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WINMAX WP2 Performance upgrade brake pads for heavy duty and off road, GVM upgrades and towing Winmax WP2 is a new to market brake pad available from Motorsport Brakes. Manufactured to standards matching those used in top level motorsport, Motorsport Brakes says this product is a direct fit brake upgrade for some of the popular 4x4 models. This pad reportedly works from low temperatures and Motorsport Brakes says its fade resistance is excellent, making it perfect for: • Heavy Duty 4x4 • Off Road • Towing • GVM Upgrade • Wheel and tyre ‘over diameter’ upgrades
SACHS MAX 4X4 RANGE GROWS These big bore shock absorbers are designed for standard and raised suspension setups The SACHS MAX range of heavy-duty shock absorbers for off-road, four-wheel-drive and utility vehicles continues to expand, with ZF Services Australia set to add to the highly popular product line. Designed specifically with Australia’s harsh conditions in mind, the SACHS MAX offering features larger pistons and cylinders, with the increased bore size reportedly resulting in shock absorbers that are more durable, while continuing to offer the ultimate in safety. This big bore design results in a reduction of heat and subsequently an improvement of consistency with heavy loads in rough terrain, especially when towing. For those looking to enhance their off-road capabilities, the SACHS MAX design allows for vehicle lifts of up to two inches. ZF Services Australia explains that the advantages of SACHS MAX extend outside of off-road usage, with the shock absorbers also offering superior comfort in the day-to-day city driving environment. Added to the range in early 2021 will be new part numbers suitable for the Ford Ranger and Everest, Mazda BT-50, Isuzu MU-X, Holden Colorado and Trailblazer, the Toyota Rav 4, plus the Hyundai Santa Fe.
Winmax WP2 brake pads are a low-steel, carbonbased compound that Motorsport Brakes says will work much harder than other ‘heavy duty’ pad options, with lower pedal pressure required to pull up those big loads.
Specifications: • Compound: Low-Metallic Carbon • Friction: 0.36 – 0.39 • Temp range: 0 – 600degC
Key features: • 100 percent made in Japan with “world best practices” • Designed for use in applications where low temperature friction is required • Very high levels of modulation • Excellent all-round brake pad suitable for daily street use in high performance applications. • Works instantly from ambient temperatures • Provides long lasting pad life and rotor wear For more information, visit www.motorsportbrakes.com.au 20
These new product lines will expand upon the current extensive line-up which includes many of the most popular vehicle types currently sold in Australia, including the Toyota HiLux and LandCruiser, the Isuzu D-Max, plus the Nissan Navara and Patrol. The full range covers the whole motoring spectrum, from 4WDs, utilities and vans, with parts also available for vehicles produced by diverse manufacturers such as Foton, Great Wall, Holden, Jeep, Mitsubishi and Volkswagen. Since the release of the SACHS MAX range nearly two years ago, ZF Services Australia says the range has been warmly received by a wide cross section of the motoring public, including serious off-road enthusiasts, trades people and caravanners, with the products also finding favour in markets across the south-east Asian region. For more information, visit www.sachsmaxshocks.com.au or call 1800 ZF SALES (1800 937 2537).
DOES YOUR MAZDA BT-50 OR ISUZU D-MAX CARRY LOADS? A Pedders GVM+ kit could offer you a certified GVM rating of 3450kgs Pedders now offers a GVM+ upgrade solution for selected Mazda BT-50 and Isuzu D-Max models to assist in compliance for GVM and axle ratings. Through exhaustive and detailed testing, Pedders says its GVM+ Upgrade Kits have been approved by the (Commonwealth) Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development. Kit components including TrakRyder foam cell struts, coil springs, foam cell shock absorbers, leaf springs, u/bolts, leaf spring shackle bushes and front strut mounts can be supplied and installed at your approved Pedders GVM outlet to increase the payload of your Mazda BT-50 or Isuzu D-Max by up to 450kgs. All suspension components installed as part of a Pedders GVM+ upgrade package are backed by Pedders’ two- Year/40,000kms Nationwide Warranty.
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When the GVM+ upgrade kit has been installed to a new vehicle by the trained technicians at a Pedders GVM+ certified installer, a new compliance plate will be fitted. The new vehicle can then be registered with new increased GVM. This procedure will allow the vehicle to be legally registered and driven in all states of Australia. For vehicles that have already been road registered, the process varies from state to state. The vehicle may be required to be inspected by an authorised Automotive Engineer in that State and be issued with a compliance certificate. Pedders invites you to contact your local Pedders GVM+ approved outlet for further details. For more information, visit www.pedders.com.au
