Brake vent tube covers? What's the ppint?

BMW DIY Guy · Today, 02:22 AM

I have been meaning to ask for some time: what's the point of the vented covers capping the brake duct tubes?

They I assume constrict or at least slow airflow, when that seems silly where their whole purpose is to cool the brakes.

Any reason NOT to remove the covers?

aerobod · Today, 03:19 AM

They will prevent over cooling of the brakes and tyres in normal use. Remove for track use or very spirited road use.

Whytar · Today, 04:47 AM

They also protect the brakes from debris in day to day use.

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aerobod Car Geek 4376 Rep 4,009 Posts Drives: Caterham R500, M2-G87, Macan S Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	They will prevent over cooling of the brakes and tyres in normal use. Remove for track use or very spirited road use.
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Whytar Private 75 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2025 Portimao G87 M2 LCI Join Date: Nov 2024 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	They also protect the brakes from debris in day to day use.
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