Removing brake rotor heat shields a good idea?
07-21-2008, 02:34 PM
#1
Removing brake rotor heat shields a good idea?
Was wondering if this would make much difference in cooling off the front rotors/brakes. Currently also using big scoops under the car 2" off the ground to grab air. The car is 50% street, 50% track. Thanks for any info.
07-21-2008, 03:42 PM
#2
Three Wheelin'
I took mine off before the last de, but I made a bunch of other changes at the same time. I like to think it helped a lot, as I used a lot less pads over the weekend. Haven't put them back on, but I may for the winter.
07-21-2008, 08:12 PM
#4
Rennlist Member
I took mine off, and think it helped significantly with cooling. However, I also made a few changes at the same time, so it is hard to be certain how much that contributed.
07-21-2008, 08:35 PM
#6
Drifting
I read somwhere that the main purpose of these shields was to reduce water intrusion to the pad/rotor surface on wet days...not sure if that is true but mine are gone as well.
