+ Extend the life of brake pads and rotors + Easy install or removal + No additional ducting required; No backing plates or hose to run
Easy and inexpensive way to direct more cooling air to your F8X & G8X M2, M3, M4 front brakes when used with racing pads or brake kit.
These deflector plates attach to the front upper control arms (tension struts) and guide air to the center hub of the brake disc to improve cooling. on F8X these work best with a front splitter that has brake ducts but can also work without one. The G8X models have a dedicated brake duct for airflow. The guides take advantage of airflow through the front bumper and aux radiator and direct air to the brakes instead of tumbling around the wheel well. The aux radiator airflow is warmer than ambient but still cooler than the brakes. These were developed on our GTMore project car to improve airflow without installing backing plates and duct hose.
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These were developed using SPL tubular control arms but they will also work with stock upper control arms with a slight tweak to the deflector. The factory brake dust shields on F8X and G8X CCB need to be cut away or removed entirely to expose the center hub. The G8X iron brakes do not need to be trimmed or removed.
Full brake ducts and cooling hose are common but may be too much cooling, too expensive, too invasive, or even not effective. Brake temperature needs to be managed - too little and you burn through pads, too much and the brakes don't work as they should. These deflectors are an easy way to effectively increase airflow with a minimal amount of installation and cost.
