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Schedule of Comprehensive Income Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Business Combinations [Abstract] Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Changes, Net Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Changes, Net Business Combination, Contractual Purchase Price Business Combination, Contractual Purchase Price Contractual purchase price for a business acquisition, including any cash balances held by acquiree. 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Unrecognized tax benefits classified as long term liabilities Unrecognized Tax Benefits Classified As Long Term Liabilities Unrecognized tax benefits classified as long term liabilities. Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of securities (including those issuable pursuant to contingent stock agreements) that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share (EPS) in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because to do so would increase EPS amounts or decrease loss per share amounts for the period presented, by antidilutive securities. Also included in the table are weighted average incremental shares which are included in the EPS calculation. 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Original term of the receivables facility, years Receivables Facility, Term Period, Actual Receivables Facility, Term Period, Actual Receivable facility, possible extensions, in years Receivable Facility Possible Extensions Receivable Facility Possible Extensions Receivables facility term period extended, years Receivables Facility, Term Period, Extension Receivables Facility, Term Period, Extension Receivables sold under securitization program Receivables sold under securitization program Receivables sold under the accounts receivable financing facility during the period Eligible receivables sold and outstanding Eligible Receivables Sold Eligible receivables sold. Decrease in accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in accounts receivable related to securitization program Change in accounts receivable for the period due to sales under the accounts receivable financing facility Increase in cash and cash equivalents Increase (decrease) in cash resulting from securitization Change in cash and cash equivalents for the period due to sales under the accounts receivable financing facility Remaining amount of restricted cash deposited with bank Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current Servicing fees Servicing Fees Additional cash classified as short term loan short term loan related to accounts receivable financing facility Short-term loan related to accounts receivable financing facility Borrowings from banks Short-term Debt Cash receipts from bank loans Proceeds from Issuance of Debt Reduced subordinated deposit Reduced subordinated deposit Reduced subordinated deposit. Restricted cash Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Unsold receivables pledged as collateral Pledged Assets, Not Separately Reported, Finance Receivables Factoring program Factoring Program Factoring program. Factoring program, years Factoring Program, Term Factoring Program, Term Notes receivable contractual maturity maximum Notes Receivable Contractual Maturity Maximum Notes Receivable Contractual Maturity Maximum Notes receivable discounted or transferred Notes receivable discounted transferred Notes receivable discounted or transferred Expense from discount/transfer of notes receivable Expense from discount transfer of notes receivable Expense from discount/transfer of notes receivable Notes receivable Carrying Value Of Notes Receivable Discounted Transferred Carrying value of notes receivable discounted transferred. ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Short-term Investments Short-term Investments Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $4.7 in 2013 and $3.6 in 2012 Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Inventories: Inventory, Net [Abstract] Finished products Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross Products in process Inventory, Work in Process, Gross Raw materials Inventory, Raw Materials, Gross Taxes receivable on income Income Taxes Receivable, Current Future income tax benefits Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current Guaranteed notes receivable Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Current Other current assets Other Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Property, plant, and equipment, less accumulated depreciation Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Goodwill Goodwill Long-term future income tax benefits Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures Intangible assets, net Other Intangible Assets, Net Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent TOTAL ASSETS Assets LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Loans payable to banks Loans Payable to Bank, Current Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Accrued payroll Employee-related Liabilities, Current Current portion of warranties Taxes payable Taxes Payable, Current Accrued Liabilities, Current Accrued Liabilities, Current Other accrued liabilities Other Accrued Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term debt Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Post-retirement benefits Pension and Other Postretirement and Postemployment Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent Deferred tax liabilities Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Long-term income tax liabilities Accrued Income Taxes, Noncurrent Other liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Shareholders' equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Preferred stock, 4,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Common stock, $.01 par value, 400,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued: 77,324,703 in 2013; 75,755,306 in 2012; and shares outstanding: 62,230,330 in 2013; 62,747,151 in 2012 Common Stock, Value, Issued Capital surplus Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Treasury stock, at cost: 15,094,373 shares in 2013; 13,008,155 shares in 2012 Treasury Stock, Value Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated other comprehensive income: Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Foreign currency translation adjustments Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Unrealized losses on benefit plans, net of tax Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax Total shareholders' equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Noncontrolling interests Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total equity Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Liabilities and Equity Derivative Instruments and Hedges, Assets [Abstract] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Tax And Indemnification Liabilities [Abstract] Tax and Indemnification Liabilities Transferred from Trane to WABCO [Abstract] Tax and Indemnification Liabilities Transferred from Trane to WABCO Tax And Indemnification Liabilities Text Block The disclosure of tax and other obligations that are due to the Company's former parent Company, resulting from contractual agreements put in place prior to the Company's spin-off from it's former parent Company. Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Restricted Stock Units [Member] Restricted Stock Units [Member] Restricted Stock Units [Member] Performance Stock Units [Member] Performance Shares [Member] Deferred Stock Units [Domain] Deferred Stock Units [Domain] Deferred Stock Units [Domain] Stock Awards [Member] Stock Awards [Member] Stock Awards [Member] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Stock-based compensation (in usd) Share-based Compensation RSUs Granted, Underlying Shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period RSUs Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Total Awards, Underlying Shares Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Total Equity Grants In Period Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award total equity grants in period. Vesting [Axis] Vesting [Axis] Vesting [Domain] Vesting [Domain] Vest Ratably over Three Years [Member] Vest Ratably over Three Years [Member] Vest Ratably Over Three Years [Member] Vest After Two Years [Member] Vest After Two Years [Member] Vest After Two Years [Member] Vest After Three Years [Member] Vest After Three Years [Member] Vest After Three Years [Member] Common Stock [Member] Common Stock [Member] Grants during period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures Grants during period Remaining grants Remaining Grants Restricted stock units granted in period that become exercisable after a period of either two or three years. 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Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Financial Liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Financial Liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles 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Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Other accrued liabilities and taxes Increase (Decrease) in Other Accrued Liabilities Other current and long-term assets Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets Other long-term liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Purchases of property, plant and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Investments in capitalized software Payments for Software Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities Acquisitions, net Payments for (Proceeds from) Businesses and Interest in Affiliates Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Net (repayments)/borrowings of revolving credit facilities Repayments Of Proceeds From Revolving Credit Facilities The net cash inflow (outflow) resulting from an increase or decrease in loans outstanding relating to the revolving credit facilities. Net repayments of short-term debt Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt Purchases of treasury stock Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Dividends to noncontrolling interest holders Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest Payments to Acquire Additional Interest in Subsidiaries Payments to Acquire Additional Interest in Subsidiaries Proceeds from exercise of stock options Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Net cash used in financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Net increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Cash paid during the period for: Cash paid / (received) during the period for: Cash Paid During Period For [Abstract] Interest Interest Paid Income taxes Income Taxes Paid, Net Non cash items for the period: Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract] Treasury stock purchase accrual Treasury stock purchase accrual Treasury stock purchase accrual Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments Streamlining Expenses Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]