Bando 6PK1255 Accessory Drive Belt

Bando 6PK1255 Accessory Drive Belt

The Bando 6PK1255 is a 6-rib accessory drive belt built for OE-style fit and consistent belt tracking. It uses flexible, oil- and heat-resistant backing, strong tensile cords, and EPDM rubber construction to handle everyday accessory loads with reduced noise.

Compatible With many Hyundai, Kia, Toyota, Lexus, and Ford applications, this belt is sized for precise metric fitment and machine-cut ribs for accurate engagement on the pulley system. The 6PK1255 part number is also referenced in OE-style service searches for vehicles such as the Kia Forte, Hyundai Elantra, and Toyota RAV4.

Key Features

• 6-rib accessory drive belt with 0.84 in top width
• Effective length: 1255.0 mm
• EPDM compound for longer service life
• Oil- and heat-resistant backing
• Strong tensile cords for high horsepower loads
• Machine-cut ribs for more exact OE fit
• Run Quiet technology for improved grip and reduced slip
• Bidirectional cord construction to help eliminate tracking

Detailed Description

Bando 6PK1255 is an accessory drive belt engineered to meet OE-style requirements for a wide range of domestic and import vehicles. The belt’s precise metric sizing, 6-rib profile, and synthetic rubber rib compound support stable operation across accessory drive systems, including alternator, air conditioning, water pump, and related belt routing setups. The 6PK1255 designation is commonly searched for Hyundai Elantra, Kia Soul, and Toyota Camry service replacements where exact belt length and rib count matter.

This belt cross-references Continental 4060495 and Gates K060495 for the same application.

What This Belt Helps Address

• Squealing or chirping from a worn accessory drive belt
• Cracking, glazing, or rib wear on the belt surface
• Belt slip under accessory load
• Tracking issues caused by uneven belt wear
• Noise from aging serpentine belt material

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rib count, effective length, and pulley routing before installation. Confirm the vehicle’s accessory drive layout and OE number match the application, especially on models with configuration notes such as air conditioning, alternator, water pump, or power steering routing. Inspect pulleys, tensioners, and idlers for wear before installing the new belt to help maintain proper tracking and belt life.

Quality Assurance

Bando Rib Ace belts are produced with OE-focused manufacturing standards, EPDM compounding, and construction details intended to support long service life and quieter operation. The 6PK1255 is built to deliver consistent fit and dependable performance across confirmed applications.