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Brake cooling duct question
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Instructor
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Mesa AZ
Brake cooling duct question
I purchased a new 2019 GS convertible a few weeks ago. The brake cooling ducts were in the trunk. I called the dealer service dept and they said they are only needed if you intend to track the car. Is that true? I seem to recall a video that Tadge was in that stated the ducts were meant to be installed by the dealer and did not specify for track only.
Last edited by Bsull; Jun 4, 2019 at 04:45 PM.
Racer
Joined: Feb 2019
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From: South East Michigan
They are not to be installed if you are not going to track the car. Tadge said depending on driving conditions the ducts could prematurely wear the brakes.
If you are not going to track the car I do not think it is necessary, there are deflectors to cool the brakes as standard.
I put mine on using a lift and it is a bit of a jig saw puzzle.
If you are not going to track the car I do not think it is necessary, there are deflectors to cool the brakes as standard.
I put mine on using a lift and it is a bit of a jig saw puzzle.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2019
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From: Lake Placid, FL
They are not to be installed if you are not going to track the car. Tadge said depending on driving conditions the ducts could prematurely wear the brakes.
If you are not going to track the car I do not think it is necessary, there are deflectors to cool the brakes as standard.
I put mine on using a lift and it is a bit of a jig saw puzzle.
If you are not going to track the car I do not think it is necessary, there are deflectors to cool the brakes as standard.
I put mine on using a lift and it is a bit of a jig saw puzzle.
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: Fulshear, TX
Brakes are like engine oil, they need a certain amount of heat to work properly. There is such a thing as over-cooling a system.
Last edited by Kracka; Jun 8, 2019 at 09:05 AM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2016
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From: Eastern WA
The added brake ducts hang low under the car and can scoop grit and water into the brake rotors which will cause added wear. My 18 came with them in a bag. My 19 came with them installed, which was a mistake from the factory, but I don't care.
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