Brake operating unit (3) and a master cylinder that generates upstream fluid pressure (Pup) corresponding to the operation of the (M / C), a master cylinder (M / C) and shut-off valve provided between the wheel cylinders (4a) and the like ( MCV1) and the like, and the hydraulic pressure source to generate a downstream fluid pressure (Pdown) and between the wheel cylinder (4a) or the like shut-off valve in the closed instruction reception state (MCV1) of the shut-off valve (MCV1) (S / C), the operation sets a target value of the downstream pressure (Pdown) based on the amount, and a downstream fluid pressure control means (11) for controlling (Pdown) based on the target value, the control means (11) has an upstream fluid pressure ( comprising an upstream fluid pressure detection and estimation means (12) for detecting or estimating the Pup), and a regulating means for regulating the differential pressure target value (13) upstream fluid pressure (Pup). Thus, without increasing the like in the power consumption of the shut-off valve or the like provided between such a master cylinder and the wheel cylinder, to provide a vehicle braking apparatus capable of suppressing uncomfortable feeling to the driver's braking operation.