DRiV has added 547 new SKUs to its Wagner brake caliper portfolio, extending coverage to roughly 118 million additional vehicles in operation and bringing the line to approximately 78% of North American VIO. The expansion, announced this week by DRiV, a Tenneco aftermarket business group, brings the total Wagner brake caliper lineup to about 1,100 SKUs. The company reports the additions target high-volume domestic and import applications and build on the caliper program Wagner introduced earlier this year.
Highlights
- 547 new SKUs join the Wagner caliper portfolio, per DRiV
- Approximately 118 million additional vehicles in operation now covered, lifting total coverage to about 78% of VIO
- About 1,100 SKUs in the expanded lineup, all 100% new units with no core charge
- Availability beginning September 2026, with most part numbers shipping immediately
Coverage Targets High-Volume Applications
DRiV says the expansion strengthens availability for many of the vehicles technicians service most often. The company cited the following applications as examples of the new coverage:
- 2016 Jeep Patriot
- 2015 Nissan Altima
- 2013 Hyundai Sonata
- 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
- 2017 Chevrolet Traverse
“Wagner continues to invest in the categories and coverage areas that matter most to aftermarket customers,” said Joseph Saoud, vice president and general manager, U.S. and Canada, DRiV. “With 547 new caliper SKUs, we are expanding availability across high-volume vehicle applications while giving customers a 100% new caliper option that helps simplify the repair and replacement process.”
Why Does a No-Core-Charge Caliper Matter?
Wagner calipers are 100% new units rather than remanufactured, which DRiV positions as an alternative to traditional reman calipers for distributors, retailers, and repair facilities. Because no core charge or core return is required, the company says the program reduces inventory management steps, administrative work, and returns processing.
Key product features, according to DRiV:
- Abutment hardware included where applicable
- Brackets included on applicable part numbers
- Protective coating designed to help resist rust
- Upgraded appearance behind open-wheel designs
Availability
The new Wagner caliper SKUs are available beginning in September 2026. DRiV reports most part numbers are shipping immediately, with remaining applications rolling out through the month.
The launch follows DRiV’s continued investment in the Wagner braking category this year, which the company frames as helping aftermarket partners meet demand with broader coverage and product availability. The 100% new, no-core construction mirrors the approach DRiV took with its Abex air disc brake calipers for heavy-duty applications.
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