Stronger pedal feel, increased stopping power, less fade, high durability, consistent performance – these are some of the general benefits you will experience.
D2 Brake Kits are designed for maximum performance.
FAQs
Your questions answered
General
Provided your vehicle still retains the OEM brake setup and your order corresponds to the correct application, all D2 brake kits have been manufactured to be a direct bolt on without any modifications.
D2 brake kits have been designed to be a very simple and straightforward install and comes with a comprehensive installation guide.
It is highly recommended that a licensed workshop installs your D2 brake kit to avoid any warranty complications in the future.
D2 dealers may have brake kits on display or available to show customers.
D2 Race Pty Ltd does not have a physical retail front and the warehouse is not publicly accessible.
Common brake kit combinations may be in stock locally which can be dispatched once your order has been finalised, delivery time frames are 3-7 days nationally depending on location.
However due to the large selection of applications and options, your unique brake kit may require immediate manufacture.
ETA is approximately 3-5 weeks once order has been finalised – our friendly sales team will keep you updated on the status.
Due to the warehousing and storage structure of D2 Race Pty Ltd, customer pickup is not available.
Warranty is provided from manufacturer and customer:
5 years limited warranty on calipers with dust seals for leaking, cracking and deformation.
2 years limited warranty on calipers without dust seals (sports version caliper) for leaking.
Technical
2 Piece Floating Rotors:
The rotor disc is attached to the centre hat via bobbins which allows for a small amount of lateral movement due to thermal expansion.
The main benefit of the floating design is to minimise any possible disc deformation from extreme temperatures often experienced in racing conditions. There is also an additional cooling advantage as both components are separated reducing heat transfer from disc to centre hat.
The D2 floating design does not exhibit any noise.
2 Piece Fixed Rotors:
The rotor disc is attached to the centre hat directly.
D2 strives to retain all OEM functionality especially the handbrake. Due to the unique configuration of some vehicles however, handbrake functionality may not be supported.
OE – Retains factory handbrake functionality commonly through a inner drum on the rear disc.
PHD – Features D2’s Patented Handbrake Design to work with the OEM handbrake (refer to Tech Page range for a reference image)
EPB – Additional caliper functionality to work with the OEM electronic handbrake (refer to Tech Page range for a reference image)
N/A – No handbrake provision
Yes – D2 brake kits do not interfere with any vehicle electronic assists.
Most applications will provide handbrake functionality via the rear caliper through:
– Retaining use of the OEM handbrake
– The Patented Handbrake Design
– The Electronic Hand Brake for cars equipped with this from OEM
The type of handbrake functionality will be listed for your application on the product page.
In some cases there may be applications where no handbrake functionality is available.
It is not a strict requirement to upgrade your BMC to a larger model as D2 brake kits work well with the factory equipped brake master cylinders.
It is always recommended to upgrade the rear brake system to compliment the upgraded front brake system.
The recommended ratio is 7:3.
Other brake system components can be changed to maintain desired balance if the rear brake system is not upgraded, this is important for vehicles not equipped with ABS.
There is no performance benefit of the cross drilled design over the slotted design whereby the latter is also proven to be more reliable under intense braking conditions.
All D2 brake kits feature slotted rotors as standard.
Following the brake pad manufacturer bed in process is recommended.
In the case where Intima Type-D v2.0 supplied brake pads are used, the bed in procedure is included inside.
D2 Brake kits use popular AP Racing and Brembo brake pad profiles which are available from other brake pad manufacturers.
Can't find the answer?
Email the D2 team at info@d2race.com.au!