ATE Hoses and Pipes
Representative Photo, actual item may vary
Representative Photo, actual item may vary
About ATE: A Century of Braking Innovation
Few names in the automotive world carry as much braking authority as ATE. Founded under the Alfred Teves name and now operating as a premium aftermarket brand within the Continental family, ATE has spent well over a century shaping the way vehicles stop. From introducing the first hydraulic brake system on the European continent in 1926 to developing the first antilock braking system prototype in 1967, ATE's engineering milestones have consistently defined the standards that the rest of the industry follows.
Today, ATE brings that same depth of original-equipment expertise directly to the aftermarket. Because Continental supplies brake systems to vehicle manufacturers worldwide, every ATE replacement part inherits genuine OE knowledge — not just a close approximation of it. The result is a product line engineered to match the precise safety and reliability specifications of the systems vehicles left the factory with.
What ATE Makes
ATE's catalog spans the full hydraulic braking system. At the heart of effortless, controlled stopping is the power brake booster — and ATE has deep roots here, with in-house booster development dating back decades and the legendary T52 vacuum booster entering volume production in the early 1970s. Alongside boosters, ATE offers an extensive line of disc brake pad sets formulated in more than 150 distinct friction compounds, ensuring the right match for virtually every vehicle and driving style. Highlights include ATE Original pads for true-to-OE performance and ATE Ceramic pads, engineered to dramatically reduce brake dust and keep wheel rims cleaner.
On the friction side of the equation, ATE disc brake rotors are manufactured to the same OE material and dimensional specifications as the parts that came on your vehicle originally. The ATE PowerDisc line pushes further, with a multi-function groove design engineered to minimize fade and extend service life. Rounding out the full brake system picture, ATE disc brake calipers are precision-built hydraulic components designed for seamless fitment, while ATE's ABS and stability control hydraulic units bring the same OE-grade engineering to the complex electronic control systems that modern vehicles depend on for safe, stable braking.
Why ATE Is Trusted by Technicians
ATE's reputation rests on a straightforward principle: the parts that go into the aftermarket should meet the same exacting standards as the parts supplied to the factory. That commitment has made ATE a go-to choice for European vehicle specialists — particularly those servicing BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, and Porsche — where brake system tolerances leave little margin for compromise. With strong and expanding coverage across European makes and models, ATE continues to be the benchmark for OE-matched brake repair.