Roadmax 15290AP Accessory Drive Belt

Roadmax 15290AP Accessory Drive Belt

The Roadmax 15290AP is a high capacity V-belt built for dependable everyday service in accessory drive systems. It uses EPDM belt material, a notched construction, and polyester cord reinforcement to support consistent operation in applications that drive power steering, water pumps, alternators, or air pumps.

Roadmax High Capacity V-Belt (Standard) products are positioned for budget-conscious repairs where quality matters, but premium-belt performance is not required. This line focuses on practical OE-style replacement coverage for older domestic and import vehicles, including Volkswagen Golf, Jetta, Passat, Corrado, Cabriolet, and Ford Bronco and F-Series applications.

Key Features

• Part number: 15290AP
• High Capacity V-Belt (Standard) design
• EPDM belt material for durable accessory drive service
• Notched construction for flexible pulley tracking
• Polyester cord material for reinforcement
• Cross section designation: HC41
• Top width: 0.41 in. / 10 mm
• Effective length: 29 in. / 737 mm
• Outside circumference: 29.84 in. / 758 mm
• 36-degree belt angle

Detailed Description

Roadmax 15290AP is an accessory drive belt designed around a standard high capacity V-belt profile for vehicles that rely on a conventional belt-driven accessory system. The notched EPDM construction helps the belt conform to pulley grooves, while the polyester cord reinforcement supports stable tension transfer during operation. If you are replacing a worn belt on a Volkswagen Golf power steering and water pump drive or a Ford Bronco air pump application, this belt provides the dimensions and profile needed for a direct service replacement.

This part cross-references Bosch 15290 and Gates 12290 for the same application.

What This Belt Helps Address

• Squealing or slipping from a worn accessory drive belt
• Cracking, glazing, or edge wear on the belt surface
• Loss of consistent drive to power steering, water pump, alternator, or air pump components
• Incorrect belt length after a previous replacement
• Reduced belt tracking in notched V-belt applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify belt length, top width, and pulley routing before installation. Confirm the application position listed for your vehicle, since this part is used in multiple drive locations including power steering, power steering and water pump, alternator, alternator to air pump, air pump, and fan and alternator setups. For fitment examples, this belt fits 1985-1993 Volkswagen Golf, power steering and water pump; fits 1984-1993 Volkswagen Jetta, power steering and water pump; fits 1986 Ford F-150, alternator to air pump; and fits 1993 BMW 318is, power steering.

Also listed fitments include 1990-1992 Volkswagen Corrado, power steering and water pump; 1985-1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet, power steering and water pump; 1984-1985 Ford Bronco, air pump; and 1960-1961 Ford Escort, fan and alternator. Match the belt to the exact engine accessory layout and pulley configuration before service.

Quality Assurance

Roadmax positions this High Capacity V-Belt (Standard) line as a practical replacement choice for customers who want quality construction without stepping up to a premium belt. The EPDM compound, notched profile, and reinforced cord construction support consistent service in everyday accessory drive use.