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03-30-2015, 07:52 PM | #1 |
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disk brake backers or not?
Those of you running disks... did you use or not use the backers?
If not... are there any real issues with dust? Will be running the Wilwood front and back disks and really dont want to cover them up up front.... they're so nice looking I want to show them off when the hood is up at the shows.
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03-30-2015, 07:57 PM | #2 |
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Re: disk brake backers or not?
I take them off, cause usually they're rusted any way and rubbing against the rotor....
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03-30-2015, 08:29 PM | #3 |
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Re: disk brake backers or not?
yes, there will be dust issues without them. If solid wheels, not a major issue. But, personally, I'd run them unless they rub against something non-stock. And then, I'd grind away where they rub before I'd toss em to the side. If they rub the rotor, they are clearly bent and should be replaced or straightened (or discarded).
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Re: disk brake backers or not?
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03-30-2015, 08:45 PM | #5 |
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Re: disk brake backers or not?
I leave them on because they are there for a reason. GM engineers obviously put a great deal of thought into the design of one arguably one of the best trucks ever made. How can you see the rotors from under the hood? What other parts is your truck missing? It does still have a hood, right?
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03-30-2015, 08:56 PM | #7 |
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Re: disk brake backers or not?
scrap 'em....let those big rotors breathe.
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03-30-2015, 10:26 PM | #8 |
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Re: disk brake backers or not?
On a previous truck I had (72, which has factory front disc) when I installed a CPP 3/5 drop kit, I took the shields off because of interference with the lower control arm from the drop spindles. Never had a minutes problem and the guy that bought the truck hasn't had any issues either.
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