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BENDIX EXPANDS CONSUMABLES RANGE Bendix says its quality consumables are in daily use in workshops throughout Australia Today the Bendix range not only includes Bendix DOT 3 High Performance Brake Fluid and Bendix DOT 4 High Performance / Heavy Duty Brake Fluid but also Bendix Ceramasil Brake Parts Lubricant and a range of aerosol consumables. Ceramasil Brake Parts Lubricant has been specially developed to overcome wear caused by the molecular interaction between two moving objects moving relative to one another. Whilst any grease will do the job temporarily, Bendix says this specially developed brake systems lubricant will last the life of the brake job, silencing calipers, resisting pressure cleaning and extreme condition and providing protection against friction, wear and corrosion.
Amongst the most recent consumable range extension is the Bendix Brake and Parts Cleaner, designed to rapidly remove brake fluids, oils, dust, dirt, grease and other contaminants from brake linings, disc pads, drums, clutch plates, rotors and so on. It can be applied without dismantling the brakes and also cleans other components and workshop equipment. The new Degrease aerosol has been designed as a powerful multipurpose degreaser formulated to remove heavy grease from car and small engines, concrete floors, driveways and workshop surfaces. A Multi-Use Penetrating and Lubricating aerosol is also an important part of the Bendix range. Designed and developed as a heavy duty water dispersant it also assists in lubricating, protecting and starting wet engines, stopping squeaks and lubricating rusted parts. Bendix’s Smooth White Lithium Grease Aerosol is an all-purpose lubricant which protects surfaces from abrading or scratching other surfaces and is ideal for lubricating bearings, hinges door catches plus many more uses around the home and garden shed. ‘Smooth’ is reportedly ideally suited to automotive, marine, agricultural, general industrial and household uses.
The Bendix Silicone aerosol has multiple uses providing the ideal protection for plastic, vinyl and rubber, sliding tracks, locks, fishing equipment, chain and moving belts in automotive, marine, household plus a host of general applications; while the new ‘Shine’ aerosol is the easiest way to shine tyres, mud flaps and bumpers not only providing the ultimate appearance but also preventing dirt from forming on the surfaces. Now available from leading automotive and transport outlets nation-wide, Bendix says its quality special purpose consumables are designed to assist the trade and suit the broadest range of applications. For more information on the new extensive range of Bendix Consumables, free call the Bendix Brake Advice Centre on 1800 819 666 or +61 3 5327 0211 from overseas (8am – 5pm Monday to Friday EST), email brakeadvicecentre@bendix.xom.au or visit www.bendix.com.au
ACS INTRODUCES NISSAN PATROL CONVERSION KITS The new kits have been developed in response to strong demand Australian Clutch Services specialise in developing performance clutch kits to suit vehicles that have had engine or gearbox conversions under the ACS performance brands, Xtreme Clutch and Xtreme Outback. ACS has recently launched several new performance kits for popular conversions including a twin plate upgrade for GU Nissan Patrols that have been retrofitted with Nissan RB series engines. This is a common conversion for these vehicles due to the almost perfect crossover from the standard RD28 motor. “Our new conversion kits for Nissan Patrols fitted with RB series engines have been developed due to high demand for these conversions in the market,” ACS Mechanical Engineer, Stewart Furze, said. “Normally when we create specialised conversion kits, we build them bespoke to each customer’s requirements. However, as these conversions are so popular and nearly always utilise the standard gearbox setup, we have been able to develop an off-the-shelf kit that is ready to bolt straight into the vehicle.”
The performance clutch has been developed to provide a significant increase in torque capacity over the standard heavy-duty range of kits due to the exceptional performance potential in the RB motor. “The kits are designed to be used with the RB series of engines which can easily produce in excess of 500hp and therefore require a specialised performance clutch to suit,” Stewart said. “We have also introduced two different options depending on the intended vehicle use and performance goals.” The two options include a 230mm twin plate organic for high horsepower street applications up to 1210 Nm of torque and a 230mm twin plate ceramic for motorsport applications requiring an even higher heat and torque capacity (up to 1830 Nm). The kits come complete with a lightweight alloy pressure plate, performance chromoly flywheel, release bearing, alignment tool and replacement bolts.
“Our performance upgrades and specialised conversions kits are well known around the world for torque capacity, durability and driveability and we are always on the lookout for new applications,” Stewart said. For more information on the Xtreme Clutch and Xtreme Outback range of products as well as the new Nissan Patrol conversion kits, please visit www.australianclutch.com.au or call 1800 CLUTCH Australian Automotive Aftermarket Magazine February 2020
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