Cheap & easy brake cooling mod

kenchan · 05-16-2011, 11:29 AM

Philipp- thanks for the data! +rep

i was quite surprised to see the temps rise on blocked. (most likely not) but almost seemed like it was forcing engine heat into the wells or something.

regardless thanks again for the experiment and results.

Philipp · 05-17-2011, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Philipp- thanks for the data! +rep

i was quite surprised to see the temps rise on blocked. (most likely not) but almost seemed like it was forcing engine heat into the wells or something.

regardless thanks again for the experiment and results.

Kenchan,
I was also very surprised about this finding results

. Not sure if the methodology was "science proof" but the end results weren't convincing...
Because of all the issues surrounding brake's overheating, i really can't wait for an effective solution!
cheers
Phil

ResIpsa · 05-19-2011, 09:44 AM

Hey, I was the creator of the DIY Brake Cooling Ducts post. Great job of scientifically testing your mod at the track. I never took the opportunity to test mine but at least I know that my ducts completely solved my ice mode problem at the track. When I saw your post I thought it should work to at least lower temps a little.

I suspect the problem with your mod was that the air entering the inlet cannot overcome the extremely high pressure air coming off the tires. But if you can route that inlet air into the center of the wheel it bypasses that high pressure area.

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ResIpsa Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 564 Drives: 09 RACING HEN Rep Power: 340	Hey, I was the creator of the DIY Brake Cooling Ducts post. Great job of scientifically testing your mod at the track. I never took the opportunity to test mine but at least I know that my ducts completely solved my ice mode problem at the track. When I saw your post I thought it should work to at least lower temps a little. I suspect the problem with your mod was that the air entering the inlet cannot overcome the extremely high pressure air coming off the tires. But if you can route that inlet air into the center of the wheel it bypasses that high pressure area. __________________ The Reed Law Firm; Michael Fasano VA Attorney and Counselor at Law: A Virginia Traffic, Criminal, and Family Lawyer.https://reedlawva.com/

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05-16-2011, 11:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	Philipp- thanks for the data! +rep i was quite surprised to see the temps rise on blocked. (most likely not) but almost seemed like it was forcing engine heat into the wells or something. regardless thanks again for the experiment and results.