Calling all vendors - front brake ducting

imag · 11-12-2009, 12:53 AM

Proper brake ducting never really looks good. You need large diameter ducts to get enough air through, and the duct has to allow movement for steering and suspension travel. That means you end up with something like this:

Brake Duct Hose : Air Duct Hose : Brake Duct : Duct Hoses : Racing Brake Duct Hoses

Anyway, the issue with the Z that I can see (although a frickin lift would help) is that there are several tricky areas to get through. Then, in order to get air to the center of the rotor you have to get the ducting to the rear side of the front hub, which is not easy. I think it might require some custom injection molded plastic parts to really do the routing right on this car. Next time it's on a lift, I'm going to try taking a better look at the whole thing...

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
DIY: Fresh Air Ducting for Stillen G3 Users	cotizi	DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself)	37	12-21-2017 01:53 AM
DIY: Brake rotor replacement (front)	ChrisSlicks	DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself)	63	02-10-2017 08:19 AM
REQUEST:Changing front and rear brake pads on stock akebono	tru_Asiatik	DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself)	49	12-08-2010 09:23 PM
Vendors check in- request...	racerxj17	Wheels & Tires	2	05-14-2009 08:39 PM
Attention Vendors! Please get me a price for the Zele Front ASAP!	G in ny	Wanted	3	01-22-2009 09:11 PM

11-12-2009, 12:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
imag Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 446 Drives: up the wall Rep Power: 17	Proper brake ducting never really looks good. You need large diameter ducts to get enough air through, and the duct has to allow movement for steering and suspension travel. That means you end up with something like this: Brake Duct Hose : Air Duct Hose : Brake Duct : Duct Hoses : Racing Brake Duct Hoses Anyway, the issue with the Z that I can see (although a frickin lift would help) is that there are several tricky areas to get through. Then, in order to get air to the center of the rotor you have to get the ducting to the rear side of the front hub, which is not easy. I think it might require some custom injection molded plastic parts to really do the routing right on this car. Next time it's on a lift, I'm going to try taking a better look at the whole thing...