Audi R8 LMS 2018, Handbook

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400 – Front Axle, Anti-Roll Bar, Dampers and Steering
Version 1 2016-01-01
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Attention
In the majority of racing series’, it is not permitted to use blanking on the
exterior of the bodywork (e.g. using tape on the cooler grille). The blanking
must be made on the inside of the car (see Image 19).
Image 18: Front Axle Brake Cooling Duct
Without Blanking
Image 19: Front Axle Brake Cooling Duct
With Blanking
IR temperature sensors can provide information about the critical, minimum
temperatures when in operation.
Brake disc temperature paint can provide information about the maximum
temperatures of the brake discs. The Audi part number for a kit (AP Racing),
containing three colours, is V03 862 443 E.
The brake disc temperatures are in the correct operating window when:
Green > 430 °C turns white completely
Orange > 560 °C the majority turns white
Red > 610 °C slight colour change – at the edge of the brake disc friction
area
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