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Old 02-14-2004, 09:54 AM
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Default Brake caliper thermometer
<center><img src="http://users.rcn.com/raudi77/MitsuRallyBrakeThermometer%20-%20closeup.jpg"></center><p>snapped this shot at the auto show a couple days ago.

Thermometer set into an Alcon caliper on a Mitsu Rally car. So badass...
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On the caliper? Do they stop, get out, and look?
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Default No, they run along side with a strobe light and take readings in use.
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It probably holds the peak temp for a while.
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Default Yeah, I've seen similar setups....
To monitor brake temps &amp; such....figuring out what holds up &amp; what warps.
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Default Re: U seen AP Racings special color coat on the caliper...
it changes colors as it gets hotter.
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They sell paints for the edge of the rotor - I've considered trying them to see what my max temps R
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Default Yeah I've seen them. THey've got em at Pegasus; I'm thinking about getting some.
WOuld be interesting to know what I'm peaking at.
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I've got a $90 laser temp finder, works for me, &amp; it's universal for what ever I point it at ;P
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That's one fast sob.
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