Winmax | Professional Japanese Braking Systems & Compounds
Where to buy Winmax in Australia: Chicane Australia currently lists the Winmax W6.5 race brake pad in the Sumitomo 4-piston caliper shape used on selected Subaru WRX, Nissan 200SX and Nissan Skyline models. W6.5 is a semi-metallic motorsport compound for rally, sprint and hillclimb, rated from 50°C to 800°C with a friction coefficient of 0.47 to 0.50, so it suits event cars rather than daily drivers. The listing shows a 1 to 2 day lead time. Chicane ships Australia-wide from the NSW Central Coast, and our team can help check your caliper before you order.
Winmax is a Japanese brake pad maker that develops and builds its friction materials in its own factory in Japan. Its wider range runs from W1 low-dust street pads to W7 endurance compounds; ask our team if you need a Winmax compound we don't list.
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Choosing the Right Part
Start with the caliper, not just the car. The W6.5 pad suits Sumitomo 4-piston calipers, and on some cars this shape is used on the front, the rear or both, so confirm your caliper and pad shape against the listing. W6.5 is a semi-metallic competition compound for rally, sprint and hillclimb use, rated from 50°C to 800°C with a friction coefficient of 0.47 to 0.50. It is not intended as a daily street pad. If you are unsure, send us your car, caliper and how you use it before ordering.
Installation & What You'll Need
Check your rotors before fitting new pads: they should be within minimum thickness and free of deep grooves or cracks. Fresh, high temperature brake fluid is worth fitting before an event when you change to a race compound. New pads need to be bedded in before hard use. Installation by a professional is recommended.
FAQ
Where can I buy Winmax brake pads in Australia?
Chicane Australia sells Winmax brake pads and ships Australia-wide from the NSW Central Coast. Search by your car or Winmax part number, or contact our team with your caliper and how you use the car so we can help choose a compound.
Are Winmax brake pads made in Japan?
Yes. Winmax develops and manufactures its brake pads in its own factory in Japan.
What is the Winmax W6.5 compound for?
W6.5 is a semi-metallic motorsport compound for rally, sprint and hillclimb use on tarmac and gravel. It was developed from the W7 compound and is rated from 50°C to 800°C with a friction coefficient of 0.47 to 0.50.
Which cars do the Winmax W6.5 Sumitomo 4-pot pads fit?
They suit Sumitomo 4-piston calipers, which are found on selected Subaru WRX, Nissan 200SX and Nissan Skyline models. Depending on the car, this pad shape may be used on the front, the rear or both, so check your caliper before ordering.
Can I use Winmax W6.5 pads on the street?
W6.5 is built for competition use and works best with some heat in it. For a car that is mainly driven on the road, contact our team before ordering so we can talk through whether a race compound suits how you use the car.
Need help choosing? Contact our team at sales@chicaneaustralia.com.au.
