sgt1020 Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 I got the brake duct bezels with the PIAA fog lights for my 07 Shelby GT from Shelby but Shelby doesn't have the cooling hose kit in stock. I might as well make them functional cooling ducts since I'm drilling to put the bezels in. Does anyone know where else I could get them? Or when they should be in stock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorjock205 Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 I got the brake duct bezels with the PIAA fog lights for my 07 Shelby GT from Shelby but Shelby doesn't have the cooling hose kit in stock. I might as well make them functional cooling ducts since I'm drilling to put the bezels in. Does anyone know where else I could get them? Or when they should be in stock? FRPP has a brake cooling kit that has the hose and the backing plates that the hose attaches to, but from what I've heard, their hose is not the right size to fit on the SHELBY kit....so, I dunno.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 No one makes a hose/backing plate kit that will adapt to the SPP bezels. I've been searching for a year. And when SPP says that the other half of the kit is 'out of stock', they mean that it's never been produced and apparently never will be produced. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgt1020 Posted February 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 No one makes a hose/backing plate kit that will adapt to the SPP bezels. I've been searching for a year. And when SPP says that the other half of the kit is 'out of stock', they mean that it's never been produced and apparently never will be produced. Ken Then why would they have them on the site for sale? I've also seen guys with them on their cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 Then why would they have them on the site for sale? I've also seen guys with them on their cars. You've seen brake kits with SPP built hoses installed? I haven't. Why would they have them for sale on their site is a super question, one I can't answer. They've been for sale on the site for 2 years. The last excuse I got from SPP was that the hoses they had tested were melting at track temps and not to expect anything for a long time, if ever. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgt1020 Posted February 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 You've seen brake kits with SPP built hoses installed? I haven't. Why would they have them for sale on their site is a super question, one I can't answer. They've been for sale on the site for 2 years. The last excuse I got from SPP was that the hoses they had tested were melting at track temps and not to expect anything for a long time, if ever. Ken I have a picture with a guy that has them installed. Ill get that up later on. But I don't understand how they wouldn't be able to make these. If they keep melting under extreme heat why don't they use a different material for the hoses? I'm sure they could figure this out, they can build world class race cars but they can't manufacture functional brake cooling hoses? Frustrating Indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT4578 Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 The brake ducts are a mod shop installed item, only. I have had mine on my car since the bezels have been on the market and have had zero problems ( including on the track ) Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank S Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 The brake ducts are a mod shop installed item, only. I have had mine on my car since the bezels have been on the market and have had zero problems ( including on the track ) Chris Well, if they exist(ed), it seems to me that someone at Shelby should be able to say where they were sourced, and get some more, or at least say where, so those in need could get some on their own. Race cars with ducted brakes are built daily. What do their makers use? Pegasus Auto Racing sells high-temp silicone (and neoprene) ducting hose in 2, 2.5, 3, 4, and 5-inch inside diameters, up to 12 feet long. What is it about the required hoses that renders them so rare and non-adaptable to the SGT configuration? If the fit and the material came together once, for Chris' car, why not again? Can't be cost; that's clearly no impediment in this crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffIsHereToo Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 Here is two years of collective wisdom and experience, enjoy! http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?/topic/44358-hoseduct-for-the-shelby-brake-cooling-bezels/ http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?/topic/47856-lower-grill-install-with-sai-installed-brake-duct-kit/ http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?/topic/38969-brake-duct-driving-light-thread/ http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?/topic/46430-brake-cooling-kit-hose-diameter/ http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?/topic/39568-heads-up-brake-duct-applications/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT4578 Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 Well, if they exist(ed), it seems to me that someone at Shelby should be able to say where they were sourced, and get some more, or at least say where, so those in need could get some on their own. Race cars with ducted brakes are built daily. What do their makers use? Pegasus Auto Racing sells high-temp silicone (and neoprene) ducting hose in 2, 2.5, 3, 4, and 5-inch inside diameters, up to 12 feet long. What is it about the required hoses that renders them so rare and non-adaptable to the SGT configuration? If the fit and the material came together once, for Chris' car, why not again? Can't be cost; that's clearly no impediment in this crowd. Hey Frank, As I stated above, anyone can get the brake ducts installed that wants them, you just have to take your car to SAI, Quantum, Tasca, or SHM to get them done. They otherwise are not for sale, as a kit. They are custom fabricated on a per job basis only. My car is not the only car with them, I know of around half a dozen cars that have them, some done before mine, some after. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgt1020 Posted February 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 Hey Frank, As I stated above, anyone can get the brake ducts installed that wants them, you just have to take your car to SAI, Quantum, Tasca, or SHM to get them done. They otherwise are not for sale, as a kit. They are custom fabricated on a per job basis only. My car is not the only car with them, I know of around half a dozen cars that have them, some done before mine, some after. Chris Well Im in New Jersey here so thats a bit too far of a drive for me. Is there any way they could ship a kit to me? I go to a shop out here which is extremely reputable and they know what they're doing. They work on Ford GT's, Cobra's. race cars etc. I'm installing the bezels within the next few weeks but want to make the brake cooling ducts functional. Let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank S Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 Hey Frank, As I stated above, anyone can get the brake ducts installed that wants them, you just have to take your car to SAI, Quantum, Tasca, or SHM to get them done. They otherwise are not for sale, as a kit. They are custom fabricated on a per job basis only. My car is not the only car with them, I know of around half a dozen cars that have them, some done before mine, some after. Chris Hey, Chris, I understand that the answer to "Can you order and install an SPP brake duct kit on your SGT?" is "No, nyah nyah neener neener". I'm wondering about the answer to my question (which I believe is implied in Ken's post and pretty clearly set out in mine): "What is it about the required hoses that renders them so rare and non-adaptable to the SGT configuration?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank S Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 oops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC#0471 Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 Well, if they exist(ed), it seems to me that someone at Shelby should be able to say where they were sourced, and get some more, or at least say where, so those in need could get some on their own. Race cars with ducted brakes are built daily. What do their makers use? Pegasus Auto Racing sells high-temp silicone (and neoprene) ducting hose in 2, 2.5, 3, 4, and 5-inch inside diameters, up to 12 feet long. What is it about the required hoses that renders them so rare and non-adaptable to the SGT configuration? If the fit and the material came together once, for Chris' car, why not again? Can't be cost; that's clearly no impediment in this crowd. As usual Frank has the hot ticket! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgt1020 Posted February 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 As usual Frank has the hot ticket! Thanks. I was looking at that site with the cooling hoses. What size hose would I need to hook it up to the shelby bezel on my SGT? I also need a bracket to mount the hose to the brakes which is included in the SPP package that is "non existent" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgt1020 Posted February 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 Just spoke to a rep. from the Shelby Store. This was his response... "We are getting a new manufacturer for that kit as we speak and should have it very soon. Keep checking Shelbystore.com and as soon as we have it in it will be online there." I have my fingers crossed! Looks like this problem might finally be resolved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backafter20 Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 I haven't done any deep research, but a quick look shows several kits out there that should work with the Shelby bezels. What's wrong with them? I like the Agent 47 kit, and Quantum Motorsports and Steeda has one, too. Do these have issues that I haven't read about yet? Brake ducting isn't new, and shouldn't have to be reinvented. I'm thinking of making my own connection from the hose to the stock block off plates, but opening the mesh up and fabricating a funnel behind them. Whatchya think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tko211 Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Got my cooling brake kit today. sans the hoses and functional part. So just the bezels, and the driving lights. I guess I expected some sort of instruction as to how to install these things. The lights don't even fit in the holes so I guess they sit behind the bezel facia? I am looking at this sorta confused as to how to proceed. Anyone have some close up pics they might like to share? I may have to drive the Car to Vegas and have them do it? Seriously confused. Also I ordered a small billet brill to match but it didn't show up with the order and I don't know if they have it on back order or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 ^There's a giant thread on the bezels alone somewhere in the tech section. Lots of photos and lots of amateur install guides. Do a quick search. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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