Car Brake Problems: 7 Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore A spongy pedal, pulling, grabbing, unusual noises or vibration can all point to a developing brake problem. Bendix explains seven warning signs and what may be causing them. Brakes are at their best when they are boring. You press the pedal, the vehicle slows in a…
Ultimate Stopping Power Giving our 330,000 km Isuzu D-Max the Bendix Ultimate 4WD treatment With 330,000 kilometres behind it, our 2010 Isuzu D-Max has certainly earned the right to take things a little easier. Unfortunately, nobody appears to have explained retirement to the D-Max. Before it heads off on its next assignment, we are giving…
Bendix has the Ford Ranger covered when it comes to stopping power With the Ford Ranger dominating Australian and New Zealand sales charts, Bendix has developed a wide range of brake pads, rotors and upgrade kits to improve stopping performance for owners who tow, tour or work their Rangers hard. There are few things more…
How Popular 4×4 Modifications Can Affect Braking Performance. Bull bars, bigger tyres and suspension lifts can improve a 4WD’s touring ability, but Bendix says owners should also consider what those upgrades do to braking performance. Australians love modifying their 4x4s. Whether it is for remote-area touring, towing, serious off-road work or simply giving the vehicle…
Bendix Makes Brake Parts Easier to Find There are few things more capable of ruining a touring holiday than brake trouble halfway between civilisation and the nearest decent coffee. It usually begins innocently enough. A slight vibration through the pedal. A squeal coming down a mountain range. Maybe a mechanic muttering the words, “That doesn’t…
Touring Tech Tips: Why You Should Replace Brake Pads and Rotors Together When you’re planning the next big trip, the last thing you want is unexpected downtime on the side of the highway because of brake issues. For many drivers, maintenance bills can feel like a grudge purchase—especially with cost-of-living pressures. But when it comes…
Joining the DOTs: Choosing the Right Brake Fluid for Your Vehicle When it comes to safe touring, reliable brakes are non-negotiable. One of the simplest but most overlooked maintenance items is brake fluid. Selecting the right type – known as its DOT rating – is essential to keep your braking system working at its best. What Does…
When the Fun Stops: Why Mud and 4×4 Brakes Just Don’t Mix By Staff Writer You can hear it before you see it — the unmistakable squelch of rubber slicing through thick, sloppy mud. A rooster tail of brown arcs out behind your wagon as it muscles forward, tyres clawing for traction. The winch has…