Hi All,
I was just wondering if it is a common problem for the brake disk shields to sheer off as I have had 3 break in the last year or so.
Posted 10 November 2013 - 11:28 PM
Hi All,
I was just wondering if it is a common problem for the brake disk shields to sheer off as I have had 3 break in the last year or so.
Posted 10 November 2013 - 11:37 PM
Not that common, but that might be because people tend not to replace then and do without.
Posted 10 November 2013 - 11:37 PM
yeah, thin metal rots quickly. i always take mine off anyway to save weight lol. not caused me any problems and id rather that than it fall off and rattle around
Edit: you beat me to it not common as above but regular enough
Edited by dennismini93, 10 November 2013 - 11:39 PM.
Posted 11 November 2013 - 10:21 AM
If you had 3 break in a year I would suggest returning them to the supplier and demanding replacement. I would expect them to last a minimum of 5 years even on a car parked in a seaside resort
Posted 11 November 2013 - 11:12 AM
Posted 11 November 2013 - 11:43 PM
Best place for those shields is in the recycle bin .
Posted 12 November 2013 - 08:10 AM
Posted 12 November 2013 - 05:03 PM
what were these designed for? I always thought that is was so the mounting lugs can shear off, then tap and rattle around until you permanently remove them??
Posted 12 November 2013 - 05:16 PM
think they are supposed to stop brake dust getting on the suspension components and debris getting into the calipers, but yes the main purpose is to make a rattly noise and generally be a pain until you bin them
Posted 12 November 2013 - 11:09 PM
Posted 13 November 2013 - 09:23 PM
Ok, thanks everyone, i wont bother replacing it :)
Posted 23 November 2013 - 09:22 PM
Just to let you guys know the other side has now broken so I dont have either anymore
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