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PMello · Feb 24th, 2006, 12:11 AM

Does anyone have access to a MINI Challenge prepared car? I'm looking for some pic's of the brake cooling ducts. The only pic's I've seen so far are from the side showing 2 hoses directed to the front and back of the brake disk. It would be nice to see the hose routing from some different angles. Actually, I'd love to see any pic's showing MINI Challenge race preperation. (Please!!!!!!).

obehave · Feb 24th, 2006, 12:48 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by PMello

Does anyone have access to a MINI Challenge prepared car? I'm looking for some pic's of the brake cooling ducts. The only pic's I've seen so far are from the side showing 2 hoses directed to the front and back of the brake disk. It would be nice to see the hose routing from some different angles. Actually, I'd love to see any pic's showing MINI Challenge race preperation. (Please!!!!!!).

I htink the new GP has these as well.

Cooper brak parts
These are cool

jd72277 · Feb 24th, 2006, 02:03 AM

Actually from what I read the kit on the GP is just for show and not functional. to quote this MotoringFile article -

Quote:

However one aspect of the car that’s surely going to disappoint enthusiasts; the apparent brake cooling ducts are reportedly just for show. This is odd since JCW Motorsport actually sells a brake cooling ducts for the JCW Challenge cars. It would have seemed a no-brainer to integrate them into this car.

That is from an older article so hopefully it is not the case now, but I have heard nothing to the contrary.

Root Ginger · Feb 24th, 2006, 05:53 AM

I thought the cooling ducts where for the front brakes and not the rear? Have I missed something?

Quickbrick · Feb 24th, 2006, 09:33 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by PMello

Does anyone have access to a MINI Challenge prepared car? I'm looking for some pic's of the brake cooling ducts. The only pic's I've seen so far are from the side showing 2 hoses directed to the front and back of the brake disk. It would be nice to see the hose routing from some different angles. Actually, I'd love to see any pic's showing MINI Challenge race preperation. (Please!!!!!!).

I assume you have already seen the small image on the JCW site (http://www.johncooper.co.uk/JohnCoop...ort%5FBrakes/).

I don't think they have rear brake cooling vents in the mini-challenge, as I imagine it is the fronts that give out way earlier. The pic below shows the front brake air-diverters which take their air through the fog-light holes in the front bumper (I think). Probably wouldn't be too difficult to knock-up a DIY solution using some appropriately sized flex-hosing if you don't mind removing your lower-lights.

PMello · Feb 24th, 2006, 09:41 AM

I was thinking of something like this. Showing more of how the hose is run. Any info on the brakes or any other prep for the Challenge Cup cars would be great!!!

Root Ginger · Feb 24th, 2006, 10:43 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Quickbrick

I assume you have already seen the small image on the JCW site

There is a larger image http://www.johncooper.co.uk/public/p...oom/JCM579.jpg

Feb 24th, 2006, 12:11 AM	#1
PMello MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Middletown, RI Local Time: 05:32 PM Posts: 40 Offline	Pic's of MINI Challenge Brake Cooling???? Does anyone have access to a MINI Challenge prepared car? I'm looking for some pic's of the brake cooling ducts. The only pic's I've seen so far are from the side showing 2 hoses directed to the front and back of the brake disk. It would be nice to see the hose routing from some different angles. Actually, I'd love to see any pic's showing MINI Challenge race preperation. (Please!!!!!!).

Feb 24th, 2006, 05:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 11:32 PM Posts: 4,673 Offline	I thought the cooling ducts where for the front brakes and not the rear? Have I missed something? It was acceptable in the 80's

Feb 24th, 2006, 09:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
Quickbrick MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 08:32 AM Posts: 341 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by PMello Does anyone have access to a MINI Challenge prepared car? I'm looking for some pic's of the brake cooling ducts. The only pic's I've seen so far are from the side showing 2 hoses directed to the front and back of the brake disk. It would be nice to see the hose routing from some different angles. Actually, I'd love to see any pic's showing MINI Challenge race preperation. (Please!!!!!!). I assume you have already seen the small image on the JCW site (http://www.johncooper.co.uk/JohnCoop...ort%5FBrakes/). I don't think they have rear brake cooling vents in the mini-challenge, as I imagine it is the fronts that give out way earlier. The pic below shows the front brake air-diverters which take their air through the fog-light holes in the front bumper (I think). Probably wouldn't be too difficult to knock-up a DIY solution using some appropriately sized flex-hosing if you don't mind removing your lower-lights. Attached Thumbnails QuickBrick

Feb 24th, 2006, 09:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
PMello MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Middletown, RI Local Time: 05:32 PM Posts: 40 Offline	I was thinking of something like this. Showing more of how the hose is run. Any info on the brakes or any other prep for the Challenge Cup cars would be great!!! Attached Thumbnails

Feb 24th, 2006, 10:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 11:32 PM Posts: 4,673 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Quickbrick I assume you have already seen the small image on the JCW site There is a larger image http://www.johncooper.co.uk/public/p...oom/JCM579.jpg It was acceptable in the 80's

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Feb 24th, 2006, 12:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 06:32 PM Posts: 9,388 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by PMello Does anyone have access to a MINI Challenge prepared car? I'm looking for some pic's of the brake cooling ducts. The only pic's I've seen so far are from the side showing 2 hoses directed to the front and back of the brake disk. It would be nice to see the hose routing from some different angles. Actually, I'd love to see any pic's showing MINI Challenge race preperation. (Please!!!!!!). I htink the new GP has these as well. Cooper brak parts These are cool

Feb 24th, 2006, 02:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
jd72277 S-Lite Avenger! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Norfolk, VA Local Time: 05:32 PM Posts: 164 Offline	Actually from what I read the kit on the GP is just for show and not functional. to quote this MotoringFile article - Quote: However one aspect of the car that’s surely going to disappoint enthusiasts; the apparent brake cooling ducts are reportedly just for show. This is odd since JCW Motorsport actually sells a brake cooling ducts for the JCW Challenge cars. It would have seemed a no-brainer to integrate them into this car. That is from an older article so hopefully it is not the case now, but I have heard nothing to the contrary.

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