Brake Cooling - On the verge of Fabrication - Page 2

Craig K. · 01-25-2005, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TheJeanyus

Man why can't we have classes like that?

During my classes I was given the chance to rebuild my engine, trans, rear end, suspension and brake system, all for credit towards my BS degree

Sendero · 01-25-2005, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TheJeanyus

Man why can't we have classes like that?

Because you go to a medical school.

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Originally Posted by Craig K.

As I recall the ones for the Y2KR's were carbon fiber, and were going for around $200 a set or so about 5 years ago when they were new.

Now thats not too bad. They aren't the ones that "Mirage Motorsports" were selling years back, are they?

TheJeanyus · 01-25-2005, 08:27 PM

I believe the '00 R brake cooling equipment was really expensive and wasn't all that elborate. Seems like I remembe a discussion on the Mafia board where someone said they could make the same thing for like $30 and it costs $250 to buy the R kit.

Craig K. · 01-25-2005, 08:31 PM

No brake duct is very elaborate, it is a simple duct that fits around the spindle and guides air into the center of the rotor.

The nice thing about the 00r's is that it was carbon fiber, and a bolt on piece.

Real nice ducts have fan that blow air into the tubes, and water spayers also.

QWKSNKE · 01-25-2005, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Sendero

Do you not remember me telling you about how hot my brakes were on the "night-run"? I do need cooling ducts, my car is a pig. (Judging by the cracks in your rotors, they wouldn't hurt you either)

A) you were using your brakes to much

B) How do you know they were to hot. Did you see them glow?

That brake system is designed to perform when hot. If you drive Brian's or my car with the Baer equipped pads, you will see that they do not brake that well until hot and when they hit premium temperature, those mothers really stop.

Sendero · 01-25-2005, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig K.

Real nice ducts have fan that blow air into the tubes, and water spayers also.

Yeah, when I first saw "water sprayers" I had the vision of a garden hose type stream. My thoughts were "holy crap that would cause rotor warpage!" But its just a mist which is quickly evaporated.

QWKSNKE · 01-25-2005, 08:33 PM

also...

If it is for school.....go for it

TheJeanyus · 01-25-2005, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sendero

Do you not remember me telling you about how hot my brakes were on the "night-run"? I do need cooling ducts, my car is a pig. (Judging by the cracks in your rotors, they wouldn't hurt you either)

I'll have my brakes taken care of by the next Dragon Run.

Wicked · 01-25-2005, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TheJeanyus

I believe the '00 R brake cooling equipment was really expensive and wasn't all that elborate. Seems like I remembe a discussion on the Mafia board where someone said they could make the same thing for like $30 and it costs $250 to buy the R kit.

I agree, but Nathan would rather buy something for $250 then make it for $30.

I do remember them showing the R system and it looking...uh....Home Depot-ish.

TheJeanyus · 01-25-2005, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Sendero

Yeah, when I first saw "water sprayers" I had the vision of a garden hose type stream. My thoughts were "holy crap that would cause rotor warpage!" But its just a mist which is quickly evaporated.

A stream of water would get all over the tires, which would be a really bad idea. A mist will supply water to evaporate without collecting (dripping), which absorbs heat energy from the brake rotor.

01-25-2005, 08:27 PM	#13
TheJeanyus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 14,774	Re: Brake Cooling - On the verge of Fabrication I believe the '00 R brake cooling equipment was really expensive and wasn't all that elborate. Seems like I remembe a discussion on the Mafia board where someone said they could make the same thing for like $30 and it costs $250 to buy the R kit. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI

01-25-2005, 08:31 PM	#14
Craig K. Nothing new here Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,990	Re: Brake Cooling - On the verge of Fabrication No brake duct is very elaborate, it is a simple duct that fits around the spindle and guides air into the center of the rotor. The nice thing about the 00r's is that it was carbon fiber, and a bolt on piece. Real nice ducts have fan that blow air into the tubes, and water spayers also. __________________ 1974 Triumph TR6 1985 Monte Carlo SS 1986 Mustang GT 2011 KIA Optima GTS

01-25-2005, 08:33 PM	#17
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	Re: Brake Cooling - On the verge of Fabrication also... If it is for school.....go for it __________________ 2009 Porsche Carrera S 2008 ///AMG C63.. Eurocharge Tune. RIP 2019 AMG GLC43..wife's 03 F250 SD.. Edge Evo, AFE Stage 1 CAI 08 GT. JBA axle back, FRPP springs, FRPP swaybars.. daughter's 01 Cobra vert... wife's I need a new toy