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Very budget track build
rex:
I did something similar with regards to the brake ducts, but I think since the photobucket episode, the photos are not longer available in the dedicated thread.
Here are a few thoughts:
- If you have the RLine grills - it is far easier to install the brake ducts - I also cover them in winter for example.
- You can have a mounting point above the suspension arm
- I also used the dust shield to install the other end, but I covered a part of the tube to direct the air towards the vanes and not the disc side.
Here are a few photos (I think I will update the brake dusts thread when I have some spare time):
Hope this helps!
Clarkj93:
Thanks @rex , I was reading that thread but very hard to understand your thinking without the images! This helps a great deal.
I've since read this article: https://www.essexparts.com/news-blog/do-i-need-brake-ducts-on-my-track-car
Which has made me realise its not that pointing it to the inner face is not ideal its likely causing disc issues down the line.
I've since removed this duct as I've been re thinking what to do, your implementation is interesting. Part of me has also been tempted to do this solution, not sure how effective it is thoigh as its not really brake ducting it's more increased air flow via a duct pointed to the hub area and removing the dust shield.
rex:
--- Quote ---Part of me has also been tempted to do this solution, not sure how effective it is though as its not really brake ducting it's more increased air flow via a duct pointed to the hub area and removing the dust shield.
--- End quote ---
Not really... It is providing air to where the disc actually needs it.
With this setup the brakes were performing great (absolutely no fade), even when really abused. Please keep in mind I have a 160hp car and the nqsbbk (Porsche Calipers) with RS29 pads.
Clarkj93:
--- Quote from: rex on June 12, 2021, 01:27:08 pm ---
--- Quote ---Part of me has also been tempted to do this solution, not sure how effective it is though as its not really brake ducting it's more increased air flow via a duct pointed to the hub area and removing the dust shield.
--- End quote ---
Not really... It is providing air to where the disc actually needs it.
With this setup the brakes were performing great (absolutely no fade), even when really abused. Please keep in mind I have a 160hp car and the nqsbbk (Porsche Calipers) with RS29 pads.
--- End quote ---
I meant the picture I posted above rex, I've no doubt of your solution!
rex:
@Clarkj93 I added the missing photos to the break ducts thread - it should be easier to go through.
As a conclusion, no matter which way you go, the more air you get in the wheel arc the better...
Here is how Porsche is cooling the brakes on my GT4 (the air is coming from the radiators):
Best of luck!
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