Should I upgrade my brakes before anything else?

Australians love high performance – doubly so when it comes to cars. In fact, we have one of the highest per capita proportions of performance car sales on the planet, with huge affection for go-fast sub brands such as Mercedes-Benz’ AMG division, BMW’s M, Renault’s RS, Hyundai N, and Subaru STI.

But finding more performance isn’t just about big numbers – how much power it produces, how quickly it can accelerate from 0-100km/h and its top speed. The difference between a good performance car and a great one is how well the entire package is synchronised, from the engine to the handling; its suspension, tyres and, just as importantly, maximum stopping power.

Too often, car enthusiasts overlook the braking performance of their vehicle. But if you’ve ever been for a passenger hot lap in a real race car, you’ll understand how critical the braking power is in order to extract the ultimate driving performance from a vehicle.

So, before you even consider upgrading the engine or suspension in your performance car, start by improving the braking system.

Bendix is a global leader in the automotive aftermarket sector with more than 60 years of experience and is Australia’s largest manufacturer of friction material products.

Bendix is expanding its high-performance Ultimate+ brake pad upgrade to suit a wider range of popular performance including muscle cars like the Ford Mustang and Holden and HSV VF Commodores, the Subaru WRX rally rocket and the fun and affordable twins-under-the-skin, the Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ.

The Bendix Ultimate Brake Upgrade is a comprehensive kit that includes all you need to improve the stopping performance of your car, including front rotors, high friction brake pads, braided brake lines, DOT 4 brake fluid and cleaning products.

At the core of it all, Bendix Ultimate rotors offer the very latest in braking technology, using innovative processes and materials such as high carbon metallurgy steel for improved stopping power and reduced wear. The unique formula also offers better thermal stability that reduces the chance of warping under extreme temperatures.

For more information contact your nearest Bendix stockist for exert advice.