Delphi are pleased to announce significant improvements to its brake disc offering

What is a coated disc?

Coated or painted discs are now found on an ever increasing number of OE braking systems in modern European vehicles today. The trend has been a shift from them only being fitted to the luxury or performance segment to now being found on many of the most popular family cars straight from the factory.

The disc itself is made to the same exact fine OE specifications and tolerances, but instead of being oil-dipped at the end of the manufacturing process, Delphi fully coated discs are sprayed in a silver Geomet coating.

Geomet coating is an environmentally friendly water and zinc flake based coating ,which is evenly sprayed across the entire disc including top hat, outer rim, internal veins and friction face surfaces.

Why Delphi Coated Discs?

RANGE – 340+ Parts available from stock including the top 60% of European sales volume.

FULLY COATED = SUPERIOR PROTECTION - vs. partially coated or painted discs are susceptible to corrosion where the paint or coating ends and the oil dip begins.

SUPERIOR SALT-SPRAY RESISTANCE - Delphi fully coated Geomet discs 120-360hrs vs. partially black painted discs <100hrs – meaning the coating stays in place for longer.

FASTER FITTING TIME - No cleaning of the disc – fit straight from the box – saves ramp time vs oil-dipped discs which require cleaning before fitment.

HUB CORROSION PROTECTION - The stronger corrosion protection of Geomet on the hub mounting surface, makes brake disc dismounting easier.

COSMETICALLY APPEALING - The aluminium silver colour of Delphi Fully Coated discs integrate perfectly with modern alloy wheels where the disc is exposed.

BRAKING BEHAVIOUR - The fine thickness of the coating on braking surfaces does not impair the quality of braking during the vehicle first use and enables a temporary protection of brake discs surfaces during transit and storage.

IMPROVED THERMAL EXCHANGE – Due to 100% fully coating the disc this additionally helps prevent oxidation inside the fins and vents giving better thermal exchange while braking.

OE MATCHING - Many Delphi coated discs also feature superior material, content and durability aspects when compared to competitor discs including High Carbon, Drilled, Directional Veins & Fixing screws (where the OE disc has these).