Segment Information - Product Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011	Oct. 29, 2010
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 5,660,889	$ 4,403,906	$ 3,524,334
Original Equipment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	2,709,944	1,785,380	1,426,744
Aftermarket [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 2,950,945	$ 2,618,526	$ 2,097,590