BRAKING TECHNOLOGY Bendix Ultimate 4WD Brake Upgrade Kit.
Increased safety with Bendix TO ENSURE INCREASED SAFETY AND PEACE OF MIND FOR 4WD DRIVERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, THE LATEST BENDIX 4WD BRAKE UPGRADE KIT ENABLES OPTIMAL BRAKING PERFORMANCE. While the original braking systems on a new
The comprehensive kit includes Ultimate 4WD
technology as used in commercial brake pads
4WD vehicle from the showroom is more than
Brake Pads with a specially compounded
is used in the manufacture of these pads
adequate for the job, it can be a very different
high performance ceramic material brake
for improved attachment strength for heavy
story once the vehicle is decked out with the
pads for increased stopping power plus
duty operating conditions which are ideally
wide range of accessories as the weight of the
the latest Bendix Ultimate Rotors designed
matched to the slotted design of the rotors.
vehicle overall can be dramatically increased.
and developed specifically for Australia’s
“With an additional 15 new part numbers
“Consider the weight of accessories such as
demanding conditions.
recently released, the Bendix Ultimate
a canopy, storage draws, a winch, bullbar,
The new rotors are manufactured to the
4WD Brake Upgrade Kits cover most
driving lights, a fridge, second spare wheel, larger fuel tank, second battery, roof rack
highest level of precision engineering based
popular 4WD vehicles and dual cab utes
on OEM specifications and incorporate
etc., and it is easy to see why the braking
innovative technology such as high carbon
providing additional safety for the driver and their families,” Ian says.
system is under greatly increased pressure
metallurgy for increased braking performance
Easy to fit braided brake hoses designed
and safety becomes a real issue,” says
plus special diamond tip slots and a special
and manufactured in compliance with SAE
Bendix Product Manager, Ian Campbell.
bi-directional pillar design to quickly and
J1401 specifications that won’t expand
”Then there is an additional factor of the
efficiently expel gases, water, dust and grit.
under pressure and have a strong protective
weight of a heavy caravan or outback trailer behind to consider.”
Together this provides the driver with absolute
sleeve are included in the kit and deliver a
Bendix has addressed this with the
control when braking in extreme conditions with instant response and even friction.
firm brake pedal. These are also kit options for vehicles where the height of the vehicle
hugely successful Ultimate 4WD Brake
Ultimate 4WD brake pads in the kit are
has been raised.
Upgrade Kit which is providing drivers
manufactured from an advanced ceramic
with improved stopping power in the most
compound with the benefit of low dust
Contact
demanding emergency situations and
and reduced noise whilst providing high
general peace of mind with greatly reduced stopping distances overall.
temperature stability and excellent fade
Bendix Brake Advice Centre Ph: 1800 819 666 Email: brakeadvicecentre@bendix.xom.au Web: www.bendix.com.au
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