Guest Tom Keggen iom Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Thinking of getting so d2 brakes 8 pot but was wondering if anyone has any info on them are they good or bad or even if they know of any better brakes?? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 There good, not the best, but ok. If I were you I'd go for the Stoptech brakes, they get rave reviews and aren't a huge amount more than the D2's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 What brakes are fitted at the moment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 They will only be as good as your tyres and suspension set up to be honest. If these are not in order then you will have bought yourself some expensive paperweights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 They will only be as good as your tyres and suspension set up to be honest. If these are not in order then you will have bought yourself some expensive paperweights. Yep.... that is true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilthenut Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 i know a member with d2's, and i'd happerly use them! all depend on suspension/tyres and pads you use- nice set off tr 1's or 888's coilovers wound up nice and tight but not full to allow weight to shift forward unbraking and some Froddeo pads... DS3000's i think are the aggressive pads... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve spedd Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 What about the k-sport ones Paul has on offer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tom Keggen iom Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Thanks guys erm im Running tein suspension and tr1 tyros at the mo need new set after drifting sad times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Thanks guys erm im Running tein suspension and tr1 tyros at the mo need new set after drifting sad times. What brakes do you currently have on the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 The UK setup with some CW pads will be more than enough for road and occasional track use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I would rather have refurbished UK calipers than Chinese made 8 pots. A good quality stiff and efficient 4 pot caliper is better than multiple pistons in a casting or billet that flexes. 8 pot calipers on a road / track day car are a gimmick, and really for GT endurance race cars that need a huge pad area on massive discs to last the distance without pad changes. They give, per se, more pedal travel than a 6 pot for no real advantage. If you can afford them, Alcon, AP or Brembo calipers are FAR better made. If not UK brakes with decent pads, and a fluid change to something performance orientated, should be fine. If the "look" of a big anodised caliper proclaiming "8 pot" on it is important then you may be swayed by the Chinese ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I would rather have refurbished UK calipers than Chinese made 8 pots. A good quality stiff and efficient 4 pot caliper is better than multiple pistons in a casting or billet that flexes. 8 pot calipers on a road / track day car are a gimmick, and really for GT endurance race cars that need a huge pad area on massive discs to last the distance without pad changes. They give, per se, more pedal travel than a 6 pot for no real advantage. If you can afford them, Alcon, AP or Brembo calipers are FAR better made. If not UK brakes with decent pads, and a fluid change to something performance orientated, should be fine. If the "look" of a big anodised caliper proclaiming "8 pot" on it is important then you may be swayed by the Chinese ones. What Chris said and getting some braided lines would be one of the best upgrades you could do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tom Keggen iom Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 thanks everyone grate help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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