BlueSpeed

i recently saw a thread on install instructions for the front Z06 brake ducts mod but can't seem to find it anymore in a search.

Anybody have the link or instructions on installing these on a Z51? Besides the LG brake spindles what can be used as a duct extension to the rotors?
thanks

Rob Willis

I don't see it either.....

Not sure where it went. Hmph.

bradb

Thread is here...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...O6+brake+ducts

Post #12 has part numbers and a CF member who has done the mod. I've thought of doing this myself, but it isn't really important at this time.

VET4LES

This is my before and after pictures. One thing I found different than the original post was I had to cut off the snout so the tire would not rub on it.

BlueSpeed

search function is acting up, but finally found it
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1569941

great post on this mod

Joe_G

Here you go.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...06+brake+ducts

I copy and pasted my post below.

While installing my HID foglights I installed my C6 Z06 brake ducts. They attach to the factory holes under the bumper and get the air behind the tire so you can mount a brake duct hose to direct air to the backside of the rotor where it can do some good. These are the best deal in town for you guys that track your cars! Thanks to user M_Minnick for the idea, more information in this post:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...php?t=1514267:

The part#'s are:
15829066 - RH
15829067 - LH
The best part is the price - $5.60 each! What a bargain.

To install them:

1. Remove wheels.
2. Remove 9 push pins from front of wheel well and pull it back.
3. Remove factory duct that stops right inside of wheel well (very useless)
4. Trim bottom of the wheel well hole to get the Z06 duct to fit through and line up properly. As a guideline, I had to trim the bottom of the hole about 1/4" from one slot to the other slot where the original duct fit. It cuts like butter with a utility knife. Once you get the Z06 duct installed, but before you screw it to the frame, you can still trim the hole to get a nice fit.
5. Once you get the duct mounted how you like it, drill a small hole in the frame and install a self tapping bolt to hold it in place. Button up the wheel well and you're done! The front of the duct does not line up exactly perfectly with the duct under the bumper but it is really close and certainly close enough. If you are worried about it you could use a little duct tape to seal it up. I wasn't that worried about it.

Here's a pic of the finished product:



Now all I need to do is get some brake duct hose - I'll zip tie it to the active handling sensor mount like I did on my C5. That worked just fine. You can also get spindle mounts from DRM or LG I think but they are pricey.