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pritch · 07-30-2009, 08:19 PM

I am wondering if they are worth the trouble. My new spindles are not drilled for them, but there are bosses where the holes should be. I don't have a problem with drilling and tapping holes, I do it all the time. But not in the parts that keep me from losing control and smashing into a school bus.

What size bolts would they normally take? I'm thinking like 1/4 20 or so. And would it be cast iron? Maybe self-tapping screws?

justcuz · 07-30-2009, 08:29 PM

Skip em. I usually remove mine any how, lets more air on to the rotor for cooling.

mclairmo · 07-31-2009, 01:10 AM

I don't think you need them unless you plan to drive in the dirt or rain most of the time.

07-30-2009, 08:19 PM	#1
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Disc brake dust covers? I am wondering if they are worth the trouble. My new spindles are not drilled for them, but there are bosses where the holes should be. I don't have a problem with drilling and tapping holes, I do it all the time. But not in the parts that keep me from losing control and smashing into a school bus. What size bolts would they normally take? I'm thinking like 1/4 20 or so. And would it be cast iron? Maybe self-tapping screws? __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

07-30-2009, 08:29 PM	#2
justcuz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, Ca. Posts: 930	Re: Disc brake dust covers? Skip em. I usually remove mine any how, lets more air on to the rotor for cooling.

07-31-2009, 01:10 AM	#3
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Disc brake dust covers? I don't think you need them unless you plan to drive in the dirt or rain most of the time.



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