Design Engineering Dei Brake Hub and Rotor Protective Cover
DEI Hub and Rotor Covers: Professional-Grade Brake Protection
When you're working around a freshly-driven vehicle — whether in a race pit or a home garage — hot brake rotors and drums represent a very real hazard. Design Engineering Inc. (DEI) has engineered a purpose-built solution: the DEI Hub and Rotor Cover, a reflective heat shield that stands between technicians and the intense thermal energy stored in a vehicle's braking components.
Founded in 1995 by performance industry veteran Dale Markley, DEI was built around a vision of developing dynamic solutions for the racing and performance industry's ongoing struggle with heat issues. That same engineering philosophy carries directly into their Brake Hub and Rotor Protective Cover — a product that reflects DEI's core mission of keeping people and components safe from damaging heat.
What Sets the DEI Hub and Rotor Cover Apart
The DEI Hub and Rotor Cover is a universal heat shield designed to protect brake drums and rotors from excessive heat, constructed from aluminized mylar adhered to a glass fiber matting — a combination that provides excellent insulation and protection against radiant heat.
The material choice isn't incidental. The aluminized mylar adhered to fiberglass matting is engineered to withstand 2000°F radiant heat and 500°F of direct continuous heat. This extreme-temperature capability means the cover performs reliably even after a full race stint or during intensive brake bedding sessions when rotors can reach their highest temperatures.
Dual-Purpose Protection: People and Parts
The DEI Hub and Rotor Cover solves two distinct problems at once. It provides protection against the potential of serious burns or cuts from hot brake drums, calipers, and discs, and also guards against dirt, dust, and airborne particles for people working on the vehicle and others around the pits or workshop.
By protecting brake drums and rotors from excessive heat exposure during servicing, it can also help maintain optimal braking performance, contribute to safer driving, and extend the lifespan of brake components. For racers and mechanics working under time pressure, this dual function — personnel safety and component protection — makes it an essential piece of pit equipment.
Specs and Fitment
The cover measures 14" W x 13" H x 7" L, with a direct heat resistance of 500°F and a radiant heat resistance of 2000°F, and is sold as a single reflective mylar hub and rotor cover (DEI part numbers 010485/10485). The universal fit makes it suitable for a wide range of vehicles, with a simple design for easy installation. It can also be easily cut and shaped to fit various vehicles when a more tailored application is needed.
For over 30 years, Design Engineering has set the standard in high-performance heat and sound control solutions, driven by a commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction — with the majority of their products proudly made in the USA. The Hub and Rotor Cover is a straightforward expression of that legacy: purpose-built materials, proven in racing environments, delivered in a simple and affordable package.