Does anyone know of a brake cooling solution for our cars? I'd like some kind of aftermarket ducts/vents. Has anyone ever installed anything like this on a Gallardo?
Brake cooling solutions?
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Does anyone know of a brake cooling solution for our cars? I'd like some kind of aftermarket ducts/vents. Has anyone ever installed anything like this on a Gallardo?
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Logically, you would look at what has been done to the GT Gallardo's to see what type of front brake cooling system is employed.
If your LP570-4 has ceramic rotors, I would not think brake cooling is required unless tracked extensively.
If your LP570-4 has oem front steel rotors, then suggest install larger front rotors like the girodisc 380 mm with larger cooling capacity plus look at front brake cooling options if they are around.
Just my two cents worth.
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john
If your LP570-4 has ceramic rotors, I would not think brake cooling is required unless tracked extensively.
If your LP570-4 has oem front steel rotors, then suggest install larger front rotors like the girodisc 380 mm with larger cooling capacity plus look at front brake cooling options if they are around.
Just my two cents worth.
cheers,
john
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Thanks John, I did 15 track events this past year, so I guess that probably counts as extensively, haha.
No carbon ceramics, just steal rotors. Looking for something to reduce the brake fade I run into typically towards the end of a 20 minute session. I may end up investigating some DIY brake ducts, but I'd prefer not to have to start chopping up parts of my superleggera. Was hoping there was either an OEM or aftermarket kit available.
Fit water-cooled brakes (WCB) that spray a fine mist of cold or hot water on the discs (rotors).
Be careful not to warp the discs, etc.
Here is an example from a Nissan GT-R.
Willall Racing - WR35 GTR Performance Parts
Be careful not to warp the discs, etc.
Here is an example from a Nissan GT-R.
Willall Racing - WR35 GTR Performance Parts
Back in the day I fitted a pair of modded dust shields to the back of my b5 s4's rotors. It was essentially a modded dust shield. It was fitted with a 2.5 inch pipe welded to it which would allow you to run a length of hose up to the front bumper to draw in the cool air to the rotors.
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I'm also looking into adding some cooling to my 570 brakes.
I'm basically trying to see what GT3 race cars are going about it. I know it might be a bit irrelevant since they are restricted by many regulations. Nevertheless, it would like to know what brake/ cooling setup they are using
Anyways, I'll let you know what I find out. Keep this thread alive please and update if you find out anything new.
I'm basically trying to see what GT3 race cars are going about it. I know it might be a bit irrelevant since they are restricted by many regulations. Nevertheless, it would like to know what brake/ cooling setup they are using
Anyways, I'll let you know what I find out. Keep this thread alive please and update if you find out anything new.
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GT3 is different, they run a center mounted radiator in the front trunk, where our storage space is, which vents infront of the windscreen, what that does is free up some room where our factory radiators are, so Im assuming, they would just run a carbon vent, with a tube going directly to the back of the rotor, possible from the smaller vent.
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i would talk to a good fabrication shop, and have them see what they can do.
as awdbiturbo mentioned above, you just need an inlet duct somewhere, some flex hose, and a custom brake shield...
for example
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however, you might find the easiest solution is to just run proper track spec brake pads... HOWEVER proper race pads you cannot use on the street, this is not a recommendation its a fact, they do not work when cold,... I almost learnt that the hard when when I unloaded my race car up my street and drove it down my hill... almost put it through the back wall of my garage lol.
so yeah if you're ok with just swapping out brake pads when you get to and leave the track this might be a better option.
for example
i would talk to a good fabrication shop, and have them see what they can do.
as awdbiturbo mentioned above, you just need an inlet duct somewhere, some flex hose, and a custom brake shield...
for example
however, you might find the easiest solution is to just run proper track spec brake pads... HOWEVER proper race pads you cannot use on the street, this is not a recommendation its a fact, they do not work when cold,... I almost learnt that the hard when when I unloaded my race car up my street and drove it down my hill... almost put it through the back wall of my garage lol.
so yeah if you're ok with just swapping out brake pads when you get to and leave the track this might be a better option.
I currently have Motul 660, girodisc 380 rotors and pagid RSL29 pads on my Gallardo. I still get brake fade after About 20 minutes into the session on the track at Homestead-Miami. I have done a little street driving with these brakes and have not noticed any problems yet. Maybe after a few days of street driving? They stoped pretty good coming home from the track.
I re-read my post and it made little to no sense lol. But yes, This is exactly what i was trying to explain.GT3 is different, they run a center mounted radiator in the front trunk, where our storage space is, which vents infront of the windscreen, what that does is free up some room where our factory radiators are, so Im assuming, they would just run a carbon vent, with a tube going directly to the back of the rotor, possible from the smaller vent.
for example![Image]()
i would talk to a good fabrication shop, and have them see what they can do.
as awdbiturbo mentioned above, you just need an inlet duct somewhere, some flex hose, and a custom brake shield...
for example
![Image]()
![Image]()
however, you might find the easiest solution is to just run proper track spec brake pads... HOWEVER proper race pads you cannot use on the street, this is not a recommendation its a fact, they do not work when cold,... I almost learnt that the hard when when I unloaded my race car up my street and drove it down my hill... almost put it through the back wall of my garage lol.
so yeah if you're ok with just swapping out brake pads when you get to and leave the track this might be a better option.
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I switched to a different pad as Kai suggested and have had no issues since. I was using some Raybestos ST43's for a bit, but they proved to be too much stopping power for the tires I was using (R888R). Dropped down to a Pagid RSL29 and they have been wonderful!
I have some used titanium brake shims that go behind the pads and I make some bolt on ccb rotors for your front steel brake calipers. Some used ccb rotors I have are affordable enough to use a set every season and can take WAY more heat than the steel rotors. Message me if you want more info.
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Hi,
I don't know if these will fit on the Gallardo or there is space for them, but the phaeton duct shields fitted to my C6 RS6 with minor mods provide cooling.
See the C6RS6 forum site:
https://forum.rs246.com/search.php?keywords=phaeton&t=124863&sf=msgonly
I have fitted the Alcon 390 mm front rotors to my 2011 TT Gallardo and they definitely provide strong braking!
cheers,
john
I don't know if these will fit on the Gallardo or there is space for them, but the phaeton duct shields fitted to my C6 RS6 with minor mods provide cooling.
See the C6RS6 forum site:
https://forum.rs246.com/search.php?keywords=phaeton&t=124863&sf=msgonly
I have fitted the Alcon 390 mm front rotors to my 2011 TT Gallardo and they definitely provide strong braking!
cheers,
john
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