Removing Dust Shields
#1
Removing Dust Shields
What is the consensus on removing dust shields?
I have OEM Brembos (blackened from track days) and have tried ducting air into the back of the shields with limited results.
Everyone talks about trimming them for BBK's.. can they be completely removed without problems? any opinions on the benefits, or lack thereof?
I have OEM Brembos (blackened from track days) and have tried ducting air into the back of the shields with limited results.
Everyone talks about trimming them for BBK's.. can they be completely removed without problems? any opinions on the benefits, or lack thereof?
#2
Originally Posted by SteveA
What is the consensus on removing dust shields?
I have OEM Brembos (blackened from track days) and have tried ducting air into the back of the shields with limited results.
Everyone talks about trimming them for BBK's.. can they be completely removed without problems? any opinions on the benefits, or lack thereof?
I have OEM Brembos (blackened from track days) and have tried ducting air into the back of the shields with limited results.
Everyone talks about trimming them for BBK's.. can they be completely removed without problems? any opinions on the benefits, or lack thereof?
#3
I believe there are 4 bolts behind the hub, after you remove the rotor, that have to be unbolted to remove the entire shield. I almost did it once, but wasn't sure if the hub bearings were sealed or not so I didn't take the chance. Instead, I made handy work of them with a pair of tin shears.
#6
Originally Posted by vo7848
I believe there are 4 bolts behind the hub, after you remove the rotor, that have to be unbolted to remove the entire shield. I almost did it once, but wasn't sure if the hub bearings were sealed or not so I didn't take the chance. Instead, I made handy work of them with a pair of tin shears.
Originally Posted by SteveA
Has anyone who tracks their car noticed much improvement in cooling with dust shields removed?
All I know is that I had to clean my wheels every other day cuz brake dust accumulates on the wheel.
I had no issue with cooling or brake fade, if you are concerned you could rig a brake vent that some ppl have done on this forum.
#7
Thanks for comments.
My main issue is to improve cooling while sticking with the OEM Brembo's. Ducting air to the inside of the rotor is tough given the shape of the hubs. I have these vents (pics below) with some improvement in fade resistance, but am wondering if taking the shield off all together will yield a better result?
My main issue is to improve cooling while sticking with the OEM Brembo's. Ducting air to the inside of the rotor is tough given the shape of the hubs. I have these vents (pics below) with some improvement in fade resistance, but am wondering if taking the shield off all together will yield a better result?
Last edited by SteveA; 05-17-2007 at 03:57 PM.
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#8
Originally Posted by SteveA
Thanks for comments.
My main issue is to improve cooling while sticking with the OEM Brembo's. Ducting air to the inside of the rotor is tough given the shape of the hubs. I have these vents (pics below) with some improvement in fade resistance, but am wondering if taking the shield off all together will yield a better result?
My main issue is to improve cooling while sticking with the OEM Brembo's. Ducting air to the inside of the rotor is tough given the shape of the hubs. I have these vents (pics below) with some improvement in fade resistance, but am wondering if taking the shield off all together will yield a better result?
#9
Originally Posted by fahrenheit350
Val, I agree with you about the hub bearings but also add that the shield looked like it acted as a spacer as well so I didn't take chances and just did the trimming.
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