Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 5 Brake cooling

Posted by AlexGSI@reddit | projectcar | View on Reddit | 15 comments

Hey everyone, just wanted to share some results from our latest track test with the ABCustoms brake cooling setup for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 5.

We compared the car with and without our custom 3D-printed air ducts, which route fresh air directly from the front lip into the wheel well. The goal was to improve airflow to the brakes, especially under repeated heavy braking on track.

Test setup:

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 5 (track-spec) AP Racing with temperature sensors at caliper and rotor Same track session, same conditions, ambient temp ~15°C Comparison: stock setup vs. ABCustoms ducting + heavy-duty cooling kit

Results:

Up to 20°C lower temperatures at the caliper Up to 80°C lower rotor temps after several consecutive laps Noticeably less brake fade and more consistent pedal feel

This is one of those mods that doesn’t look flashy but makes a real difference on track.

If you’re running your Evo hard on track or doing time-attack events, proper brake cooling is a must. It’s simple physics – cooler brakes = more consistency and longer lifespan. 🔥