retropower Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Anybody running their disco 1 or Range Rover without brake mud shield/backplates? I'm doing a pretty serious restoration on a rangey and pondering leaving them off. I restore cars and build competition cars for a living and never tend to fit them on "non-original" type work. I'm not planning serious off road with the rangey and wondered if anybody had gone without them and whether stones in calipers etc was a resultant issue. In my car based experience I find that they make no difference and most gravel rally cars run without them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finnarne Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 I've run without for 2 years/~28000km without problems. The car is used both on and off the road. Cant say I noticed any problems, and it's easier to clean without the shields. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Lots of vehicles in the club run without, couldn't say if it makes much difference although obviously LR think so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 You'll find the inside pads wear quicker than the outside but other than that no issues. I've run like it on all my trucks disco defender alike. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GW8IZR Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 I've never re fitted them myself as I prefer to be able to see whats going on and clean stuff as required. Stones and mug can get caught behind them which can be a nuisance as well. IME fitted or not, isn't going to be a life changing experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retropower Posted June 2, 2017 Author Share Posted June 2, 2017 Great that's what I was hoping to hear!! My experience is exactly as you describe, but mine doesn't include any significant Land Rover experience until now! Many thanksr your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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