D2 brakes on Ve ss need your thoughts!!

[robbo_ve]

Hey

I'm just wondering if many people have the D2 brakes on there Ve commodores all anything, any feedback on the product would be great before i buy these for my Ute, reason on buying them are alot cheaper than other brands etc

[6_litre_man]

Hey mate theres already a thread about these brakes here

http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?152916-D2-Brake-upgrade-for-VE&highlight=brake+upgrade+ebay

Cheers
Matt

[jai]

dude speak to me about the brembo kit we spoke of a while back. I have silver available at the same price now. DOnt waste your money on this chinese rubbish!

[Wonky]

I'd recommend steer clear given the evidence in the thread Matt linked to and that's even IF they conform to Australian standards (which I somehow doubt).

[jai]

I'd recommend steer clear given the evidence in the thread Matt linked to and that's even IF they conform to Australian standards (which I somehow doubt).

There are no brakes that will conform to ADR on VE commodore except HSV Brakes. You'll notice NO ONE advertises their brake packages are ADR compliant because its a modification that can only be engineered to your specific car - either that or No brake company has spent significant amounts of money to have this done. Even harrop say on their website something similar - http://www.harrop.com.au/archive.php?go=view&post_id=78

It is important to note that an aftermarket braking system may not automatically comply with Australian Design Rules (ADRs) standards even if it outperforms the original equipment fitted. To know if your vehicles’ brake system does in fact comply it is encouraged that you get your vehicle checked by a recognised engineering signatory.

Basically theyre saying there is no ADR and you must seek engineering sign off.

I am in the process of having the Cadillac CTS-V Brembo package I've been flaunting about the forums engineered on my VE. I suspect after some braking tests and the fact the gear is GM OEM I won't have too much of a problem. Car certainly doesnt appear to have any odd bias going on :)

[SimonNQ]

The above was a deciding factor in me going a full HSV kit on my SSV :)

[cashie]

Surely the redline Brembos also comply with ADRs Jai?

[planetdavo]

Any factory kit is ADR compliant, so yes, the Redline Brembo's are.
The D2 kits have had a fair bit of airtime on this forum. Generally speaking, the people who paid money from their own wallets love them (assuming they haven't had a failure- some have).
Buyer beware- if you take the risk and it's all good, you've saved money. If it's not all good, let's hope you have plenty of open space around you when (if) they fail...