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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: gtiscott on 01 March 2010, 15:46

Title: brake shield thingy...
Post by: gtiscott on 01 March 2010, 15:46

hey guys ht a pot hole today and the shield type thing at the back of the break disc has snapped off and is hanging loose, how important is this thing and can i pull it right off will it be ok to drive it till i get a new one?

scott

Title: Re: brake shield thingy...
Post by: axewielder on 01 March 2010, 16:05

will be ok to drive without it, just check everything else is in good order. it is there to protect the breaks to a certain extent+ to channel air to cool them as far as i know, may have other uses too but will be fine to drive at least temporarily until you get a replacement.

Title: Re: brake shield thingy...
Post by: gtiscott on 01 March 2010, 16:12

cheers, shows up on etka as a splash shield.

Title: Re: brake shield thingy...
Post by: Wayne on 01 March 2010, 16:40

Might be better to remove it, if it is hanging.

Title: Re: brake shield thingy...
Post by: gtiscott on 01 March 2010, 16:47

how does the fecking thing come off...tried pulling it off but no joy :angry:

Title: Re: brake shield thingy...
Post by: axewielder on 01 March 2010, 16:48

hacksaw/angle grinder?

Title: Re: brake shield thingy...
Post by: Ess_Three on 01 March 2010, 17:27

Bin them...
They are there to stop stones and water getting in...but also stop cooling air getting in.

Every new VAG car I buy, I have them removed and binned in ther first few days.

Title: Re: brake shield thingy...
Post by: axewielder on 01 March 2010, 17:45

yeah would be better to have proper air deflectors  :cool:

Title: Re: brake shield thingy...
Post by: gtiscott on 01 March 2010, 18:44

thanks guys will get it off tommorrow :smiley: