly, industrial washing, blast cleaning, surface preparation, refinishing, rebuilding, component inspection, quality control, protection and packing.
Is the K002965-SX available from stock?
The K002965-SX is regularly stocked by Imperial Engineering. Customers should contact the team for current stock availability before ordering.
How quickly can Imperial Engineering deliver a K002965-SX?
Where stock and ordering times allow, the K002965-SX is typically available for next-working-day UK delivery. Delivery times remain subject to current stock, order time and destination.
Can Imperial Engineering supply both K002964-SX and K002965-SX?
Yes. Imperial Engineering supplies both the K002964-SX nearside brake caliper and K002965-SX offside brake caliper.
Where is the K002965-SX remanufactured?
Imperial Engineering remanufactures its commercial vehicle brake calipers at its engineering facility in Harlow, Essex, UK.
Does Imperial Engineering supply other Knorr-Bremse brake calipers?
Yes. Imperial Engineering remanufactures and supplies a range of Knorr-Bremse commercial vehicle brake calipers and associated braking components.
K002965-SX KNORR-BREMSE BRAKE CALIPER
Part Number: K002965-SX
Manufacturer: Knorr-Bremse
Brake Family: SB7 Radial
Position: Offside (OS)
Condition: Professionally Remanufactured
Supplier: Imperial Engineering
Location: Harlow, Essex
Availability: Regularly stocked
UK Delivery: Typically next working day*
Opposite Side: K002964-SX Nearside (NS)
For K002965-SX pricing, stock availability or technical enquiries, contact Imperial Engineering on 01992 634 255 or email enquiries@imperialengineering.co.uk.
Imperial Engineering. Specialist commercial vehicle brake caliper remanufacturing since 1937.
*Subject to stock availability, ordering time and delivery location.
