Brake Cooling Kits Question

[bxd]

AJ-USA used to sell a great 65-89 911 brake cooling kit for right around $300, but I just called them and they no longer make that kit. I know Pelican offers a kit, but the inlets are fiberglass, not aluminum, which to me seem pretty easily destroyed.

Does anyone know of a brake duct cooling kit that is really well-made, maybe with aluminum instead of fiberglass bits?

thanks,

[C.Plavan]

You could always buy 993 brake deflectors and attach them to the A arms. They work great on my race car, and are very, very cheap. ~$30 if I recall correctly.

[Bobs 67S]

Well I think the fiberglass part has been given a bad rap. When asked "give me the 98.75% part or the 99% part" a racer will always say, "I'll take the better one". When translated into enthusiast speak....one is good the other is just plain crap.

The record doesn't support that conclusion.

I use to make the fiberglass cooling ducts and supplied a shop who fielded Daytona 24hr cars for over a decade. The fiberglass was used on my car for 22 years, that car has over 100,000 track miles. Never a problem.

Think of the air shroud on the top of your engine - if it had been put on and not had buggered up mounting holes (mechanics?) my 49 year old part is still working just fine. It's moving air where it needs to be, it's not on the hot side of the air movement - it does not burn up...

Yes the aluminum axel duct works perfect. But the fiberglass part was what Porsche used on the 908, 910, 934, 935, 956 (the list goes on).

The important thing is to get air to the rotor, - any means possible is a good solution.

Look around the market was saturated years ago. Used ones are out there.
If needed for the quality of the build have your aluminum fabricator pattern after the photos here.. If you use aluminum, TIG is the way to go. Bucks and fabrication take time. Expect about $500 for the aluminum set.

If you just need air - a pie plate and rivets will work for a weekend.

[Bobs 67S]

Here are fiberglass brake scoops that had been in service for 22 years. Compared to a fresh set, a bit of road wear - sure thing, but "in place" and doing the job.

No rant - just the facts.

[bxd]

Bob and Chad, it's always good to get as much info as possible before pulling the trigger on this type of thing... and your input is fantastic, thank you.

The kit on Pelican is the only one I've found online, and I do feel a bit tenuous about buying it, not simply because of the fiberglass bits, but because the one customer review on their site states that the quality of the kit is poor. Here is the review:

Comments: The quality of the kit I received is very poor.
The distribution plate required re-drilling.
The picture shows a lower collect made of metal, the actual product is made of fiberglass, and the neck is very short and will not easily accept or hold the hose.
2 hose clamps are missing.
I intend to return the kit....very irritating for something this ridiculously expensive.

Yes, pie-plates and zip-ties might work temporarily, but spending $400 on pie-plates is not what I am after

[bxd]

Any more thoughts on this from anyone? Do many of you use cooling kits?

[Paragon]

Well sell the same kit with great success. I tell you what, if you buy it from us and don't like what you receive, I'll send you a call tag to bring it back to us.

[Paragon]

Also, the scoops on this kit are made of a very tough plastic, not fiberglass.

[bxd]

Thanks, Jason. What is the part number for the kit?

[Paragon]

Thanks, Jason. What is the part number for the kit?

Here you go:

http://www.paragon-products.com/Brak...-pbscbp78k.htm