We offer a range of specialised brake pads for different vehicles and driving conditions. Find the right brake pads for your vehicle today.
General purpose brake pads for everyday driving.
Using the latest Ceramic technology and specifically engineered for EV and Hybrid Vehicles.
Superior performance for European vehicles.
Specially formulated brake pads for on and off-road driving.
Specially engineered to suit the most extreme 4WD applications.
Muti-purpose brake pads for hard working vehicles.
High performance stopping for performance and prestige vehicles.
Exceptional stopping power for even greater confidence.
Extensively tested for high speed driving conditions
We offer a range of precision engineered disc brake rotors as the perfect complement to the extensive Bendix brake pad range.
Reliable & durable braking performance for ‘everyday’ vehicles.
Specially engineered brake rotors for European vehicles.
Increased strength and durability for peak performance.
Sports & performance disc brake rotors with advanced heat dissipation.
We’ve engineered our brake shoes specifically for Australian conditions to provide a reliable, economical brake shoe replacement.
Quality brake shoes, engineered for Australian conditions.
Bendix Ultimate 4WD Brake Drums are available for popular 4WD wagons and dual cab utes.
Featuring high quality metallurgy, Bendix Brake Drums deliver strong braking performance and low noise operation along with a confident and consistent pedal feel.
Our comprehensive upgrade kits contain everything you need to keep your vehicle in peak condition.
Brake pads, rotors, braided lines and more for your 4WD vehicle.
For selected 4WD wagons and dual cab utes, featuring advanced brake pads, disc brake rotors, calipers, braided lines and ancillary items.
For popular 4WD wagons and dual cab utes, featuring advanced brake drums and brake shoe kit and ancillary items.
Our electric secondary park brakes are the safe and cost-effective solution for improved park brake performance in popular 4WD models.
Increased braking performance for towing and heavy loads.
Advanced brake pads and disc brake rotors, braided lines and a host of ancillary items.
Experience vastly improved brake pedal feel and feedback with an upgraded brake hose.
A specialised brake hose upgrade for your 4WD vehicle.
Our electric brake controllers provide safe and effective stopping power when towing heavy loads, offering total control, comfort, and reliability.
For peace of mind and ultimate tow control, tow with the Bendix Ultimate Tow™ Electric Brake Controller.
Our premium electric brake wear sensors easily warn drivers when brake pads are nearing the end of their lifespan.
Easily warns drivers when brake pads are nearing the end of their lifespan.
Our Commercial vehicle range brings advanced engineering to brake pads, brake shoes and linings, ensuring increased performance and a longer lifespan for parts.
Designed to cope with high temperatures found in constant braking.
Designed to withstand extremes of heavy duty operation.
Long-lasting, reliable performance.
Rigorously tested to meet hard on-road conditions.
Our range of fluids and spray Auto Care products help you keep your vehicle in peak condition every day.
Minimises corrosion and optimises braking performance.
Lasting protections against friction, wear, and corrosion.
Fights oils, dust, dirt, and grease and stops brake squeal.
Removes grease and grime from engines, motors and workshop surfaces.
Prevents dirt and brings a shine to tyres, mudflaps, and bumpers.
Lubricates, protects and prevents corrosion.
Protects surfaces from scratching and prevents squeaking.
Lubricates, waterproofs, protects against corrosion, binding & squeaking.
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At first glance, all disc brake pads are very similar – they have the same basic shape and more or less claim to do the same job. However, their simple appearance hides the complex manufacturing process that’s needed to develop a high-quality brake pad.
A key component of the brake pads is the make-up of the brake compound, this is the friction material that plays the all-important role of meeting and coupling with the disc rotors to slow the vehicle down once the brakes are applied
The ingredients used to develop these friction compounds varies depending on the manufacturer, but general ingredients include a mixture of fibres, functional fillers, friction modifiers, lubricants, and resin binders. Differences in the source materials will result in the pads having different performance characteristics.
How much noise pads generate, the level of dust they release, their durability and their stopping performance, are all greatly influenced by the compound they use and ingredients, and of course this makes some brake pads more suitable for certain applications and driving conditions than others.
In the case of Bendix pads, the braking compounds can be categorised into three main groups, Ceramic / Non-Asbestos Organics (NAO), Low Metallic (Low Met) and Semi Metallic (Semi-Met). Here’s an overview of each.
Ceramic/Non-Asbestos Organics (NAO)
Bendix Ceramic pads, use a combination of organic materials such as synthetic glass fibres, aramid fibres, and natural fibres as the main reinforcing ingredients and include several organic modifiers as well as metals such as copper, but no steel, this combination being applied to further finetune the formulation depending on the make and model of the vehicle.
The manufacturing process used for these pads consists of computer controlled presses that heat and compress the material mix cyclically to form the pad. The processing method employed by Bendix dramatically increases the durability of the pads while also delivering low levels of dust, noise and rotor wear, while still providing a consistent pedal feel for the driver. Ceramic materials are the core of the Bendix range which are available within the Bendix General CT, EV-Hybrid, Euro+, Ultimate+ and Ultimate 4WD products.
Low-Metallic (Low-Met)
Low-Met brake pads contain some ceramic materials but are designed for performance and high-speed driving styles, so contain high levels of mineral abrasives to provide additional stopping power for optimal performance.
More spirited driving and more aggressive or regular braking leads to increased temperatures which can cause brake fade, and for these driving scenarios, the low-met compounds are used in the Bendix Street Road & Track range for performance stopping.
Semi-Metallic (Semi-Met)
Semi Metallic brake pads contain high amounts of steel and iron that along with specific binding materials, provide consistency of stopping power in high temperature conditions.
Vehicles that normally operate with heavier loads (elevated pad temperatures) over longer periods including utilities, vans and trucks, need pads that perform consistently when hot while also being longer lasting.
For these applications, brake pads from the Bendix Heavy Duty range are well suited – they feature a specifically designed semi metallic compound. This combination of materials in conjunction with proprietary processing, results in a high integrity of the brake pad at temperature without lowering rotor life.
For further information:
For more information free call the Bendix Brake Advice Centre on 1800 819 666 or +61 3 5327 0211 from overseas (8am-5pm Monday to Friday EST), e-mail us at: brakeadvicecentre@bendix.com.au or visit our website www.bendix.com.au
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