Title: Brake disc shields, guards, covers Post by: Clifford3051 on September 05, 2024, 07:11:34 PM Hi all
These shields are quietly trusting away on my Spyder. Doing a search on the forum I can't find any real reference to these. I am assuming we can't get these anymore so only source is getting from a breaker or has someone found a solution/source for them? Many thanks C Title: Re: Brake disc shields, guards, covers Post by: SanRemo78 on September 05, 2024, 07:24:22 PM You could try Jim in Farnborough who has about a dozen cars he plans to break to build 2 or 3....
07736539234 Guy Title: Re: Brake disc shields, guards, covers Post by: peteracs on September 05, 2024, 09:50:19 PM Hi Clifford
These are often a pain to find here in the U.K. in decent condition. They are often missing and the retaining bolts rusted into the hub. Finding a pair in decent condition can be a trial….. Best of luck Peter Title: Re: Brake disc shields, guards, covers Post by: Nigel on September 06, 2024, 09:40:01 PM Hi Clifford,
I assume you're referring to the rear axle. As far as I know, the front axle never had these on UK spec cars. Having said that, my car, being an AU spec, actually has front shields and I have retained them. I wonder whether any shields are really necessary on a car that doesn't do much mileage and is kept off dirt roads. In short, I wouldn't be too concerned to leave them off. Nigel Title: Re: Brake disc shields, guards, covers Post by: JASPER_40 on October 14, 2024, 07:09:11 AM Hi Clifford,
Just a thought....the rear disc shields on my 1984 coupe would not come off unless I first removed the hub....which will comes at the additional cost of a new bearing. Some judicious cutting of the shield may enable this to come off. It could be just my incompetance but I had to remove the shield in order to replace the bushing for the ARB to Hub carrier. I just could not see how to get the shield off without pulling the hub. Someone please tell me I am wrong ?...if not then replacing the shields could be a job you wish you had never started (Rear hub beraring replacement can be a trial also) Cheers, Steve Title: Re: Brake disc shields, guards, covers Post by: Clifford3051 on October 14, 2024, 08:59:58 AM That's interesting Steve :o
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