Monitor peak temperature of each brake caliper on the track or street. Temperature indicator strips are available in packages of 16 labels each.
What temperatures are your brakes subjected to? When do you need to replace the seals in the calipers? Is it time to upgrade your braking system with a brake kit? Monitoring brake caliper temperatures with temperature stickers can answer these questions, improving performance and keeping you running.
Brake caliper temperature labels are also a useful tool when selecting brake fluid and pads. Temperatures that exceed the operating range of your brake fluid can cause fluid vaporization leading to fade or loss of brake pedal. Overheating can also cause premature failure of brake pads. Temp indicator strips are water resistant to withstand grime and dust from the street and track.
The temp label is applied directly on each caliper to measure the maximum temperature each brake is reaching. Select a smooth machined area on the face of the caliper and clean to remove all grease and dust. Press firmly to adhere label.
Below 380°F - safe and normal running temperature, not registering on label
380-435°F - running hot but still OK, inspect and change seals more frequently
450°F and above – running very hot, replace seals and inspect immediately