Front Brake Cooling Duct?

Last Ride · 08-16-2004, 11:28 PM

Okay, so one of the pieces damaged in my accident was the brake cooling duct front valance panel. I just had it put on, but it did come with the car. Do they really help a whole lot, or will my Wilwood setup cool itself properly? I might get into racing one day, but it is pretty much drag strip only at this point. 95% of the driving is on the street. What do you guys think?

locobob · 08-17-2004, 01:01 AM

Your brakes will be fine, the cooling ducts are for extreme use i.e. very hard track type driving.

ZR1 MK · 08-17-2004, 09:24 AM

Ducts are track use only. Never use them on the street. Wilwoods do very well at the track without extra cooling if you drive moderately. Very hard driving, high speed tracks and track pads require extra cooling.

Last Ride · 08-17-2004, 06:08 PM

I just didn't know whether or not it would be worth while to replace the ducts on the car or just use the factory valance. Thanks.

Bryan

ZR1 MK · 08-19-2004, 09:39 AM

One option is to use the factory type valance for now and modify it in the future if you start driving hard at the track. I use the stock type valance modified with a cut-out and a mounted scoop purchased locally. Mine is for 3 inch hose and was fairly easy to do. If you were to use 2 inch hose as most, it would be even easier. See my webpage showing some pictures of the cut-out.
Mike