Bendix Includes Everything Needed To Install Brake Pads In The Box

BENDIX TEAM IS THINKING INSIDE THE BOX

Content Includes Everything Needed for Pad Installation;
Helps Decrease Downtime, Eliminate Errors

Troy, Mich., June 28, 2010; To help get consumers in and out of the garage faster, the Bendix team is including all value-added components (where required or applicable) like hardware, sensors and clips right in the box. This move now makes the brand the industry leader in providing content enhancements.

This sweeping effort across all of the premium Bendix brake pad lines was carried out to help professional technicians, shadetree mechanics and DIYers get the job done right the first time, build consumer satisfaction and reduce installation errors.

"DIYers who choose to change their own brake pads, or motorists who take their vehicle to a certified repair facility, can rest assured that when they use premium Bendix pads, they will be provided with everything they need in the box," said Jim Kelley, Director of Sales, Americas for Friction Materials LLC. "Over the last year, we've made extensive changes to our product line-up to make installation easier than ever. Our goal is to support our customers in any way we can. We know how pressed they are for time so this effort was made to improve efficiencies and ensure they have all the components needed to do the best brake job possible."

The value-added enhancements that are featured in both the brand's ceramic and semi-metallic brake pad lines include:

1. Shims - A variety of premium noise insulators are used across the Bendix product lines to help eliminate noise-related comebacks. Every disc pad SKU includes a noise insulator and all of the insulators have been attached at the factory.

2. Hardware - From abutment kits to spreader springs, all necessary hardware needed to help restore OE performance, eliminate comebacks and reduce installation time is included in the box.

3. Wire Wear Sensors - Wear sensors allow the vehicle's wear indicator system to operate as originally designed. Restoring the wear indicator function is necessary for a top-notch premium brake job.

4. Product Protection - Each brake pad set is individually wrapped to guarantee shipment quality.

Bendix has been a trusted name in brakes since 1924. The team has a proven track record of delivering premium innovations that meet or exceed OE and aftermarket vehicle requirements. All products are subjected to a comprehensive Honeywell testing protocol using industry standard procedures, which includes both laboratory brake dynamometers and real-world road tests on a wide range of vehicles and conditions.

Commercial customers interested in learning more about the enhanced Bendix product offering should contact their Friction Materials sales representative or email bendixmarketing@honeywell.com. DIYers and motorists can log on to www.bendixbrakes.com to find a Bendix repair facility or retailer in their area.

Friction Materials LLC, a business unit of Honeywell International Inc., is headquartered in Glinde, Germany. Serving both original equipment and aftermarket customers, products offered include Bendix(r) and Jurid(r) friction materials and hard parts. For more information, log on to www.bendixbrakes.com.

Honeywell International (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell's shares are traded on the New York, London, and Chicago Stock Exchanges. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywellnow.com.