Red Bull continues to refine its front brake drum set-up with a further adjustment being trialled at Austin in free practice. Red Bull Racing RB12, brake comparison Photo by: Giorgio Piola The team introduced a new less restrictive brake drum concept in Italy (above, left) and has spent time refining it ever since, including the inclusion of crossover pipework in Singapore (above, right). Red Bull Racing RB12, brake detail Photo by: Giorgio Piola In Austin the team is paying attention to the drum once more, such is the performance benefit of controlling the way heat radiates from the brakes, through the wheel rim into the tyre. An additional panel has been placed above the brake disc...
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