|
02-08-2010, 10:59 PM
|
#1 |
|
The Black Pearl
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Brooks Alberta Canada
Posts: 63
|
Rotor dust shield?
I'm progressing quite nicely with my front suspension in my 68 longbed. My question is do i need a vibration washer or pad behind my rotor dust shield. I've seen in some threads where guys use them. My cpp dust shield did not come with one. Is vibration an issue? should i make something? How important is it? My spindles are from ECE and my rotors ar cross drilled and slotted. My other question is Should i be concerned with painting up my rotors and brake calipers? Is it not necisary? I notice a lot of guys don't bother.
|
|
|
|
02-08-2010, 11:14 PM
|
#2 | |
|
67-72 parts collector,…
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Mid-MO
Posts: 22,700
|
Re: Rotor dust shield?
Quote:
I always run a rubber gasket behind the dust shield. I'm not sure it would make any difference if you left it out. Some brake kits don't even have a dust shield. I don't think it would be a big deal, either way Painting rotors and calipers is a personal choice. But they will rust if you don't. (unless they are zinc plated rotors and aluminum calipers) |
|
|
|
|
|
02-09-2010, 09:14 PM
|
#3 |
|
The Black Pearl
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Brooks Alberta Canada
Posts: 63
|
Re: Rotor dust shield?
Thanks for the input! I'll see if i can make something work
|
|
|
|
|
02-09-2010, 09:25 PM
|
#4 |
|
Nothing to see here.....
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Shawnee, KS
Posts: 4,625
|
Re: Rotor dust shield?
my McGaughey's 2.5 drop spindles didn't come with them OR even have the taps in them to mount a dust shield. I've neve seen an issue of going naked
__________________
Doug  THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson Last edited by tcb-1; 02-09-2010 at 09:25 PM. |
|
|
|
|
02-09-2010, 09:43 PM
|
#5 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: rock island,il,usa
Posts: 5,382
|
Re: Rotor dust shield?
IMO, a bead of RTV will do the job. crazy AL
__________________
http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn |
|
|
|
|
02-11-2010, 12:07 AM
|
#6 |
|
The Black Pearl
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Brooks Alberta Canada
Posts: 63
|
Re: Rotor dust shield?
Enlighten me What is RTV? Is it a silicone or gasket maker type product or is it a brand of condoms. I'd hate to waste a good condom on front suspension.
|
|
|
|
|
02-11-2010, 10:13 AM
|
#7 |
|
Account Suspended
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: over yonder
Posts: 14,270
|
Re: Rotor dust shield?
It's a condom. Next question.
|
|
|
|
|
02-11-2010, 06:11 PM
|
#8 | |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: rock island,il,usa
Posts: 5,382
|
Re: Rotor dust shield?
Quote:
__________________
http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn |
|
|
|
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Linear Mode
