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Old 06-12-2014, 08:14 PM   #47
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Originally Posted by CSG Mike View Post
Huge fluctuations in temperature is what cracks rotors. You'll understand how big an issue it is when you get to that point.... it cost us a win at SLB last year when we shattered a rotor.
and that could be caused by many other things and AFAIK most of the time the heat is the main cause of the cracks and busted rotors

I agree with you about the fluctuations but the keyword here is "huge fluctuations" and like I said I don't think the fog light brake ducting can cause those fluctuations and do any harm than the good.. I also understand that certain pads require certain operating temps you really have to heat them up but that's still a different thing

maybe @rice_classic can chime in and share his experiences on the subject (overcooling the brakes)since he is an instructor here in PNW and attends many races
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