rear discs covers

Post by **si import** » Fri Nov 09, 2012 12:08 pm

hi can i remove guards which are behind the rear discs or do they need to be there. cheers

Post by **indigolemon** » Fri Nov 09, 2012 12:20 pm

They're just splash guards to keep crap off. I've lost one already on the front to metal erosion - no ill effects from losing it so far!

Post by **NafemanNathan** » Fri Nov 09, 2012 12:20 pm

I guess the're there for two reason... To prevent crap and water flicking up on to the discs, but I imagine they also help disperse the heat build up as well... Maybe

I'd be interested to see a decent response to this as well as I may need to remove/hack up my fronts anyway.

Post by **si import** » Fri Nov 09, 2012 12:25 pm

cheers for the replies guys. ive had my front ones removed for quite while now and and not had any problems. just wondered if rear ones could be removed. cheers

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Fri Nov 09, 2012 12:27 pm

they shield the hub from dirt and aid in cooling the discs

Supercharged 無限MUGEN BB1 Profile · Post by **nucleustylzlude** » Fri Nov 09, 2012 12:36 pm

As above really.

Only thing to add, I know they are pretty light, but it's unsprung weight?

I'd say loose them for your car.

jozefsan · Post by **jozefsan** » Fri Nov 09, 2012 5:48 pm

i will say keep them, as they weigh next to nothing, and they are there to keep back of your discs protected

Post by **vanzep** » Fri Nov 09, 2012 9:05 pm

are you talking about the plastic guard that is attached to the rear caliper

id keep them on - the rear brakes are a pain as it is without extra crap getting in there

if your talking about splash guards then lose them if you like - id dont see the problem - ive removed both front and back on mine

Post by **Vtecmec** » Fri Nov 09, 2012 9:38 pm

I'd keep them, there's no benefit in removing them and the're there for a reason.