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.
The redesigned Bendix website features expanded search functionality for faster brake parts identification.
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 look right,” while holding a brake pad that supposedly matched your vehicle according to three different online catalogues.
Modern touring vehicles have become incredibly capable machines, but they have also become ridiculously complicated when it comes to replacement parts. Different brake packages, mid-model upgrades, suspension variations and special editions now mean two vehicles parked side-by-side can require completely different components underneath.
Bendix appears to have recognised the frustration.
Redesigned Website
The company has launched a completely redesigned website aimed at making brake component searches faster, more accurate and considerably less painful for workshops, mechanics and everyday vehicle owners.
And for the growing number of Australians towing caravans, camper trailers, motorcycles and boats around the country, that is genuinely useful news.
The new Bendix website introduces expanded search functionality designed to simplify the process of identifying the correct brake parts for everything from passenger vehicles and SUVs through to 4WDs, motorcycles and light commercials.
Technical drawings and specifications help workshops identify the correct brake components.
Users can search by make and model or simply enter a registration number to begin narrowing down suitable components. From there, the system allows filtering by Bendix product categories including brake pads, discs, brake upgrade kits and brake hose kits.
But the clever part lies deeper in the detail.
Rather than presenting a broad list of “close enough” options and leaving users to figure it out themselves, the site allows searches to be refined using technical specifications including brake disc thickness, outer diameter, height, length and disc type.
For touring owners running suspension upgrades or towing setups, the ability to filter products by standard or raised suspension configurations could prove especially useful when selecting components such as Ultimate 4WD Brake Upgrade Kits or Brake Hose Kits.
Because anyone who has spent time towing a loaded caravan through the Adelaide Hills or descending into the Victorian High Country knows brakes are one area where “she’ll be right” is not really a strategy.
The Bendix motorcycle section allows riders to quickly search brake parts by bike make and model.
Motorcycles
Motorcycle riders have not been forgotten either.
Bendix has included dedicated motorcycle search functionality within the new website, however riders do need to select the motorcycle tab before entering their bike details. Once selected, the system allows users to search motorcycle applications more accurately, helping narrow down the correct pads and braking components for specific makes and models.
And given how exposed riders are on everything from touring bikes through to adventure motorcycles, having confidence in your braking system is arguably even more important when the scenery turns steep, wet or unpredictable.
European vehicle owners also gain a particularly useful feature with the inclusion of PR number searching for Volkswagen Group vehicles including VW, Audi, SEAT and Skoda.
For those unfamiliar with the wonderfully complicated world of European engineering, PR numbers identify the exact specification fitted to an individual vehicle. That matters because manufacturers frequently change brake packages during a model cycle or offer upgraded systems depending on trim levels and performance packages.
The result is that two vehicles which appear identical externally may require completely different brake hardware underneath.
The PR number search function helps remove much of that uncertainty and should save workshops and owners from the increasingly common problem of incorrect parts arriving halfway through a brake job.
Riders need to select the motorcycle tab before entering bike details on the new Bendix website.
Once components are identified, the website provides detailed product information along with technical drawings and imagery where applicable. Users who already know the required part number can search directly, while broader searches can also be performed across vehicle categories, including passenger cars, SUVs, motorcycles and heavy commercial applications.
Expanded Technical Support
Beyond simple parts identification, Bendix has also expanded the site’s technical support resources.
Product pages now include simplified feature summaries backed by more detailed technical information for those wanting deeper specifications. The site also provides recommendations based on application type, road conditions and intended vehicle use, helping owners select components better suited to towing, touring or heavy-duty driving conditions.
Additional resources include brake system guides, safety data sheets, FAQs, product news and an installer locator covering both physical retailers and online outlets.
Visually, the new website adopts a much cleaner and brighter layout than its predecessor, with improved navigation, larger imagery and a more modern overall presentation.
Thankfully, Bendix seems to have remembered an important detail often overlooked in modern web design: people visit automotive websites to actually find information, not admire abstract animations while searching for the hidden menu button.
The new website allows users to filter Ultimate 4WD Brake Upgrade Kits by suspension type and fitment.
Bendix CEO George Kyriakopoulos said the company’s growing product range made fast and accurate parts identification increasingly important.
“Our region is one of the most competitive for vehicle OEMs, with just about every brand represented and new entrants regularly coming to market,” George said.
“This means that Bendix is constantly working to expand its parts catalogue which now covers 3,000 plus items. Given the breadth of products, it’s critical that customers can search for and identify the components they need as efficiently as possible.
“The new website with its greatly expanded search functionality will help customers locate Bendix parts faster and help ensure that these are correct for their vehicle,” he explained.
For touring Australians, the timing probably could not be better.
As more people head off around the country towing heavier caravans, loading up dual-cab utes, riding adventure motorcycles and exploring further from major centres, reliable braking systems have never mattered more. And when maintenance time comes around, finding the correct parts quickly can make the difference between getting back on the road or spending an extra two days parked outside a regional workshop wondering where it all went wrong.
Sometimes the best technology is not the flashy stuff you brag about around the campfire.
Sometimes it is simply the quiet satisfaction of finding the right part the first time.
