AAAA Most Innovative New Aftermarket Product – Parts

The Australian Auto Aftermarket Awards were pleased to recognise valued nominees for the AAAA Most Innovative New Aftermarket Product – Parts, including the winning Bendix GCT Rotors with SwiftCheck.

Bendix – WINNER
Bendix GCT Rotors with SwiftCheck
The new Bendix General CT rotors are designed to provide reliable, durable and confidence inspiring braking performance for ‘everyday’ passenger vehicles, and debut Bendix’s new SwiftCheck, a market first innovation. SwiftCheck provides a fast and convenient visual indicator of rotor wear, letting motor trade professionals estimate remaining rotor life without the need to measure rotor thickness, allowing them to decide on part replacement. The feature also provides added convenience and peace of mind for vehicle owners, who can inspect the rotors themselves and take appropriate action if needed, such as when preparing for an extended driving holiday or similar. Along with providing this time-saving feature, General CT Disc Brake Rotors excel when it comes to braking performance. The range features high quality metallurgy that’s designed for longevity and improved heat dissipation. The range also delivers an ‘E+ Original Equipment Fit’ that’s designed to be a direct replacement for OE rotors – they meet or exceed OE specifications and deliver confidence for both workshops and vehicle owners. Bendix’s strong focus on sustainability also sees the General CT Disc Brake Rotor range adopt FSC Certified exterior packaging, which is suitable for curbside recycling, and for the first time on any Bendix packaging, the General CT Disc Brake Rotor box also contains fitting instructions in the form of an illustrative guide, which should be used along with vehicle specific information provided by the OE manufacturer during installation.
For more information, visit www.bendix.com.au

ClutchPro
Aftermarket Clutch Solution for the 2.8L 2019 – on Toyota HiAce
ClutchPro says its Aftermarket Clutch Solution to suit the 2.8L 2019 on Toyota HiAce provides value to consumers in the way of a durable clutch solution at a more affordable price point. The factory clutch utilises a dual mass flywheel and although ClutchPro do offer this as a replacement solution, they have also developed a single mass flywheel conversion kit which offers long term durability. Dual mass flywheels are known to fail in very high load applications including when the vehicle is modified for increased power/torque and due to the nature of their construction, are not suitable for resurfacing, meaning they must be replaced when changing the clutch assembly. A single mass flywheel on the other hand is a cost-effective alternative to the dual mass and is machinable allowing for clutch replacements without having to purchase a brand-new flywheel, making for a sustainable and cost-effective part. The single mass flywheel construction will result in a slight increase in noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) due to the reduced dampening, so ClutchPro has included suppression springs into the disc and optimised components to minimise this change.
For more information, visit www.australianclutch.com.au

For more on the awards, visit www.aftermarketawards.com.au