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I received all the parts for my front brake swap but it didn't come with larger splash shields.
How important is this piece of tin?
How important is this piece of tin?
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Re: Are the Brake Splash Shields Important?
I would look into getting some if I was you. Water, dirt, rocks, all can create situations where braking power will be diminished and wear will occur more quickly. If stock ones work, but don't cover the entire rotor that is better then nothing still.
BenLast edited by Benjamin; 08-20-2009, 11:52 AM.Ben
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Re: Are the Brake Splash Shields Important?
With the original ones, there is about 1" around the outside of the rotor that is exposed from the back.Comment
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Re: Are the Brake Splash Shields Important?
The 1 inch area isn't too serious. You'll be fine. The only real purpose of those is to limit the brake dust from getting all over the spindle, cv shafts etc, etc. Thats why they are called dust sheilds. If anything, the brakes will cool faster.TWO TON ENGINE LIFT/CRANE FOR RENT
PM me if you need one!!Comment
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Re: Are the Brake Splash Shields Important?
I was told that if cold water splashes on the back of a hot rotor, it can warp them, not sure what the odds of that happening is.Comment
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What are the odds of you drifting through puddles?Name: Brent
His: '04 TDI Golf Mods: None
If it's smoken it ain't broken
Family: '15 Jetta Sportwagon
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Re: Are the Brake Splash Shields Important?
I'm talking about water from the left tire hitting the right brake rotor from the inside.Comment
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Re: Are the Brake Splash Shields Important?
Probably you would be wise to put the larger dust shields on, the thing is, they are as big as the rotors from the factory for a reason. Without appropriate "dust shielding" how will your dust know where to go. (Just Kidding) The Brakes look Great Robert!!03 Saab 9-5 Aero Sportcombi - Hers
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Re: Are the Brake Splash Shields Important?
ha ha!
here it is:
Last edited by RobG; 09-09-2009, 02:53 PM.Comment
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I love those wheels, what are they?Comment
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iForged Sprint, interested?Last edited by RobG; 09-10-2009, 08:14 AM.Comment
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yeah maybe, pm me the specs and a price.Comment
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Moar pics of your vehickle plz? Looks hawt!Comment
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I'll clean it up and get some pics this weekend!Comment
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