Racing SERVICE ITEMS for your car

[dale68z]

Thank you for the info. I do not have brake hoses as a maintenance item. What is your opinion, how many track days before replacement? Or, just replace if there is any loose braid?

What we do.

Every event the car goes on a lift, leaks checked, a very good visual inspection on the bottom of the car. I am all about preventive maintenance inspection.
Every other track day we pack/ inspect the front wheel bearings. Included is a very good inspection of pads and rotors. We also bleed the brakes every other event.
Every 4th event, the clutch fluid is bled. Typically we also change the engine oil and diff fluid.

Trans fluid always looks great, have only replaced it 1 time in 2 years.

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by dale68z

Thank you for the info. I do not have brake hoses as a maintenance item. What is your opinion, how many track days before replacement? Or, just replace if there is any loose braid?

I think they just need a good visual inspection and if you see anything suspect - then you replace them.


When you think about it - we're asking them to absorb heat -- remain flexible - and contain 1200 PSI of fluid pressures... I think I'm replacing the 4 on the Mustang this week just because.

[Formula43 Wheel]

Great post! I encourage inspection on your wheels, tires, studs after any racing event. A good cleaning of the wheels on the front and backside with a thin coat of wax will help brake dust from not sticking and embedding into the wheels.

Nut and bolt check is always a good idea on the underside of the car.

Buy a good torque wrench and air pressure guage as well!

[intocarss]

Steel braided fuel lines go bad too, unless they are PTEF teflon

Also not a bad idea to check axles for twisting

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by intocarss

Steel braided fuel lines go bad too, unless they are PTEF teflon

Also not a bad idea to check axles for twisting

You can tell by the smell if they're not PTFE.... 'cause your garage will stink like gas.

There is specific compound braided hose for the "new" fuels... but if you have the old stuff then you have a stinky garage.

[Che70velle]

An often overlooked item under our cars to service is shocks. Those who are running aftermarket dampers, just because you payed a small fortune for your units, don't think that the oil and nitrogen doesn't require regular attention. Consult your dealer for estimated service intervals.

[GregWeld]

I'm told if you're running say a JRI shock and racing -- these need to be serviced annually

If you're running a RideTech --- then every couple years

I guess if it's a FOX - that would depend (as it does on all of the brands) what you're running and how you're using them.

At the end of August - I'll send in the Double adjustable Ohlins on the Lotus for a complete rebuild/service.