DIY Brake Cooling Duct Fabrication
01-08-2009, 10:44 AM
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I didn't make my ducts. They were made by Ross Murray, who also made the k-member. He is crew chief on the Speed World Challenge mustangs. You can PM me for his number. He has a dozen or so in his shop. It has alternate control arm mounting points and integral motor mounts. It's the crown jewel of my car.
01-09-2009, 10:42 PM
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That is a great fabrication job, well done. I have the set up from Quantum Motorsports, cost a total of $250 which is considerably cheaper than the Ford brand, always a trade off - if you have the time, materials and know how I always love the DIY approach.
Like you said, brake ducts make a big difference. I got 13 track days out of one set of Hawk HT-10 pads when using ducts and they could have gone at least one more. Without ducts I could smell the pads cooking, with ducts no smell. The inside of the rotors, where the air hits doesn't heat check nearly as bad as the outside. Whether you buy them or fab them yourself they are an excellent investment.
Like you said, brake ducts make a big difference. I got 13 track days out of one set of Hawk HT-10 pads when using ducts and they could have gone at least one more. Without ducts I could smell the pads cooking, with ducts no smell. The inside of the rotors, where the air hits doesn't heat check nearly as bad as the outside. Whether you buy them or fab them yourself they are an excellent investment.
05-14-2010, 10:50 AM
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