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Marknbacon · 10-07-2023, 08:07 PM

So I have a habit of “spirited driving” and as a result, my brakes tend to get a bit warm.

I would like to put some brake cooling ducts on my SS, but the only readily available option I see is the root-fab duct for the 12-15 ZL1. I have no special appearance package on mine, it’s just a plain 2SS.

Has anyone adapted these to a regular SS? Mine is a 2015.

Thanks!

CamaroCracka · 10-08-2023, 06:18 AM

I set up ducts before I went to Sebring the first time. It still burned up the brakes. Money and time better spent is the ZL1 front brake set up and you probably won't even need ducts.

Trawz · 10-09-2023, 10:49 AM

I made my own brake ducts with parts off Summit Racing.
The factory ducting under the crash bar had large block-offs that I cut into and fit a couple air intakes in and routed some tubing into the wheel well.
It isn't "properly" routed straight to the disk/caliper, they just fill the wheel well with fresh air and I have front wheel wind deflectors to help pull that air through.
It seems to get the job done!

1JEWLDSSRS · 10-09-2023, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trawz

I made my own brake ducts with parts off Summit Racing.
The factory ducting under the crash bar had large block-offs that I cut into and fit a couple air intakes in and routed some tubing into the wheel well.
It isn't "properly" routed straight to the disk/caliper, they just fill the wheel well with fresh air and I have front wheel wind deflectors to help pull that air through.
It seems to get the job done!

Nicely done, that looks pretty cool and functional to me!!

10-07-2023, 08:07 PM	#1
Marknbacon Drives: 2015 camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 43	SS brake cooling ducts? So I have a habit of “spirited driving” and as a result, my brakes tend to get a bit warm. I would like to put some brake cooling ducts on my SS, but the only readily available option I see is the root-fab duct for the 12-15 ZL1. I have no special appearance package on mine, it’s just a plain 2SS. Has anyone adapted these to a regular SS? Mine is a 2015. Thanks!

10-08-2023, 06:18 AM	#2
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,736	I set up ducts before I went to Sebring the first time. It still burned up the brakes. Money and time better spent is the ZL1 front brake set up and you probably won't even need ducts. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.

10-09-2023, 10:49 AM	#3
Trawz Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 243 View My Garage	I made my own brake ducts with parts off Summit Racing. The factory ducting under the crash bar had large block-offs that I cut into and fit a couple air intakes in and routed some tubing into the wheel well. It isn't "properly" routed straight to the disk/caliper, they just fill the wheel well with fresh air and I have front wheel wind deflectors to help pull that air through. It seems to get the job done! __________________ 2013 1SS/1LE Corsa Extreme cat-back, Speed Engineering LT Headers with black ceramic coating, C7 Z06 Front Brake Upgrade, Mishimoto Oil Cooler, BMR Tunnel Brace, Mishimoto Oil Catch Can, MSD Plug Wires, Mishimoto Radiator and Hoses.