BRAKE, CLUTCH & DRIVELINE
BRAKE LATHE From Interequip The DBL Star, a Korean made off car brake lathe that combines affordability with reliability, is available for heavy truck and passenger vehicles. The DBL Star off car brake lathe has been sold in Australia for over a decade, with thousands of units working right around the country. Interequip says its success can be tied back to its cost-effective price coupled with outstanding disc and drum finishes. Entering the market in the disc only form, it is reportedly less than half the cost of a comparable on-car lathe, and in the disc and drum lathe it is said to be slightly over half the cost of an on-car lathe.
Pricing includes the bench, lathe, chip tray, hood and accessories to start machining straight away. Made in Korea, Interequip says this product has built a reputation for reliability and ease of use. Featuring a LED light array built into the clear hood so you can still see in low light conditions, it also has an LED for drum use. The lathe features adjustable V-gibs to adjust out any future wear, and Interequip states that one of the features owners tell it they like the most is the switchable cross slide. Interequip explains that it is impossible to engage both slides at once and the spindle feed is infinitely variable which results in first rate finishes. Further it says possibly the greatest part of the lathe is the bit you can’t see, and that is the size of the motor which has a built-in gear drive coupled with a Gilmer type belt, similar to what a super charger uses. It explains that the belt helps to isolate vibrations and the gear drive increases the motor torque. Three jaw chuck and flywheel cutter are also available. To find out more, visit www.interequip.com.au or call 1800equip (1800 037 847). 114
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SACHS CLUTCHES
SACHS says its clutches are reliable and powerful Hill starts, traffic jams and winding roads – passenger car clutches can be subject to a wide variety of demands every day. ZF says that is where SACHS clutch components – available through ZF in Oceania – can get drivers into gear easily. ZF says it ensures great convenience, reliability and a long service life from its SACHS clutches, all of which are manufactured with the highest quality materials, using state-of-the-art technology and processes. SACHS clutches are available as individual components, or as practical installation kits for simplified assembly, reportedly guaranteeing perfect drive characteristics. Taking into consideration that the service life of individual clutch components is almost identical, the SACHS clutch kit provides all relevant parts required for a complete clutch replacement. It includes a pressure plate, clutch disc and release bearing as well as special grease for ease of assembly, ensuring that the clutch can be replaced safely, effectively and quickly. SACHS clutch kits are available in various combinations, with dual-mass flywheel and the XTend pressure plate with automatic wear
compensation, plus a kit with a concentric slave cylinder. The SACHS brand is well-known for impressive performances in motorsport categories across the world, with the knowledge gleaned from this success flowing directly into the production of components used on the road. This allows SACHS clutches to deliver a longer service life and greater thermal load capacity. The SACHS clutch catalogue numbers over 1,500 components, including clutch covers and discs, flywheels and clutch release systems for various applications in passenger cars, light and heavy commercial vehicles, buses, agricultural and construction vehicles. For further information on the local SACHS range available from ZF in Oceania, visit www.aftermarket.zf.com/au or call 02 9679 5555.
AEROFLOW UNIVERSAL COMPACT VACUUM PUMP The braking system is one of the most important systems in any vehicle
To ensure constant brake power is accessible at all times, the use of a vacuum pump is often necessary. Most vehicle brake boosters use a vacuum that is generated by the naturally aspirated engine. The UP32 universal vacuum pump by Aeroflow Performance (part number AF49-1150) can be triggered on demand to support the brake booster. Especially when the engine does not supply sufficient vacuum under certain operating conditions, for example, where a larger camshaft is installed, the UP32 supplies the vacuum to ensure brake booster operation. The compact design is a direct bolt on replacement fitment for Holden Commodore VE-VF models but can also be used in any universal application.
Key features: • Operating temperature range: from -40 °C to 120 °C • Voltage range: 10 to 16 volt
• Noise level: 65dB • Current working Amp Draw is 6.2 • Maximum vacuum level is 86 percent (below ambient pressure level) • Pressure build-up time to -50Kpa: 2 seconds, to -70Kpa: 4 seconds, to -80Kpa: 6 seconds Rocket Industries says it is the largest distributor of automotive performance products and accessories in Australia, stocking over 300 leading brands of performance gear, including Aeroflow. Since 2010, Aeroflow Performance Products has grown to design and manufacture close to 11,000 exceptional quality products, including fittings and hoses, fuel system components, air and oil filters, oil systems, silicone hoses, fabricated tanks, alternators, workshop tools and much more. For more information visit www.aeroflowperformance. com or contact Rocket Industries on 02 88251 900 or visit www.rocketind.com
