4TERRAIN HEAVY DUTY

A 4x4 specialist clutch range by Clutch Industries

An OE vehicle comes fitted with a standard clutch and this is suitable for most drivers, but we’re not all standard drivers.

If an engine is modified, or if the vehicle is under a higher strain than normal (like four-wheel driving or towing heavy loads) an upgraded clutch is required. Our Distributors stock a wide range of clutch upgrade brands and one of the fastest growing ranges is the 4Terrain Heavy Duty clutch system.

4Terrain Heavy Duty is made by Clutch Industries, which has more than 70 years’ experience designing and engineering clutch systems for Australasian conditions.

The product is ideal for applications where the standard clutch is stressed beyond typical daily driving conditions, such as towing, trade/ commercial use or off-road driving.

Clutch Industries says 4Terrain Heavy Duty delivers an increase in torque capacity while also increasing the life of the clutch through improving the following components.

High clamp, grooved cover assembly the torque capacity of the clutch. Torque capacity is directly related to Rm.

4Terrain Cover Assemblies all feature a high clamp, SG Iron pressure plate along with the Patented ER2 Groove Design, featuring a unique groove pattern which is CNC machined on the friction face of the pressure plate.

This groove has been specifically designed to increase the Mean Effective Radius of the pressure plate and assist in heat removal. The increase in the Mean Effective Radius of the cover assembly gives a significant increase in torque capacity which is backed up by dyno testing.

By adding the groove to the pressure plate, the inside radius of the friction face has effectively been increased. The first 8mm of the pressure plate has all but been removed and added to this, there is progressively less material removed as the radius increases. The net effect of this is to move the effective inside radius further out.

More Friction Material

The 4T Heavy Duty clutch disc features a 25 percent thicker friction material for longer life, this is backed up by a Three-Year/50,000Km warranty which Clutch Industries says is the best warranty in the market.

Everything you need to get the job done Clutch Industries states that a 4Terrain Heavy Duty clutch kit comes with everything you need to do the job including the release bearing or CSC, spigot bearing and clutch aligning tool. Also, 4T Heavy Duty has a range of replacement flywheel kits to take away the hassle of sending the flywheel off to be machined.

The 4Terrain Heavy Duty Clutch system is built to endure the rugged demands of hard-working vehicles and is a logical choice for anyone who demands relentless reliability, says Clutch Industries.

When comparing the Mean Effective Radius (Rm) of the ER2 version to the non ER2 version you can see the ER2 version is further out. This increases

Fremax Braking Products

For over 35 years, Fremax has been manufacturing premium auto parts

Fremax explains that it is Brazil’s largest automotive friction material manufacturer.

Fremax was acquired by Frasle in 2018 and continues to manufacture its products at its Joinville manufacturing plant where it specialises in passenger, utility and small commercial vehicles to over 70 countries.

Fremax says it has gained a reputation for manufacturing, marketing and distributing quality products with high levels of customer service.

Access to world class technology has been one of the keys to the company’s success, says Fremax, which officially entered The Australian and New Zealand market in 2019.

Since then, it has since seen very strong growth in both regions with sales up year on year, explains Steve Kreti and Victor Makrievski, who are responsible for overseeing the product.

Fremax explains that its core success comes down to its unique technologies and manufacturing processes that enhance its strength and increase the durability of the parts.

All Fremax brake discs and drums are manufactured with high-carbon metal alloy –carbon at higher levels dissipates heat efficiently in the brake system, which ensures better braking performance and a longer brake life.

The innovative paint used on Fremax parts reportedly offers increased protection against rust, in addition to preserving the aesthetics of the product and the vehicle.

Further, Fremax says that its unique protective oil does not contaminate the pads and does not require cleaning, ensuring a much more practical, faster and more secure application.

Finally, the concentric grooved finish ensures better and faster seating of the brake pads or linings, which Fremax says significantly reduces noises and vibrations after brake maintenance. For more information about Fremax products, please contact your local Brake and Clutch specialist or visit www.cooldrive.com.au

For more information, visit www.4terrain.com.au or chat to your local Distributor.