2025 China Taklimakan Rally | How to Survive 2,700 Miles of Hell? We Torture-Tested Our Liquid-Cooled Brakes in the "Sea of Death"
How do you engineer a brake system to survive Asia's most brutal off-road endurance event? We're talking over 2,700 miles (4,377 km) across 10 stages, through the infamous Taklimakan Desert—a place literally nicknamed the "Sea of Death."
This is the China Taklimakan Rally. Think of it as China's equivalent of the Dakar Rally or the Baja 1000. It’s an absolute torture test where 50 teams push their machines to the breaking point. In this environment, brakes aren't just for stopping; they're for survival. And they're usually the first thing to fail.
Standard air-cooled brakes, even massive 8-piston race calipers, will eventually heat soak and fail under these conditions. You can't rely on airflow that's 120°F (49°C) to cool a 5,000lb truck. So, we brought a radical solution.
🛠️ The Tech: The SUPER COOLER Liquid-Cooled Brake System
To combat the inevitable heat soak, we didn't just use bigger rotors or pads. We eliminated the problem. We equipped our truck with the TTSPORT SUPER COOLER liquid-cooled brake system.
This integrated system actively circulates coolant directly through the calipers, pulling heat away from the fluid, pistons, and pads. It's an F1-level solution to the oldest problem in racing: thermal degradation. The full setup included:
- TTSPORT Liquid-Cooled Calipers
- Competition-Grade Slotted Rotors
- M-05 High-Temp Race Pads
- Motorsport-Grade Brake Fluid
The goal: Zero fade. Consistent pedal feel. Absolute reliability. No matter how hot the desert got or how hard driver Huang Weizhi pushed.
📡 The Proof: Data, Feedback, and a Top-10 Finish
With a single-vehicle entry, our strategy was simple: finish. Led by veteran driver Huang Weizhi and co-driver Fu Qiang, we were up against a stacked field of world-class, factory-backed builds.
Our engineering team monitored live telemetry from the truck, watching brake pressure and temperatures in real-time. The data was flawless. The system never faltered, never got soft, and never faded.
The driver's post-race feedback confirmed it: the brakes were the most reliable part of the truck. This stability and confidence allowed the team to push hard when others had to back off, securing a Top-10 overall finish (8th place). It was a massive win for our first outing with this tech.
🌍 From the "Sea of Death" to Your Street Car
We don't just race for trophies. We race to prove our R&D in the most brutal conditions on Earth. The data and engineering insights from this liquid-cooled system directly influence the design, materials, and thermal management of every TTSPORT brake system we sell.
When you buy TTSPORT, you're buying tech that survived the "Sea of Death."
Bring Pro-Level Engineering to Your Build
Whether you're building a 1000hp track monster or a reliable fast-road car, our R&D in extreme motorsports ensures you get the best performance. Explore our brake systems, engineered to handle anything you throw at them.