DIY: Brake Cooling Ducts for Track Use
07-03-2017, 11:40 AM
#26
That doesn't necessarily mean they need cooling. I'm not aware of any of the other racers having rear brake issues. You might consider an aluminum hat/improved rotor disc setup instead like Racing Brake etc.
Will cut 5 lbs of rotating mass too
Two-piece rotor (Open Slot) - RX8 REAR 04-11
Will cut 5 lbs of rotating mass too
Two-piece rotor (Open Slot) - RX8 REAR 04-11
07-23-2017, 03:19 PM
#30
I just updated my brake ducts on the dedicated track car. (SCCA T4 class) I had ducts running from the old fog lights but with the new oil coolers I needed more space. I did something similar to this thread. I have the mx5 ducts on the rotor/hub to carry the air into the hub itself. a 2.5" hose fits nicely so I found some parts at home depot to add some 2.5" ducts to the plastic that scoops air to the radiator.
I found shop vacuum hoses are 2.5" and the little round end worked well. ($9 each)
Pulled the bristles off and cut it back to make a snorkel.
I drilled a 2.5" hole in the side of the plastic to insert the shop vac end in.
Used a couple rivets and epoxy to hole it in place.
Then to seal off that area I cut a piece of thin aluminum ($7 for 12"x12" enough for both sides) and riveted it to the plastic so separate the brake duct area from the radiator area.
I found shop vacuum hoses are 2.5" and the little round end worked well. ($9 each)
Pulled the bristles off and cut it back to make a snorkel.
I drilled a 2.5" hole in the side of the plastic to insert the shop vac end in.
Used a couple rivets and epoxy to hole it in place.
Then to seal off that area I cut a piece of thin aluminum ($7 for 12"x12" enough for both sides) and riveted it to the plastic so separate the brake duct area from the radiator area.
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12-13-2017, 01:15 PM
#32
OD4 where in VA are you?
Need to do this myself as well. I was thinking about skipping the aluminum bracket you put there to split the airflow - wonder if that will impact the cooling in the heat of the summer on the track?
which hose did you use?
Need to do this myself as well. I was thinking about skipping the aluminum bracket you put there to split the airflow - wonder if that will impact the cooling in the heat of the summer on the track?
which hose did you use?
Last edited by Nadrealista; 12-13-2017 at 01:24 PM.
12-14-2017, 07:09 AM
#33
Not sure on the brand of hose it was left over for something else. It was 2.5" if I remember. OG racing sells some good stuff.
Last edited by OD4; 12-14-2017 at 07:12 AM.
01-25-2018, 03:13 AM
#34
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Coming Soon: Carbon Fiber brake cooling kit.
Keep your brake temps at optimum levels for those aggressive braking zones. Each kit includes:
- 2 Carbon fiber brake duct plates
- SCEET 3" tube
- Adel clamps
- Hardware kit
Lead Time: 2 weeks
$300
Built 2 Apex
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Coming Soon: Carbon Fiber brake cooling kit.
Keep your brake temps at optimum levels for those aggressive braking zones. Each kit includes:
- 2 Carbon fiber brake duct plates
- SCEET 3" tube
- Adel clamps
- Hardware kit
Lead Time: 2 weeks
$300
.
Last edited by TeamRX8; 01-25-2018 at 03:20 AM.
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