RRC Disc protectors

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bob - 05 Dec 2006 08:02 GMT

Hi

On our 1985 RRC there are metal shields protecting the rear disc brakes.
One of these shields broke loose a while ago and I removed it. The second
one is rattling and has a fracture in it. I have removed it too.

Should I bother replacing them with new ones? The vehicle is used as my
wifes daily car around Johannesburg, South Africa and very seldom used
for holidays etc. (Petrol consumption not permitting!!)

Thanks
Paul

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Lee_D - 05 Dec 2006 18:12 GMT

bob <paul@email.com> uttered summat worrerz funny about:

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> Paul

Depends how much dirt it's likely to get thrown at is as the dirt will get
jammed between the disc and the pads resulting in scored discs and premature
wear. Also road spray from rain (assuming you get that now and then) will
settle on the discs rendering them very wet and less stopping power as a
result.

Lee D

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