Caliper cover
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1. A caliper cover comprising:
- a side plate having an outer periphery, an upper plate connected to said periphery of said side plate, said upper plate having a plurality of vent openings for directing air to a covered caliper, and a caliper attachment receiving means.
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Abstract
This invention provides caliper covers having vent openings, caliper cover kits, and methods for cooling caliper brake mechanisms that prevent brake fade and prevent brake malfunction caused by debris from the road, while improving the appearance of the caliper braking mechanism and preventing transfer of braking dust from the brake pads to the wheels.
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1. A caliper cover comprising:
- a side plate having an outer periphery, an upper plate connected to said periphery of said side plate, said upper plate having a plurality of vent openings for directing air to a covered caliper, and a caliper attachment receiving means.
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19. A caliper cover for a vehicle having four wheels comprising:
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a) a protruding side plate having a curved outer periphery and having at least, two openings for receiving caliper attaching screws; and
b) a curved upper plate connected to said periphery of said side plate, said upper plate having vent openings for directing air to a covered caliper;
wherein said vent openings comprise between about 10% to about 25% of the surface area of said upper plate;
wherein said vent openings comprise about ten oval vent openings having dimensions of between about one inch and about two inches by between about 0.2 inches and about 0.33 inches, and about one curved equilateral triangular vent opening having a side dimension between about 0.5 inches and about one inch;
wherein said caliper cover is made of aluminum alloy; and
wherein said caliper cover prevents debris from outside said covered caliper from contacting said covered caliper, prevents dust from inside said covered caliper from contacting a wheel of said vehicle, prevents brake fading compared to an equivalent caliper cover without vent openings, and improves the appearance of said covered caliper.
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