Bendix 4WD Pads

[grimreaper Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close grimreaper]

in regards to the slotted rotors - has anyone else had the issue of a chuffing type sound from them. since fitting new rotors front and rear ( RDA slotted and dimpled ) i have had this weird sound from them like an air chuffing sound, and it decreases when you apply the brake. only have oem pads but want to change to the bendix pads, but want to make sure all is ok otherwise first. wondering if the chamfered edge on the bendix might solve the problem. have never had this before and no one from RDA will answer emails i have sent.

i have that sound on my 90 series with sloted and dimpled roters ( it is the air pasing between the pads and the groves or holes in the rotors)

[barcode Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close barcode]

i have that sound on my 90 series with sloted and dimpled roters ( it is the air pasing between the pads and the groves or holes in the rotors)

thanks grimreaper, was hoping it wasn't just me. bit disappointed as is annoying but guess that's what you pay for cheap quality
guess if they wear out quick might be able to get some t2's or t3's

[raydes Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close raydes]

thanks grimreaper, was hoping it wasn't just me. bit disappointed as is annoying but guess that's what you pay for cheap quality
guess if they wear out quick might be able to get some t2's or t3's

Or some ear plugs...

[grimreaper Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close grimreaper]

Or some ear plugs...

or a louder radio lol its something u get used to after having the same think on multiple cars and race cars over the years wit hthe same thing

[Hoody Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hoody]

thanks grimreaper, was hoping it wasn't just me. bit disappointed as is annoying but guess that's what you pay for cheap quality
guess if they wear out quick might be able to get some t2's or t3's

Not sure what 'cheap quality' has to do with it. RDA aren't cheap quality rotors. Cheaper than DBA, but so is every rotor.
Your factory rotors were cheap quality when you bought it

[420blackpony Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close 420blackpony]

from my experience in the workshop bendix pads will give you brake shudder after 30000ks
so i always use QFM pads or ebc green or red stuff

[Steve M Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Steve M]

Never had an shudder issues with Bendix pads and that's all I ever use after genuine.... Cheers Steve

[Gramps Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Gramps]

No noise or shudder on a new set of Bendix 4x4 pads installed today. I'm just hoping there isn't much brake dust as they get used.

[Anth120playdo Banned Find all posts View Profile Close Anth120playdo]

from my experience in the workshop bendix pads will give you brake shudder after 30000ks
so i always use QFM pads or ebc green or red stuff

Every time hey? I've never experienced that.
Sounds like an ad for QFM........lol...... Cheap, but ok if You want less than the best.

No noise or shudder on a new set of Bendix 4x4 pads installed today. I'm just hoping there isn't much brake dust as they get used.

You won't get Dust either! Unlike some other brands.


My replacement vehicle has some pads with a blue backing plate. They are in the rear & squeal their asses off!
Dusty too, cheap sh!t! You know what I will be doing. The pads are on the bench :-)

[craigm Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close craigm]

Sounds like an ad for QFM........lol...... Cheap, but ok if You want less than the best.

What make Bendix Pads better than QFM ####?

[grimreaper Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close grimreaper]

Not sure what 'cheap quality' has to do with it. RDA aren't cheap quality rotors. Cheaper than DBA, but so is every rotor.
Your factory rotors were cheap quality when you bought it

lol sorry that was a typo cheap wasn't meant to be in there

[Anth120playdo Banned Find all posts View Profile Close Anth120playdo]

What make Bendix Pads better than QFM ####?

Bendix are the best known name in brakes, why?
They have been around & manufacturing since the 50's, a lot longer than QFM (late 80's)
They have done a huge amount of o.e manufacturing. & a stupid amount of r&d goes with all this.
A huge range of their pads are manufactured in the ballarat plant.
I think thats why, They lead the way, noiseless, dustless, long lasting, innovating ideas, excellent customer service.
It's just a perfect product.

But I could be wrong.

[mjrandom Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close mjrandom]

I have run Bendix pads on a lot of vehicles and never had an issue. Will replace the 150 stuff with DBA and Bendix when the time comes.

[craigm Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close craigm]

I'm now running QFM pads which I am now happy with, not that I've had anything better to compare them to. There's always going to be a product with a claim that theirs is better. That's how I was sold the QFM's. I read some very positive reviews on QFM performance pads but did struggle to find any reviews/ comparo's on the 4wd range. I was led to believe the guys who started the QFM product were ex-Bendix developers who wanted to go their own way? Fact or sales guff I'm not sure....)
Anyhow that's the reason I asked as I was curious if there was something definitive that made them a less desirable option to the Bendix product other than just being cheaper.

[mjrandom Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close mjrandom]

Pretty sure you can buy carbon pads from the States Craig if spending too little worries you? They also make custom orders. I haven't heard of any problems with QFM for what it is worth.