Subject: Moon Discs & F-1 brake cooling
> Dave Dahlgren <ddahlgren@snet.net> wrote:.. .. If an F1 car ran moon discs
how might they cool the carbon fiber brakes??
>
> In view of what F-1 has become, I'd imagine they would use some sort of
computer-controlled nitrogen injection through the wheel bearings coupled
with a special nitrogen/silicone brake fluid which doubled as a self
activating refrigerant when pressure is applied. AND - - very affordable - -
less than $358,000 per car - - thats for all four wheels!
>
> Dick J
> In East Texas
I have an idea that putting Moons on F1 cars is really going to screw up the
7 second four tire change pit stops. I hope they make them run 6 8/32
Philips head screws and safety wire. RF
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