Description
The Verus Engineering Backing Plate Kit is a durable, performance-focused brake cooling solution designed to direct cool air directly into the center of the brake rotor. Constructed from stainless steel and fitted with properly shaped dry carbon air ducts, these backing plates provide an excellent foundation for a custom or DIY brake cooling system.
By connecting a 2.5-inch silicone brake hose to the backing plates and supplying cool ambient air, the system can help improve brake endurance, extend component life, reduce brake fade, and reduce the risk of brake fluid boiling during demanding driving.
The backing plates are designed to work with both OEM brake systems and aftermarket big brake kits, making them a versatile upgrade for street, track, and competition applications.
Stainless steel hardware and hard-anodized aluminum spacers provide additional durability and corrosion resistance, helping the components remain protected from rust over long-term use.
Fitment
2015+ Subaru WRX / WRX STI – VA Chassis
- Subaru WRX VA – 2015 and newer
- Subaru WRX STI VA – 2015 and newer
2011–2014 Subaru WRX STI – GR/GV Chassis
- Subaru WRX STI GR/GV – 2011–2014
Brake System Compatibility
- Designed to work with OEM brake systems
- Compatible with aftermarket big brake kits
- Designed as a foundation for a custom brake cooling system
- Intended for use with a 2.5-inch brake cooling hose
What's Included
- 1 × Left-Hand Stainless Steel Backing Plate with Carbon Duct
- 1 × Right-Hand Stainless Steel Backing Plate with Carbon Duct
- 1 × Hardware Kit with all necessary installation hardware
Key Features
- Direct Rotor Cooling: Properly positioned carbon ducts direct airflow into the center of the brake rotor.
- Stainless Steel Construction: Provides durability and resistance to corrosion in demanding brake environments.
- Dry Carbon Ducts: Lightweight, properly formed ducts efficiently direct cooling air toward the rotor.
- 2.5-Inch Hose Compatible: Designed to accept a 2.5-inch silicone brake cooling hose.
- OEM Brake Compatibility: Designed to work with factory brake systems.
- Big Brake Kit Compatibility: Also designed for use with aftermarket big brake systems.
- DIY Brake Cooling Foundation: Provides the core components needed to build a custom brake cooling system.
- Improved Brake Endurance: Increased airflow can help maintain more appropriate brake temperatures during repeated hard braking.
- Reduced Brake Fade: Additional cooling can help resist temperature-related brake fade.
- Reduced Brake Fluid Boiling: Increased brake cooling can help reduce the risk of excessive brake fluid temperatures.
- Durable Hardware: Stainless steel hardware and hard-anodized aluminum spacers provide long-term durability and corrosion resistance.
Specifications
- Applications: Subaru WRX/STI
- VA Fitment: 2015+
- GR/GV STI Fitment: 2011–2014
- Backing Plate Material: Stainless steel
- Air Duct Material: Dry carbon
- Brake Hose Size: 2.5-inch
- Spacers: Hard-anodized aluminum
- Hardware: Stainless steel
- Design: Rotor-center cooling duct
- Compatibility: OEM and aftermarket big brake systems
Brake Cooling Performance
The Verus Engineering Backing Plate Kit is designed to improve brake cooling by directing cool air into the center of the rotor, where airflow can be distributed through the rotor's internal cooling passages.
When connected to a properly routed 2.5-inch silicone brake hose, the backing plates can form the foundation of a complete brake cooling system. Supplying additional cool airflow to the rotors can help manage brake temperatures during repeated high-load braking.
Maintaining lower brake temperatures can help improve brake endurance, reduce the likelihood of brake fade, extend brake component life, and reduce the risk of excessive brake fluid temperatures during demanding use.
Installation
The backing plates are designed as a foundation for a custom brake cooling setup. Connect a 2.5-inch silicone brake hose to the carbon duct and route the hose from an appropriate cool-air inlet to supply the rotor with additional airflow.
The kit includes the backing plates, carbon ducts, spacers, and required stainless hardware.
