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Recently created this short video of the process of making the caliper cooling ducts. If anyone is interested in seeing what has gone into making such a part then feel free to take a look.

Making carbon fiber brake cooling ducts Sharing some insight what goes into making rally inspired carbon brake cooling ducts for a restomod project.

Half way update for the front rotor cooling. The new caliper adapter arrived from manufacturing recently and as I 3d printed the duct models in advance I was able to work on making the moulds as well as one of the parts in carbon. Now it was just bolting them on and obviously they fit perfectly just like they do in cad.
This small carbon part here is just half of the rotor cooling duct. The second half will come to life very shortly as well and then I have completed all the hardware for the front brakes. Apart from brake lines and the ducting hoses themselves. I guess I'm not finished with this at all... But I'm getting closer.
All the carbon parts for these brakes are made with prepreg carbon in an autoclave.

Caliper cooling duct for the Saab front brake setup finally a physical object. Turned out exactly as expected thanks to the use of CAD and 3d printing during the development process. The purpose of this part is to direct fresh air to the pistons and pads and help keeping the brake fluid temp in check. The observant probably notices that the next step is figuring out the disc cooling.