Ti Brake Shields for GT350 Brakes

[VoodooBoss]

Now that aftermarket brake pads are becoming available it's time to source Ti brake shields. Many of us used them on the Boss 302/S197 cars with good results in saving seals. I checked Hard Brakes but couldn't find the proper size. Has anyone done any research on this?

@cloud9
@Black Boss
@KNS Brakes

 

[TMSBOSS]

I could be wrong but, didn't the stock pads come with shields? Can you remove/move the stock shields?

 

[VoodooBoss]

They come with a backing but it's not removable nor is it Ti my bet is its to reduce brake squeal.

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

I would bet HardBrakes could make them if you make some 1:1 scale outlines of the pads or can look up the FMSI designation for the pad shapes.

 

[VoodooBoss]

I already have a trace of the pads so I'll contact them. Any others interested in a set?

 

[cloud9]

I already have a trace of the pads so I'll contact them. Any others interested in a set?

Absolutely, count me in. They made a huge difference in lengthening the life of the seals.

 

[cloud9]

It's funny, I was talking to one of my foreman today about getting the car track ready and mentioned it seemed the list never ends and I'd be lucky to have it ready by July. I keep forgetting all the things I did to my last two Mustangs.

 

[VoodooBoss]

Must be that age thing creeping in. :

 

[moto]

I am in too!

 

[AMPowerJ]

I'm interested ...

 

[StigsBaldBrother]

As an engineer, I struggled with the use of backing plates on my 03 Cobra.

The heat has to go somewhere, right? Backing plates are going to increase the temperature of the pads and rotors during braking. That may be a good thing, or a bad thing, depending on where you are in the operating range. I never had enough data to know what the temperature of the rotors and pads were during braking.

The seals were relatively easy to replace on the Brembo calipers, so I decided to just replace them every year.

By the way, the backing plates don't need to be titanium. Most stainless steels, like 304 or 316, have a lower thermal conductivity than titanium and are considerably less expensive. Doesn't sound as cool though.

 

[VoodooBoss]

I've sent two emails to them and haven't heard anything back from them. I guess they are not interested in making them. ???

 

[ls110]

If you do find a source, I am interested as well.

 

[VoodooBoss]

As an engineer, I struggled with the use of backing plates on my 03 Cobra.

The heat has to go somewhere, right? Backing plates are going to increase the temperature of the pads and rotors during braking. That may be a good thing, or a bad thing, depending on where you are in the operating range. I never had enough data to know what the temperature of the rotors and pads were during braking.

The seals were relatively easy to replace on the Brembo calipers, so I decided to just replace them every year.

By the way, the backing plates don't need to be titanium. Most stainless steels, like 304 or 316, have a lower thermal conductivity than titanium and are considerably less expensive. Doesn't sound as cool though.

Here's some info on the Ti they use, it's not straight Ti is 6AL-4V. Same stuff my Litespeed roadie is made of. ;D

https://hardbrakes.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=10&chapter=100

 

[KNS Brakes]

I don't know how much @cloud9 has filled you in with this project but we are working very hard to get you guys some Titanium shims.

As of today here is where we stand:

- Drawings were completeed in AutoCAD
- Samples were cut out of cardboard on the lasercutter
- Samples are en route to my location to confirm fitment.

Will hope to having pricing for the fronts and rears in the coming hours.

Thanks,
Nick

 

[cloud9]

I don't know how much @cloud9 has filled you in with this project but we are working very hard to get you guys some Titanium shims.

As of today here is where we stand:

- Drawings were completeed in AutoCAD
- Samples were cut out of cardboard on the lasercutter
- Samples are en route to my location to confirm fitment.

Will hope to having pricing for the fronts and rears in the coming hours.

Thanks,
Nick

@KNS Brakes Nick - We have a thread going on the group buy here: https://trackmustangsonline.com/index.php?topic=11141.0

 

[KNS Brakes]

@KNS Brakes Nick - We have a thread going on the group buy here: https://trackmustangsonline.com/index.php?topic=11141.0

Saw this after I posted haha

 

[steveespo]

Saw this after I posted haha

Any chance there is a pattern for the regular 2015-16 GT PP 15" Brembo setup?
Thanks
Steve

 

[KNS Brakes]

Any chance there is a pattern for the regular 2015-16 GT PP 15" Brembo setup?
Thanks
Steve

I'm sure we can make that happen, if you have any old pads send them to me snail mail and I'll get them drawn up and sent off to the titanium guys.

 

[steveespo]

I'm sure we can make that happen, if you have any old pads send them to me snail mail and I'll get them drawn up and sent off to the titanium guys.

Thanks Nick, That is why I am a loyal KNS customer. I will try and wrangle up as many people as I can to buy them.
Steve