<DefinitionAndReference>
  <Element Id="cbe_PercentageOfCashAndCashEquivalentsHeldAtFinancialInstitutions">
    <definition>Percentage of cash and cash equivalents held at two financial institutions.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsForRestructuring">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanForeignCurrencyExchangeRateChangesPlanAssets">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncreasesDecreasesNetResultingFromPriorPeriodTaxPositions">
    <definition>The gross amount of net increases/decreases in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions taken in prior period tax returns, excluding amounts pertaining to examined tax returns.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_LiabilitiesCurrent">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInNextTwelveMonths">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_TotalEstimatedUndiscountedLiabilityForAsbestosClaimsRelatedToDiscontinuedOperations">
    <definition>Total Estimated Undiscounted Liability For Asbestos Claims Related To Discontinued Operations.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentSummarizedFinancialInformationNoncurrentLiabilities">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsVestedAndExpectedToVestOutstandingWeightedAverageExercisePrice">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_StockholdersEquity">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredFederalIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingNumber">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesOther">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_PreferredStockSharesOutstanding">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_ComponentsOfToolsBusinessAssetsAndLiabilitiesTextBlock">
    <definition>Components of the Tools business assets and liabilities.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_ReductionInExpenseToAdjustPreviouslyRecognizedStockCompensationExpense">
    <definition>Reduction in expense to adjust previously recognized stock compensation expense.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_CondensedConsolidatingBalanceSheetsTextBlock">
    <definition>Condensed consolidating balance sheets.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentSummarizedFinancialInformationCurrentAssets">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAmortizationOfNetPriorServiceCostCredit">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_BusinessCombinationDisclosureTextBlock">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ScheduleOfGoodwillTextBlock">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationNoncurrent">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanHealthCareCostTrendRateAssumedForNextFiscalYear">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_AverageIndemnityPaymentForResolvedClaims">
    <definition>Average indemnity payment for resolved Abex Claims.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesOutstanding">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInTwoYears">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_CurrentRecoveryOfTotalDefenseAndIndemnityPaymentsForAbexClaimsInPercent">
    <definition>Current recovery of total defense and indemnity payments for Abex claims, in percent.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ConsolidationPolicyTextBlock">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_Assets">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_CarryForwardPeriodOfOperatingLossesFromDateCreated">
    <definition>Carry forward period of operating losses from the date created.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInThreeYears">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareTextBlock">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_SegmentReportingReconcilingItemForOperatingProfitLossFromSegmentToConsolidatedAmount">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsVestedAndExpectedToVestOutstandingNumber">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_PensionAssetFairValueEnhancedBondIndex">
    <definition>Pension Asset Fair Value Enhanced Bond Index Includes a strategy which employs equity and equity derivatives along with underlying U.S. Treasuries.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAmountsRecognizedInBalanceSheet">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisesInPeriod">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsOperatingLossCarryforwardsForeign">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanDivestituresPlanAssets">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_LongTermDebtNoncurrent">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanServiceCost">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_LongTermDebtTextBlock">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_ComponentsOfNetInventoriesTextBlock">
    <definition>Component of net inventories.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="dei_DocumentType">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsThatWouldImpactEffectiveTaxRate">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansAdjustmentBeforeTaxPeriodIncreaseDecrease">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInFiveYears">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_NetIncomePerCommonShareBasicAndDilutedTextBlock">
    <definition>Net income per common share basic and diluted.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_CompensationRelatedCostsPolicyTextBlock">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeTaxesPaid">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_LossContingencyAccrualProductLiabilityNet">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_FutureAmortizationExpenseYearOne">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisableNumber">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_EmployeeServiceShareBasedCompensationTaxBenefitRealizedFromExerciseOfStockOptions">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedGainLossOnDerivativesArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="dei_EntityCommonStockSharesOutstanding">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_WriteoffOfRecognizedCumulativeCurrencyTranslationLossesRelatedToFormationOfToolsJointVenture">
    <definition>Write-off of recognized cumulative currency translation losses related to formation of Tools Joint Venture.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_AuthorizedShareCapital">
    <definition>Value of Share Capital Authorized.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_RevenuesAndLongLivedAssetsByCountryTextBlock">
    <definition>Revenues and long lived assets by country.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_AccountsPayables">
    <definition>Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAmortizationOfNetGainsLosses">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanActuarialNetGainsLosses">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_InventoryRawMaterials">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_PotentialPaymentToCooperByFederalMogulUnderPlanBSettlement">
    <definition>Potential payment to Cooper by Federal-Mogul under Plan B Settlement.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_GainOnNetAssetsContributedToToolsJointVenture">
    <definition>Gain from the contribution to the Joint Venture resulting from the difference in the fair value of the equity investment, net of transaction
related costs, and the carrying value of the net assets being contributed.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisableIntrinsicValue">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_SegmentReportingDisclosureTextBlock">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_AccrualForPotentialLiabilities">
    <definition>Accrual for Potential Liabilities (under Plan A).</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfCommodityContracts">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_ClassCommonSharesPurchasedTotalCost">
    <definition>Class A common shares purchased, total cost.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_QuarterlyOperatingResultsTextBlock">
    <definition>Quarterly Operating Results.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanPensionPlansWithAccumulatedBenefitObligationsInExcessOfPlanAssetsAggregateAccumulatedBenefitObligation">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanExpectedFutureBenefitPaymentsInYearOne">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_NumbersOfAcquisitionsCompletedDuringPeriod">
    <definition>Numbers of acquisitions completed during the period.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_ValuationAllowanceForeignDeferredTaxAsset">
    <definition>The sum of the portions of deferred tax assets as of the balance sheet date for which, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not will not be realized through future reductions of tax-based income.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_PensionAssetFairValueCashAndCashEquivalents">
    <definition>Pension Asset Fair Value Cash And Cash Equivalents.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeDerivativesQualifyingAsHedgesTaxEffectPeriodIncreaseDecrease">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_MaximumAmountThatAnyHolderOfCommonStockMayElectToHaveCashDividendsPerYearInCashPaymentsInvestedInCommonStockWithoutIncurringAnyBrokerageCommissionsOrServiceCharges">
    <definition>Maximum Amount that any holder of common stock may elect to have cash dividends  per year in cash payments invested in common stock without incurring any brokerage commissions or service charges.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_PercentageOfDefinedBenefitPlanFundedStatusOfPlan">
    <definition>Percentage of defined benefit plan funded status of plan.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_WeightedAverageAssumptionsUsedToDetermineNetCostsTextBlock">
    <definition>Weighted average assumptions used to determine net costs.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_AccruedLiability">
    <definition>Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered. Examples include taxes, interest, rent and utilities. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsVestedInPeriodWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_CondensedConsolidatingStatementsOfCashFlowsTextBlock">
    <definition>Condensed consolidating statements of cash flows.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_UnrecordedUnconditionalPurchaseObligationBalanceSheetAmount">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_MachineryAndEquipmentGross">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxDeferredExpenseCompensationAndBenefitsPensions">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_InventoryValuationReserves">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_OtherNoncurrentAsset">
    <definition>Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet due to materiality considerations. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer).</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_IntangibleAssetsPolicyTextBlock">
    <definition>Intangible Assets Policy Text Block.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_TotalWriteOffOfRecognizedAccumulatedOtherNonOwnerChangesInEquityRelatedToFormationOfToolsJointVentureNetOfTax">
    <definition>Total Write-off of recognized accumulated other nonowner changes in equity related to formation of tools joint venture net of tax.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_EntityWideDisclosureOnGeographicAreasRevenueFromExternalCustomersAttributedToIndividualForeignCountriesAmount">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_NotesPayableFairValueDisclosure">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisesInPeriodWeightedAverageExercisePrice">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesUndistributedForeignEarnings">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ForeignCurrencyDerivativeInstrumentsNotDesignatedAsHedgingInstrumentsAssetAtFairValue">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_Goodwill">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_DetailsOfAccumulatedOtherNonownersComponentTextBlock">
    <definition>Details of accumulated other Nonowners' component.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_CompanyRecognizedDefinedContributionExpenseFromCommonStockMatchesUnderPlan">
    <definition>Company recognized defined contribution expense from common stock matches under plan.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_ClassCommonSharesPurchased">
    <definition>Class A common shares purchased.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_FairValueByBalanceSheetGroupingTextBlock">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsGross">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_AssetsCurrent">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_ComponentsOfDeferredTaxAssetsAndLiabilitiesTextBlock">
    <definition>Components of deferred tax assets and liabilities Text Block.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_CompletedFactoryAndWarehouseClosures">
    <definition>Completed factory and warehouse closures.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanEffectOfOnePercentagePointDecreaseOnAccumulatedPostretirementBenefitObligation">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_IndemnityAndDefensePaymentsForAsbestosClaimsRelatedToDiscontinuedOperations">
    <definition>Indemnity And Defense Payments For Asbestos Claims Related To Discontinued Operations.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="dei_EntityCentralIndexKey">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitsPaid">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareDiluted">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardFairValueAssumptionsExpectedDividendRate">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInInventories">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_FutureAmortizationExpenseYearTwo">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_SignificantChangeInUnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIsReasonablyPossibleEstimatedRangeOfChange">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInReceivables">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_LiabilitiesOfAssetsHeldForSale">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTaxPeriodIncreaseDecrease">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsVestedInPeriodTotalFairValue">
    <definition>The total fair value of share-based awards for which the grantee
gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying
service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_ContributionOfToolsBusinessAssetsAndLiabilitiesToJointVentureTextBlock">
    <definition>Description of Assets and liabilities of Tools business contributed to a Joint Venture.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_SalariedHeadcountReductionsRelatedToRestructuringActions">
    <definition>Salaried headcount reductions related to restructuring actions.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPolicyTextBlock">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_InitialPaymentAtClosingOfSettlementAgreement">
    <definition>Initial Payment At Closing Of Settlement Agreement.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <definition>This item represents disclosure of all significant concentrations of credit risk or market risk arising from the subject financial instrument (as defined), whether from an individual counterparty or groups of counterparties.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_CashActivityAssumingPlanSettlementTextBlock">
    <definition>Cash activity assuming the Plan A Settlement.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_CommitmentsAndContingenciesDisclosureTextBlock">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanExpectedFutureBenefitPaymentsInYearTwo">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DisclosureOfCompensationRelatedCostsShareBasedPaymentsTextBlock">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsLiabilitiesNetCurrent">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_DefinedBenefitPlanAssumedHealthCareCostTrendRatesTextBlock">
    <definition>Defined benefit plan assumed health care cost trend rates.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationForeignIncomeTaxRateDifferential">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanExpectedFutureBenefitPaymentsInYearThree">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsValuationAllowance">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossTax">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_TotalFactoriesAndWarehousesApprovedForClosure">
    <definition>Total factories and warehouses approved for closure.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ResearchDevelopmentAndComputerSoftwarePolicyTextBlock">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_RestructuringAndAssetImpairmentTextBlock">
    <definition>Restructuring and Asset Impairment.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_RestructuringAndRelatedActivitiesDisclosureTextBlock">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_IndemnityAndDefensePayments">
    <definition>Indemnity and Defense Payments.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetPriorServiceCostCreditBeforeTax">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanExpectedFutureBenefitPaymentsInFiveFiscalYearsThereafter">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_PercentageOfCashContributionOfAnnualCompensationForEligibleEmployeesUnderPlan">
    <definition>Percentage of cash contribution of annual compensation for eligible employees under Plan.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_ClassBCommonStockParValue">
    <definition>Face amount or stated value of Class B common stock per share; generally not indicative of the fair market value per share.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_RepaymentOfBorrowingsFromIntercompanyLoansWithConsolidatedAffiliates">
    <definition>Repayment of borrowings from intercompany loans with consolidated affiliates.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPeriodIncreaseDecrease">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_PensionAndOtherPostRetirementBenefitPlansPolicyTextBlock">
    <definition>Pension &amp; Other Post Retirement Benefit Plans.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardFairValueAssumptionsExpectedTerm">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationOtherAdjustments">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_TreasuryStockShares">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredForeignIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_PensionAssetFairValueRealEstate">
    <definition>Pension Asset Fair Value Real Estate Includes investments in a diverse portfolio of UK commercial properties.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsUsefulLifeMinimum">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_NumberOfSharesExpectedToBeRepurchasedToOffsetDilutionFromShareIssuancesUnderEquityCompensationPlans">
    <definition>Number of shares expected to be repurchased to offset dilution from share issuances under equity compensation plans.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_InventoryPolicyTextBlock">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_ExpectedNetPeriodicBenefitCostForPensionBenefits">
    <definition>Expected net periodic benefit cost for pension benefits.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardAwardVestingRights">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_CurrentFederalTaxExpenseBenefit">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentBeforeTaxPeriodIncreaseDecrease">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardFairValueAssumptionsExpectedVolatilityRate">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_PercentageOfTotalEstimatedInsuranceRecoveriesFromInsurersCreditRatingOfOrBetter">
    <definition>Percentage of total estimated insurance recoveries from Insurers - Credit rating of A - or better.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_AccruedLiabilitiesTextBlock">
    <definition>Accrued Liabilities Text Block.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsGrantsInPeriod">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_RangeOfPotentialEstimatesOfUndiscountedLiabilityRelatedToAbexAsbestosClaimsMinimum">
    <definition>Range of potential estimates of undiscounted liability related to Abex asbestos claims, minimum.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesDisclosureTextBlock">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_ShareHolderRightsPlanEntitledHolderToBuyOneOneHundredthOfShareOfSeriesParticipatingPreferredStock">
    <definition>Shareholder Rights Plan entitled the holder to buy one one hundredth of a share of Series A Participating preferred Stock.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_EffectiveTaxRateReconciliationTextBlock">
    <definition>Effective tax rate reconciliation.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitsDisclosureTextBlock">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ShippingHandlingAndTransportationCosts">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_AccruedProductAndEnvironmentalLiabilitiesCurrent">
    <definition>Accrued product and environmental liabilities current.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfStockToConsolidatedAffiliates">
    <definition>Proceeds from issuance of stock to consolidated affiliates.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_SegmentReportingInformationAssets">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_RestrictedCashPolicyTextBlock">
    <definition>Restricted Cash Policy Text Block.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_DefinedBenefitPlanOtherObligations">
    <definition>Defined Benefit Plan Other Obligations.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_AllocatedShareBasedCompensationExpense">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsGrantsInPeriodWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesForeign">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentOther">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ExcessOfReplacementOrCurrentCostsOverStatedLIFOValue">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_FinancialInstrumentsAndHedgingActivitiesConcentrationsOfCreditRiskAndFairValueOfFinancialInstrumentsTextBlock">
    <definition>This element is used to disclose the entity's entire derivative instruments and hedging activities disclosure and complete disclosure regarding the fair value of financial instruments and the measurements of those instruments, assets, and liabilities as a single block of text.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_ProceedsFromInsuranceRecoveriesForAsbestosClaimsRelatedToDiscontinuedOperations">
    <definition>Proceeds from insurance recoveries for asbestos claims related to discontinued operations.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationNoncurrent">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_BusinessCombinationConsiderationTransferred">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_LongTermDebt">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_AccrualForSalesReturnsAndOtherAllowances">
    <definition>Accrual for sales returns and other allowances.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_ReductionInIncomeTaxExpenseForDiscreteItems">
    <definition>Reduction in income tax expense for discrete items.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanTransfersBetweenMeasurementLevels">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsForfeitedInPeriod">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInFourYears">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_NetOfTaxWriteOffOfPreviouslyDeferredPensionPlanLossesRelatedToFormationOfToolsJointVenture">
    <definition>Net of tax write off of previously deferred pension plan losses related to formation of Tools Joint Venture.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisableWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTerm">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanInterestCost">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_MaximumPercentageOfMatchEmployeeContributionsToPlanOfEmployeeCompensation">
    <definition>Maximum percentage of match employee contributions to plan of employee compensation.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_LossContingencyDisclosures">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_InterestReceivedByCooperRelatedToFederalMogulPlanBSettlementPayment">
    <definition>Interest received by Cooper related to Federal-Mogul Plan B Settlement payment.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_IndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwill">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedIntangibles">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_RentExpenseRelatedToOperatingLeases">
    <definition>Rental expense incurred for leased assets which has been recognized in costs and expenses applicable to sales and revenues; for example, cost of goods sold or other operating costs and expenses.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_AccrualForEnvironmentalLossContingencies">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_GoodwillPolicyTextBlock">
    <definition>Goodwill Policy Text Block.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanExpectedFutureBenefitPaymentsInYearFour">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentSummarizedFinancialInformationCurrentLiabilities">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_PaymentFromFederalMogulBankruptcyEstate">
    <definition>Payment from Federal-Mogul Bankruptcy Estate.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_ReclassificationTextBlock">
    <definition>Reclassification.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_NumberOfAbexAsbestosClaimsFiledForPeriod">
    <definition>Number of Abex asbestos claims filed for the period.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_FairValueMeasurementsOfCompanysDefinedBenefitPensionPlanAssetsTextBlock">
    <definition>Fair value measurements of companys defined benefit pension plan assets.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAssumptionsUsedCalculatingNetPeriodicBenefitCostDiscountRate">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_ExpenseWithRespectToOtherDefinedContributioPlansRelatedToVariousGroups">
    <definition>Expense with respect to other defined contribution plans related to various groups.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_EquityMethodInvestmentSummarizedFinancialInformationOperatingEarnings">
    <definition>Equity method investment, summarized financial information, operating earnings.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsForfeituresAndExpirationsInPeriodWeightedAverageExercisePrice">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanExpectedReturnOnPlanAssets">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_WriteOffOfPreviouslyDeferredPensionPlanLossesRelatedToFormationOfToolsJointVenture">
    <definition>Write off of previously deferred pension plan losses related to formation of Tools Joint Venture.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentUsefulLifeMaximum">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_NotionalAmountOfDerivatives">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ExcessTaxBenefitFromShareBasedCompensationOperatingActivities">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeTaxDisclosureTextBlock">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ForeignCurrencyCashFlowHedgeGainLossToBeReclassifiedDuringNext12Months">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="dei_DocumentFiscalYearFocus">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsOperatingLossCarryforwards">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeDerivativesQualifyingAsHedgesBeforeTaxPeriodIncreaseDecrease">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherInventory">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_InvestmentInConsolidatedSubsidiaries">
    <definition>Investment in consolidated subsidiaries.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeReclassificationAdjustmentOnDerivativesIncludedInNetIncomeTax">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsReductionsResultingFromLapseOfApplicableStatuteOfLimitations">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsNet">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_AcquisitionOfJointVentureNetAssets">
    <definition>Acquisition of joint venture net assets.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCumulativeChangesInNetGainLossFromCashFlowHedgesEffectNetOfTax">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAssetsForPlanBenefitsNoncurrent">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_LongTermDebtCurrent">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_InitialPaymentToFederalMogulTrustRequiredUnderPlanSettlement">
    <definition>Initial payment to Federal-Mogul trust required under Plan A Settlement.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="dei_DocumentFiscalPeriodFocus">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_PreferredStockSharesAuthorized">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_PercentageOfDebtOfHedgedItem">
    <definition>Percentage Of Debt Of Hedged Item.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeTaxExaminationPenaltiesAndInterestExpense">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_FutureAmortizationExpenseYearFive">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansTax">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_PotentialAdditionalPlanSettlementPaymentOverTwentyFiveYears">
    <definition>Potential additional Plan A Settlement payment over 25 years.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_DefinedBenefitPlanOtherPlanAsset">
    <definition>Defined benefit plan other plan asset.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAmortizationExpense">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_BasisOfPresentationTextBlock">
    <definition>Basis of Presentation.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ShortTermBorrowings">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ForeignCurrencyDerivativeInstrumentsNotDesignatedAsHedgingInstrumentsLiabilityAtFairValue">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_SubsidiaryCommonStock">
    <definition>Subsidiary common stock.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_IntercompanyAccountsReceivable">
    <definition>Intercompany accounts receivable.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_Inventories">
    <definition>Carrying amount (lower of cost or market) as of the balance sheet date of inventories less all valuation and other allowances. Excludes noncurrent inventory balances (expected to remain on hand past one year or one operating cycle, if longer).</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentDisclosureTextBlock">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsVestedAndExpectedToVestOutstandingWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTerm">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_GoodwillTranslationAndPurchaseAccountingAdjustments">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_CurrentStateAndLocalTaxExpenseBenefit">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_StockholdersEquityPolicyTextBlock">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_RevenueRecognitionPolicyTextBlock">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxDeferredExpenseReservesAndAccrualsAccruedLiabilities">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_DefenseCostsIncurredRelatedToAbexAsbestosClaimsForPeriod">
    <definition>Defense costs incurred related to Abex asbestos claims for the period.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_ReconciliationOfUnrecognizedTaxBenefitsTextBlock">
    <definition>Reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits text block.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_CondensedConsolidatingStatementsOfIncomeTextBlock">
    <definition>Condensed consolidating statements of income.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DividendsCommonStockCash">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_EquityInEarningsOfConsolidatedSubsidiariesNetOfTax">
    <definition>Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries, net of tax.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingWeightedAverageExercisePrice">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="dei_EntityFilerCategory">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_ProbableInsuranceRecoveriesIncludedInEstimatedLiability">
    <definition>Probable Insurance Recoveries included in Estimated Liability.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateContinuingOperations">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentUsefulLifeMinimum">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_CumulativeRestructuringActions">
    <definition>Cumulative Restructuring Actions.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="dei_EntityRegistrantName">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_ExpectedNetPeriodicBenefitCostForOtherPostretirementBenefits">
    <definition>Expected net periodic benefit cost for other postretirement benefits.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_PensionAssetFairValueUkGilts">
    <definition>Pension Asset Fair Value Uk Gilts.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_AccruedLiabilitiesCustomerIncentivesCurrent">
    <definition>Accrued liabilities customer incentives current.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanYearThatRateReachesUltimateTrendRate">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanDivestituresBenefitObligation">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ConstructionInProgressGross">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAssumptionsUsedCalculatingNetPeriodicBenefitCostRateOfCompensationIncrease">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalAfterYearFive">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_InsuranceCoverageAvailableForIndividualProductLiabilityClaims">
    <definition>Insurance coverage available for individual product liability claims</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_QuarterlyFinancialInformationTextBlock">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_SegmentReportingInformationRevenue">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefits">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_SharesReservedUnderDividendReinvestmentPlanAndAllOtherEquityPlans">
    <definition>Shares reserved under Dividend Reinvestment Plan and all other Equity Plans.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_SignificantAccountingPoliciesTextBlock">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateEffectivePercentage">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_CashActivityUnderPlanBSettlementTextBlock">
    <definition>Cash activity under the Plan B Settlement.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_PercentageOfUnfundedPostretirementBenefitPlanBenefitsRepresentedByRetireeMedicalCare">
    <definition>Percentage of unfunded postretirement benefit plan benefits represented by retiree medical care.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansLiabilitiesNoncurrent">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_SwapOfProceedsOfNotesWithCrossCurrency">
    <definition>Swap of the proceeds of the notes with cross currency swaps.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityMaximumBorrowingCapacity">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_LandAndLandImprovements">
    <definition>Land and land improvements.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_SegregationOfFundedStatusOfDefinedBenefitPensionPlansTextBlock">
    <definition>Segregation of funded status of defined benefit pension plans.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxAttributableToReportingEntity">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_StockholdersEquityOther">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="dei_CurrentFiscalYearEndDate">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFundedStatusOfPlan">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_PensionAssetFairValueInternational">
    <definition>Pension Asset Fair Value International Includes funds that track the MSCI EAFE and FTSE All-Share Index.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_EmployeeServiceShareBasedCompensationUnrecognizedCompensationCostsOnNonvestedAwards">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_AmountOfLoanWhichIsPartiallyPaidFromDebt">
    <definition>Amount of loan which is partially paid from debt.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_CommonStockClassSharesOutstanding">
    <definition>Total number of shares of Class A common stock held by shareholders. Does not include common shares that have been repurchased.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DebtDisclosureTextBlock">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_EntityWideDisclosureOnGeographicAreasLongLivedAssetsInIndividualForeignCountriesAmount">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ForeignCurrencyTransactionsAndTranslationsPolicyTextBlock">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_SubsidiaryPreferredStock">
    <definition>Subsidiary preferred stock.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_GoodwillAssets">
    <definition>Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to adoption of FAS 142 and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisDerivativeFinancialInstrumentsAssets">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisesInPeriodTotalIntrinsicValue">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_IncreaseInAnnualDividendRateOfCommonStockPerShare">
    <definition>Increase in annual dividend rate of common stock per share.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_SegmentReportingInformationDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationExpense">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ScheduleOfCondensedFinancialStatementsTextBlock">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsForfeituresAndExpirationsInPeriod">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredStateAndLocalIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanForeignCurrencyExchangeRateChangesBenefitObligation">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_LossRelatedToContributionOfNetAssetsToToolsJointVenture">
    <definition>Loss related to contribution of net assets to Tools joint venture.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DerivativesPolicyTextBlock">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_NetOfTaxWriteoffOfRecognizedCumulativeCurrencyTranslationLossesRelatedToFormationOfToolsJointVenture">
    <definition>Net of Tax Write-off of recognized cumulative currency translation losses related to formation of Tools Joint Venture.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanEstimatedFutureEmployerContributionsInNextFiscalYear">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_BuildingsAndImprovementsGross">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesAuthorized">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_ComponentsOfNetDeferredTaxAssetsTextBlock">
    <definition>Components of net deferred tax assets text block.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_WeightedAveragePeriodToRecognizeNonvestedPerformanceBasedShares">
    <definition>eighted-average period to recognize non-vested Performance based shares.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_WeightedAverageAssumptionsUsedToDetermineBenefitObligationsTextBlock">
    <definition>Weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansCurrentLiabilities">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_OtherIntangibleAssetsLessAccumulatedAmortization">
    <definition>Sum of the carrying amounts of all intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxDeferredExpenseCompensationAndBenefitsPostretirementBenefitsAndOtherEmployeeWelfareBenefits">
    <definition>The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions arising from postretirement and other employee welfare benefits costs, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when actual costs are incurred, and which can only be realized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_ComponentsOfIncomeTaxExpenseTextBlock">
    <definition>Components of income tax expense.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsLiabilitiesNetNoncurrent">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_EffectOfLIFOInventoryLiquidationOnIncome">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_SummaryOfOptionActivityTextBlock">
    <definition>Summary of option activity.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="dei_AmendmentFlag">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_RestructuringCostsAndAssetImpairmentCharges">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_EffectiveTaxRateAfterExcludingImpactOfDiscreteItems">
    <definition>Effective tax rate after excluding the impact of the discrete items.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_PensionAssetFairValueEnhancedEquityIndex">
    <definition>Pension Asset Fair Value Enhanced Equity Includes a strategy which employs equity derivatives and diversified short-duration fixed income securities.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAssumptionsUsedCalculatingNetPeriodicBenefitCostExpectedLongTermReturnOnAssets">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearTwo">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAssumptionsUsedCalculatingBenefitObligationDiscountRate">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_NonvestedRestrictedStockUnitsTextBlock">
    <definition>Nonvested restricted stock units.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_AccumulatedOtherNonownerChangesInEquityTextBlock">
    <definition>Accumulated other nonowner changes in equity.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentLessAccumulatedDepreciation">
    <definition>Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, and production equipment.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_AssetsToBeContributedToToolsJointVenture">
    <definition>Represents the sum of the carrying value of all the Assets Held-for-Sale at the balance sheet date.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_FutureAmortizationExpenseYearFour">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsDisclosureTextBlock">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeDerivativesQualifyingAsHedgesNetOfTaxPeriodIncreaseDecrease">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTerm">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedGainLossOnDerivativesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_IncrementalCommonSharesAttributableToShareBasedPaymentArrangements">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeTaxExaminationRangeOfPossibleLosses">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentTextBlock">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_ReceivablesLessAllowances">
    <definition>Receivables, less allowances.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_CurrentIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_NotionalAmountOfCashFlowHedgeInstruments">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherAssetsNoncurrent">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_PortionOfTotalEstimatedAsbestosRelatedInsuranceReceivablesForPreviouslyPaidClaimsAndInsuranceSettlements">
    <definition>Portion of total estimated asbestos related insurance receivables for previously paid claims and insurance settlements.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_OtherCashActivityAssociatedWithAsbestosClaimsRelatedToDiscontinuedOperations">
    <definition>Other cash activity associated with asbestos claims related to discontinued operations.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ExcessTaxBenefitFromShareBasedCompensationFinancingActivities">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_InvestmentInParent">
    <definition>Investment in parent.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInRestrictedCash">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_DefinedBenefitPlanNetPeriodicBenefitCostTextBlock">
    <definition>Defined benefit plan net periodic benefit cost.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsOfDistributionsToAffiliates">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_SegmentReportingAssetReconcilingItemAmount">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_CommonStockValue">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_EntityWideDisclosureOnGeographicAreasLongLivedAssets">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsVestedInPeriodTotalFairValue">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_OtherPayments">
    <definition>Other Payments.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardNumberOfSharesAvailableForGrant">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ResearchAndDevelopmentExpense">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_TreasuryStockSharesAcquired">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_EntityWideDisclosureOnGeographicAreasDescriptionOfRevenueFromExternalCustomers">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNoteTextBlock">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsForfeitedInPeriodWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_FairValueMeasurementsUsingSignificantUnobservableInputsOfDefinedBenefitPensionPlanTextBlock">
    <definition>Fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs of defined benefit pension plan.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAmortizationOfPriorServiceCostCredit">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_PensionAssetFairValueUsTreasuries">
    <definition>Pension Asset Fair Value Us Treasuries.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_InventoryFinishedGoods">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_CommonSharesIssuedForEmployeeIncentiveBenefitPlansAndDividendReinvestmentProgram">
    <definition>Common shares issued for employee incentive, benefit plans and dividend reinvestment program.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeTaxExaminationPenaltiesAndInterestAccrued">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeReclassificationAdjustmentOnDerivativesIncludedInNetIncomeBeforeTax">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsTextBlock">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_AcquiredFiniteLivedIntangibleAssetWeightedAverageUsefulLife">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_CostOfRevenue">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_PensionAssetFairValueAssetBackedSecurities">
    <definition>Pension Asset Fair Value Asset Backed Securities.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationTaxEffectOfIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationDuringPhaseOutPeriod">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_SegmentReportingInformationOperatingIncomeLoss">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_Revenues">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentSummarizedFinancialInformationEquityOrCapital">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanEffectOfOnePercentagePointIncreaseOnServiceAndInterestCostComponents">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_EstimatedUndiscountedLiabilityForPendingAndFutureIndemnityAndDefenseCostsRelatedToAbexAsbestosClaimsForNextFortyFiveYears">
    <definition>Estimated undiscounted liability for pending and future indemnity and defense costs related to Abex asbestos claims for the next 45 years.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_AccessToAbexInsurancePoliciesWithRemainingLimitsMinimum">
    <definition>Access to Abex insurance policies with remaining limits, minimum.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilities">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanNetPeriodicBenefitCost">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_ReceivableFromFederalMogulBankruptcyEstate">
    <definition>Receivable from Federal-Mogul Bankruptcy Estate.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_InventoryGross">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_GoodwillWrittenOffRelatedToSaleOfBusinessUnit">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_NetCashFlowRelatedToEntitysDiscontinuedOperationsAssetsAndLiabilities">
    <definition>Net cash flow related to the entity's discontinued operations assets and liabilities</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherAssetImpairmentCharges">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_GoodwillAcquiredDuringPeriod">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncreasesResultingFromCurrentPeriodTaxPositions">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentSummarizedFinancialInformationNetIncomeLoss">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_BusinessCombinationsAndOtherPurchaseOfBusinessTransactionsPolicyTextBlock">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_HeadcountReductionsExpectedRelatedToRestructuringActions">
    <definition>Headcount Reductions Expected Related to Restructuring Actions.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_IntercompanyIncomeExpense">
    <definition>Intercompany income (expense).</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanEffectOfOnePercentagePointIncreaseOnAccumulatedPostretirementBenefitObligation">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_NumberOfSharesAuthorizedForRepurchase">
    <definition>Number of shares authorized for repurchase.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_OtherCurrentAssets">
    <definition>Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of current assets not separately presented elsewhere in the balance sheet. Current assets are expected to be realized or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer).</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedBenefitObligation">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_LiabilitiesToBeContributedToToolsJointVenture">
    <definition>Liability (such as a mortgage) related to a disposal group that is held for sale and anticipated to be sold in less than one year. The liability is expected to be discharged as part of the plan of sale for the asset.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_DefinedBenefitPlansNetAmountRecognizedFundedStatusTextBlock">
    <definition>Defined benefit plans net amount recognized (funded status).</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_NumberOfAbexAsbestosClaimsPendingAtEndOfPeriod">
    <definition>Number of Abex Asbestos Claims Pending At End Of Period.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_PaymentsForPurchasesOfCommonSharesToBeRetired">
    <definition>The cash outflow to reacquire common stock during the period to be retired.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_CommercialPaper">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_DiscontinuedOperationsAssetsAndLiabilitiesNet">
    <definition>The net cash provided by (used in) the operating activities of the entity's discontinued operations assets and liabilities.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_IncreaseToCostOfSalesRelatedToIncreasesInExcessAndObsoleteInventoryAllowances">
    <definition>Increase to cost of sales related to increases in excess and obsolete inventory allowances.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfDebt">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanContributionsByEmployer">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_RangeOfPotentialEstimatesOfUndiscountedLiabilityRelatedToAbexAsbestosClaimsMaximum">
    <definition>Range of potential estimates of undiscounted liability related to Abex asbestos claims, maximum.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_ExpectedPaymentOfUnfundedPensionPlanBenefitsInCash">
    <definition>Expected payment of unfunded pension plan benefits in cash.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_SignificantPortionOfOperatingLossesExpiringDuringPeriod">
    <definition>Significant portion of operating losses expiring during the period.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ReceivablesPolicyTextBlock">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="dei_EntityPublicFloat">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanRecognizedNetGainLossDueToSettlements">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_UseOfEstimatesPolicyTextBlock">
    <definition>Use of Estimates Policy.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_PortionOfTotalEstimatedAsbestosRelatedInsuranceReceivablesForPendingClaimsAndFutureClaims">
    <definition>Portion Of Total Estimated Asbestos Related Insurance Receivables For Pending Claims And Future Claims.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="dei_EntityVoluntaryFilers">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_ProceedsFromInsuranceRecoveriesForAsbestosClaims">
    <definition>Proceeds from insurance recoveries for asbestos claims.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_OtherLongTermLiabilities">
    <definition>Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet due to materiality considerations. Noncurrent liabilities are expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer).</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_PensionAssetFairValueUsSmallcap">
    <definition>Pension Asset Fair Value US Smallcap.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_EstimatedLiabilityRelatedToAutomotiveProductSaleAndSettlementRelatedToFederalMogulBankruptcy">
    <definition>Estimated liability related to Automotive product sale and settlement related to Federal-Mogul bankruptcy.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_InterestPaid">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_PaymentOfIncomeTaxIncludingInterestOnAssessment">
    <definition>Payment of income tax, including interest, on assessment.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_PensionAssetFairValueUsCorporate">
    <definition>Pension Asset Fair Value US Corporate Includes index funds comprised of high quality corporate bonds of intermediate and long term durations.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationGoodwillAmount">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_HeadcountReductionsRelatedToRestructuringActions">
    <definition>Headcount reductions related to restructuring actions.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationStateAndLocalIncomeTaxes">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_FairValueOfFinancialInstrumentsPolicyTextBlock">
    <definition>Fair Value of Financial Instruments.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossBeforeTaxPeriodIncreaseDecrease">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_PensionAssetFairValueUsMidcap">
    <definition>Pension Asset Fair Value US Mid-cap Includes low-cost equity index fund not actively managed that tracks the S&amp;P Mid Cap 400 Index.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAmortizationOfGainsLosses">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAssumptionsUsedCalculatingBenefitObligationRateOfCompensationIncrease">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanPurchasesSalesAndSettlements">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesPropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndIntangibles">
    <definition>The amount as of the balance sheet date of the estimated future tax effects attributable to the difference between the tax basis of capital assets/intangibles and the basis of capital assets/intangibles computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The difference in basis, attributable to different capitalization of costs, depreciation, or amortization methodologies, impairment charges or other reasons, will increase future taxable income when such basis difference is realized.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_AccountsPayableCurrent">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsOther">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_TotalAmountOfPaymentsDueUnderSettlementAgreement">
    <definition>Total Amount Of Payments Due Under Settlement Agreement.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_EquityMethodInvestmentSummarizedFinancialInformationTextBlock">
    <definition>Equity method investment summarized financial information Text Block.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingContractualTerm">
    <definition>Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Outstanding Contractual Term.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsGrantsInPeriod">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ReceivablesNetCurrent">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitPaid">
    <definition>The amount of payments made for which participants are entitled under a pension plan, including pension benefits, death benefits, and benefits due on termination of employment. Also includes payments made under a postretirement benefit plan, including prescription drug benefits, health care benefits, life insurance benefits, and legal, educational and advisory services.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_EmployeeServiceShareBasedCompensationUnrecognizedCompensationCostsOnNonvestedAwardsWeightedAveragePeriodOfRecognition">
    <definition>No authoritative reference available.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_DescriptionOfReviseCommonStockMatchesContributions">
    <definition>Description of revise common stock matches contributions.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="cbe_ClassBCommonStockSharesAuthorized">
    <definition>The maximum number of Class B common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
</DefinitionAndReference>
