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NEW HUB & HUBKIT PACKAGING

Winnard HUBS now being supplied in branded boxes

NEW HUB & HUBKIT PACKAGING

In response to customer demand, we have developed new packaging for the range of
Winnard HUBS and HUBKITS.

From early November 2025, HUBS will be supplied in branded boxes*.

Starting in Q1 2026, we’re launching upgraded pallet and packaging
solutions for HUBKITS, designed to improve the ease and safety of
mechanical handling significantly.

New pallet suitable for all mechanical lifting equipment**

*Boxes will be strapped for security

**Some fork adjustment may be required to enable use on some equipment.

PRODUCT FOCUS - HUB KITS

HUBKITS WITH POPULAR BRAKE DISC AND WHEEL STUD CONFIGURATIONS NOW HELD IN STOCK IN UK - FRANCE STOCK BEING UPDATED SOON.

To help improve our availability we are now holding stock of the popular Renault, Scania and Volvo Hub Kits with the most common Brake Disc & Wheel Stud configurations.

Should you require a Hub Kit with a different Brake Disc or Wheel Stud then orders can still be placed on-line with our Kit Builder or by phone in the UK.

Winnard France stock is being updated with these new parts.

QUALITY CONTROL ?

Does you parts supplier check the quality of the parts being supplied ?

Does your brake parts supplier check the quality of the parts being supplied?

Quality control is paramount to ensure product conformity.

WINNARD has been manufacturing brake drums for over 90 years.  We have the knowledge, experience, quality control procedures and engineering technology to ensure our parts meet the quality standards for such safety-critical components.

EXPECTING WINNARD IN THE BOX?

Expecting WINNARD in the box ? Make sure it has WINNARD on the box.

Make sure it has WINNARD on the box.

Because WINNARD Brake Discs are recognized as a market-leading quality part our brand name is often used by our competitors and distributors to promote brake discs that are not of our manufacture or supply.   The only way to ensure you receive a genuine Winnard Brake Disc is to check that it arrives in a WINNARD branded box.  All our Brake Discs are edge marked with our NAME, PART NUMBER, BATCH CODE, MIN THK and associated ECE R90 NUMBER.

If you expect to find WINNARD in the box --------- Make sure it has WINNARD on the box.

Ask for WINNARD from your local parts supplier.

OEM DESIGN SAF SKRS BRAKE DRUM

SAF Brake Drum Design Change

CRACKED DISC ?

Care should be taken when cutting open the outer packaging, score marks on the brake disc caused by a sharp blade can be mistaken for a surface crack.

Scoring of the brake disc will not be detrimental to the disc's operation and will be worn away during regular use.  

This issue mainly concerns the flat design brake disc, but any disc can be scored during unpacking. 

The flat brake disc part numbers are:

DA1058, DA1058S, DA1059, DA1063, SAU1030, SAU1031, VO1071(K), VO1072(K), VO1077(K), VO1078(K), VO1079(K) & VO1083(K).

Should you have any concerns, please contact our sales office for guidance.

WINNARD ISO 9001: 2015 CERTIFICATE

The latest copy of our ISO 9001: 2015 certificate is now available for your records.

BRAKE DISC BRAND AWARENESS

Because WINNARD Brake Discs are recognized as a market-leading quality part our brand name is often used by our competitors and distributors to promote brake discs that are not of our manufacture or supply.   The only way to ensure you receive a genuine Winnard Brake Disc is to check that it arrives in a WINNARD branded box.  All our Brake Discs are edge marked with our NAME, PART NUMBER, BATCH CODE, MIN THK and associated ECE R90 NUMBER.

If you expect to find WINNARD in the box --------- Make sure it has WINNARD on the box.

Ask for WINNARD from your local parts supplier.

DEFECTIVE AFTER-MARKET SCANIA BRAKE DRUMS

DVSA DEFECTIVE SCANIA BRAKE DRUM NOTIFICATION

WINNARD is aware of a recent notification distributed by the Driver & Vehicle Standards agency with regard to defective after-market Scania brake drums. 

We can confirm that this brake drum is not of WINNARD manufacture or supply.

In fact, as the U.K.'s leading distributor of commercial vehicle brake discs & drums, we were asked by VOSA to assess the dimensional characteristics of this failed drum and created a report to help their investigation.

The quality of the failed part should be a reminder to the industry that braking components are safety-critical parts and purchasing decisions should not be made purely on price.     

Quality control is paramount to ensure product conformity.

WINNARD has been manufacturing brake drums for over 90 years.  We have the knowledge, experience, quality control procedures and engineering technology to ensure our parts meet the quality standards required for such safety-critical components.

Thos. Winnard & Sons Ltd

Warning about seriously defective aftermarket lorry brake drums

 

Operators are being warned about seriously defective aftermarket brake drums that may be fitted to Scania P400 lorries within their fleet.

We are aware of 2 cases where aftermarket drums, which were not manufactured or supplied by Scania, have failed on P400 lorries.

No front braking

Both lorries were left without front braking and were fully laden.

The drums failed in the same way when the braking surface fractured and separated from the mounting ring. It is believed that this was not due to normal wear and tear.

The DVSA have been unable to identify the manufacturer but have released an image of one of the failed drums and are asking operators to let them know (on 0117 9543425 or vsb@dvsa.gov.uk) if they have similar drums fitted to their lorries and their supplier. 

 

WINNARD - IFA CV SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR 2019

On the 30th November 2019, at the prestigious K Club in Kildare, Ireland, the Independent Motor Trade Factors Associated Ltd (IMFTA) presented Thos. Winnard & Sons Ltd with the CV supplier of the year 2019 certificate.

On behalf of Winnard, we would like to thank all CV members of the IFA for their continued support.  We really appreciate your business and are proud to receive this award as recognition for all our employee's hard work.  We will endeavor to do all we can next year to continue and develop our trading relationship.

Thank you.

  

BRAKING HISTORY - DISCS BRAKE IN 1958

BMMO D9 Bus fitted with Winnard Brake Discs 1958

Thos. Winnard & Sons Ltd have been at the forefront of brake drum production since the 1930’s but
Winnard also manufactured one of the first heavy commercial brake discs fitted to passenger vehicle in the late 1950’s.

The Midland “Red” Motor Services (BMMO & MROC) BMMO D9 was a prototype high capacity double decker bus with range of innovative features including:

  • Disc brakes
  • Independently sprung rubber suspension
  • Fully integral half cab construction.

Read more.....

WINNARD - THE ORIGINAL AFTERMARKET SUPPLIER

Facts Magazine Issue 150 2019

Proven Quality - Proven Service - Proven Value

Thos. Winnard & Sons Ltd have been manufacturing and distributing commercial vehicle braking products since 1930 and have been supporting the independent aftermarket
since its inception. While the marketplace has changed significantly over the last 89
years the company’s fundamental principles remain the same; to supply quality products at a fair price with market integrity and respect. 

WEB SITE UPDATE - IMPROVED SEARCH FACILITY

Search facility updated  to include vehicle make and models

The Winnard search facility has been updated.  It is now possible to search for vehicle makes and models by the Quick Search Box.  The system has also been improved to provide additional search results.

CHANGE OF WINNARD PART NUMBERS

FURTHER PART NUMBER CHANGES

PLEASE NOTE

Due to circumstances beyond our control we have had to make further changes to the Winnard part numbers previously identified with the previx "MAN" and more recently "MN"  

As from 18th August 2015 all Winnard part numbers starting with the prefix "MAN" or "MN" will be changing to "MD"

Example

Old part number "MAN1026"

Old part number "MN1026"   (As updated 15th July 2015)

New part number "MD1026"

We apologise for any inconvenience caused but can all customers please change their systems accordingly.

Should you have any questions please contact our sales department.

Thank you.

Online Catalogue

Reduce the amount of time you spend searching for and ordering the parts your business needs. Use our improved online catalogue to: quickly lookup product cross-references; search for parts that are built to fit specific vehicles; discover discs and drums that match specific dimension specifications; and much more.

Once you've found the parts you need we'll recommend related parts that you may be interested in, whilst showing you live-updating stock levels, all before allowing you to place and confirm your order safely and securely. And you never had to pick up the phone or trawl through a traditional printed catalogue.

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