KYB’s proven technological prowess supports the development of new products and
advanced designs, leading to extraordinary performance standards that are able to
enhance the reputation and reliability of cars and motorcycles.
Emulating KYB Japan's leadership, KYB-UMW Malaysia paves the way with the
latest-available original equipment manufacturer (OEM) technology to meet the
ever-increasing demands of our global market.
As the market leader in both original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and
replacement equipment manufacturer (REM), KYB-UMW Malaysia takes pride in
ensuring the high precision and superior performance of our shock absorbers.
KYB-UMW Steering Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. has a proven track record in supplying high-
quality, total power-steering systems to the market. To facilitate a comfortable
drive, we employ state-of-the-art technology and our products are fully tested.
Our range of expertly crafted products:
- Shock absorbers for 4-wheelers
- Shock absorbers for 2-wheelers
- Power-steering pumps
- Power-steering systems
Application Chart
Our OEM clients include:
- Proton, Perodua, Toyota, Mazda, Ford, Hino, Nissan, Daihatsu, Isuzu/MTB, Inokom (Hyundai)
- Yamaha, Modenas, Suzuki, Demak, Naza
Technology
Why are shock absorbers important?
- A stabilising factor - ensures safety during cornering
- To ensure a smooth, comfortable ride
- To ensure brake efficiency
- To enhance steering capability
- To prevent damage to other vehicle components
- Part of the suspension system
Advantages of "kantan kashime" (roll-closure sealing system)
- Excellent constant damping-force control performance
- Prevents gas leaks
- Exceptionally smooth operation
- Increases durability
Comparison between oil-type and gas-type shock absorbers
| Oil Type |
Gas Type |
- Metered air chamber
- For normal driving
- Emphasises comfort
- For town use and short-distance driving
- Uses oil
|
- Not sensitive to temperature changes
- For sports driving
- Ideal for irregular road conditions
- For long-distance driving
- Uses oil and gas
|
Safety Tips
- When stationary:
- Your tyres show evidence of uneven tread wear upon further inspection.
- Your car continues rocking freely after you have put your hands on the bonnet to rock it several times.
- You find external damage on the shocks such as on the outer casing, rod-bending oil leakage, damaged bushes and washers, etc. If fluid is leaking from the shock absorber's seal, it means that the shock is worn out.
- When driving:
- Your car bottoms out when you drive on bad roads, over railroad tracks or other humps and bumps.
- Your car tends to drift or bounce, or you experience a loss in handling control. The vehicle may show unstable behaviour such as excessive roll during cornering, pitching, bouncing, squatting, nosediving and so on.
- You hear strange or unfamiliar sounds from the shocks.
- Worn-out shocks will cause:
- Excessive shaking on unpaved roads
- Unstable rides at high speeds
- Too much pitching
- Excessive nosedives and squats during acceleration and braking
- Longer stopping distances
- Bouncing tyres on bumpy roads
- Wearing out of the tyre's shoulder
- Increased fuel consumption
