Bendix launches new Ultimate+™ Disc Brake Rotors with SwiftCheck™

Bendix’s premium Ultimate™ Sports & Performance Disc Brake Rotor range has been enhanced with the addition of SwiftCheck™, the company’s industry-first visual wear indicator.

Introduced in the award-winning* General CT™ Disc Brake Rotor range last year, the adoption of the innovation across the Ultimate™ range – which is now named Ultimate+™ – provides a fast and convenient visual indicator of rotor wear, letting motor trade professionals estimate remaining rotor life without the need to measure rotor thickness, allowing them to decide on part replacement.

The benefits of Bendix's industry-first SwiftCheck™ innovation are now available in the company's new Ultimate+™ Disc Brake Rotor range.

The feature also provides added convenience and peace of mind for vehicle owners, who can inspect the rotors themselves and take appropriate action if needed, such as when preparing for an extended driving holiday or similar.

SwiftCheck™ is a machined feature that creates circular grooves on the rotor surface that narrow and disappear progressively as the rotor wears. Once the wear indicator displays a singular dot in the centre, this indicates it’s time for the rotor to be changed.

Along with the convenience factor, the Ultimate+™ range features high carbon metallurgy, providing superior stopping power and reduced wear, while also delivering improved thermal stability that reduces brake fade and warping under extreme braking temperatures.

The rotors are also equipped with Diamond Tip slots – these are specifically designed with unidirectional configurations, along with V-shaped dimples, which assist in dispersing hot gases, dirt and water, leading to more consistent braking.

As well as enjoying heightened braking performance, owners can rest assured that Ultimate+™ Rotors have been manufactured based on original equipment specifications for size, diameter and stud pattern spacing, making them the perfect fit for both performance and long-term reliability.

SwiftCheck™ is a machined feature that creates circular grooves on the rotor surface that narrow and disappear progressively as the rotor wears, allowing owners and workshops to easily identify when replacement rotors are needed.

New recyclable packaging with a clever twist

Like the General CT™ range, the new Ultimate+™ Sports & Performance Disc Brake Rotors also adopts FSC™ Certified exterior packaging, which is suitable for curbside recycling.

For ease of installation, the rotor box also contains illustrative fitting instructions, which should be used along with vehicle specific information provided by the OE manufacturer. Additionally, the packaging has been revised to allow easier handling thanks to the introduction of ‘Easy Lift’ finger holes. These are pre-punctured holes that allow each box to be picked up more ergonomically.

Bendix’s new Ultimate+™ Sports & Performance Disc Brake Rotor range is available to suit a wide selection of both late and early model passenger cars and four-wheel drives, including high performance homegrown models from Holden and Ford (plus HSV and FPV), Japanese ‘fast fours’ and selected Audi, BMW and Porsche models.

*Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo’s ‘2024 Most Innovative New Aftermarket Product (Parts)’ category.