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Title: Brake caliper bracket/dust shield
Post by: moshrider3 on July 12, 2016, 02:46:49 pm

I'm wondering if anyone else ever ran into this, I'm sure they have...my dust shields are pretty well rotted and I have not been able to find replacements anywhere yet. You guys think it would be okay to run them or run them until I can find replacements? I don't plan on mudding with this truck or anything like that.

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Title: Re: Brake caliper bracket/dust shield
Post by: LTZ C20 on July 12, 2016, 11:36:01 pm

My buddy has no dust shields on his truck, his dad took them off in the late 80's or early 90's. He has a 79' K20, has never had a single issue with anything. I wouldn't worry to much about putting them back on if you don't want too. I even considered removing mine next time I do brakes.

Title: Re: Brake caliper bracket/dust shield
Post by: 80Chevy4x4 on July 13, 2016, 03:19:22 am

I have seen vehicles that come from the factory without any dust shields on them. You should be perfectly fine.

Title: Re: Brake caliper bracket/dust shield
Post by: ajdmello on August 01, 2016, 10:47:09 am

I just pulled apart my front axel and mine are rust away completely i was gonna ask the same question. Glad to know can run without em