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 has applied its expert knowledge in the design and manufacture of disc brake rotors to the brake drum category, resulting in a range of quality drum brakes suitable for many utility vehicles and their wagon derivatives, as well as selected passenger cars.
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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Brake calipers play a critical role in vehicles equipped with disc brake rotors, but not all calipers are equal – the level of braking performance they deliver will depend on several factors, including how many pistons each caliper is equipped with.
Traditionally, most everyday vehicles had single piston calipers, but more recently, availability of multi piston calipers both as OE fit and as an aftermarket upgrade have increased, particularly for more expensive and performance orientated cars. Today, you can buy performance vehicles with 10 piston calipers and some aftermarket racing brake options can offer even more pistons.
Multi-piston brake calipers are becoming commonplace fitment on performance orientated and luxury vehicles, and for good reason...
Why are calipers so important within the braking system? When the brake pedal is pressed by the driver, it activates the brake master cylinder which pushes pressurised brake fluid through the brake lines and ultimately to the brake calipers which apply pad pressure to the disc brake rotors, slowing the rotational speed of the disc, wheel and therefore, the vehicle. In theory, a greater number of pistons in the caliper means additional clamping force, but there are also some other benefits.
For vehicles that are equipped with larger disc brake rotors, multi-piston calipers allow the clamping force to be distributed across a larger surface area with greater friction points, courtesy of being able to run larger pads, leading to more consistent pedal feel. Drivers can also expect improved brake modulation leading to more precise braking control.
On the road or track, multi-piston calipers can deliver increasing pad to rotor clamping force, improved heat dissipation, reduced brake fade and better pedal feel, all which lead to improved stopping power.
More evenly spreading the contact point between the pads and disc brake rotors also improves heat dissipation during braking to reduce the chance of brake fade. For on road use this is an important safety benefit while at the track – as well as the safety aspects – lap times should be better. This even spread can also potentially result in more even pad wear and longer pad and disc rotor life.
Bendix's 6-piston calipers are available as a component of the front Ultimate 4WD™ Big Brake Upgrade Kit.
Bendix calipers
The superior braking performance of multi-piston calipers has been proven in Bendix’s own local testing of its ADR-approved Ultimate 4WD™ Big Brake Upgrade Kits.
Available for a range of popular dual cab 4x4 utilities and their wagon derivatives, the front kit includes an upgrade to Bendix 6-Piston monoblock calipers, Ultimate 4WD™ Disc Brake Rotors, Brake Pads and Braided Brake Hoses. The rear kit replaces the OE drum assembly with Bendix Ultimate 4WD™ Disc Rotors and single piston hydraulic calipers.
Test results reveal massive braking improvement
During development the Kits, Bendix undertook extensive testing on an unmodified Dual Cab PX Ford Ranger 4x4. Stopping distance from 80 to 0 km/h in this standard, unloaded Ranger was 41.5 metres. When this same vehicle was fitted with both front and rear kits, stopping distance dropped to 32.5 metres, an improvement of 9 metres or around 1.5 car lengths.