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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An often over-looked component maintenance-wise, the E-Brake in your vehicle is an important component when it comes to vehicle safety. In older cars, you might be used to seeing the classic cable handbrake, or footbrake. Electric parking brakes, however, are starting to become standard fare in more modern cars and often takes the form of button close to where you would usually find the handbrake handle.
Generally, only acting on the rear wheels of your vehicle, the e-brake’s main function is to prevent your car from moving when parked. It can also come in handy when setting off from a standstill on an upward slope, preventing the car from rolling backwards. A lot of us have the e-brake to thank when it came to learning those dreaded hill-starts. In more extreme cases, the e-brake is also for emergency braking. However, this is usually seen a last resort as applying the e-brake in an emergency does come with its own potential risks.
Now how does your e-brake work? In the classic cable configuration, a cable connects the handbrake lever to the vehicle’s brake shoes. Once the handbrake lever is applied, the tension in the cable increases, forcing the brake shoes on the brake drum and preventing the wheels from moving. A form of electric park brake also exists using the cable configuration. In this case, the lever is simply replaced by a switch that controls the cable operation.
A conventional electric parking brake uses essentially the same working principle, albeit without the cable. Without the use of the cable, the electric park brake relies on an electronic brake module, an actuator or electric motor, wheel-speed sensors, a force sensor, and in-cabin electric switch. Essentially, the cable is replaced by a signal that is sent from the parking brake switch to a module that tells the actuators or electric motors installed within the brake calipers to operate and prevent the wheels from moving.
Fully-electronic park brakes come in two different types – Electric-Hydraulic Caliper systems, and a Full-Electric Drive-by-Wire systems. The Electric-Hydraulic Caliper type is generally employed as part of safety features such as ESP (Electronic Stability Program). When the parking brake switch is activated, the ESP control unit generates pressure within the vehicle’s braking system, forcing the brake pads against the rotors. An electronic solenoid valve then locks the calipers in place. This allows the calipers to stay in this position without the aid of hydraulic pressure. To release the brake, the ESP unit briefly generates slightly more pressure than what was required to lock the calipers and the releases the solenoid locking the brake in place.
In Full-Electric Drive-by-Wire park brake systems, an electric motor and gearbox are employed to apply pressure to the pads onto the rotors. In this setup, a parking brake latch is used to prevent the pressure in the caliper piston from rotating the park brake’s electric motor, which in turn keeps the brakes applied.
The more modern Electronic Park Brake setups carry a plethora of advantages over their mechanical counterpart. Thanks to the use of electrical components, the action of applying the park brake is near instantaneous. The electronic control also allows the park brake to be integration with a range of safety technologies such Stability Control, Anti-Lock Brakes, and Hill-Start Assist. Not only that, but without the need more as many mechanical components, there are significant weight savings to had, allowing for improved fuel economy and reduced emissions.
Electronic Park Brake technology has been around for over two decades now, and has been constantly improving since its inception. Nowadays you would be hard-pressed to not find an Electronic Park Brake in a brand-new vehicle, with the technology found in everything from small cars to light trucks, and it’s easy to see why. Just like any other braking component however, your E-Brake needs regular servicing with components such as pads and brake shoes needing replacement from time to time. And this is where Bendix comes in. Bendix offers brake shoes and pads to suit a wide range of vehicles. If it’s time to service your E-Brake, head to our website below to find the right part numbers to suit your car, and drive safe with Bendix.