Paddy_SP Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 My project Landie continues to make headway, but I'm not sure whether to fit the disc shields or not... The old ones were paper-thin as the result of rampaging rust, so I bought new ones and had them powder-coated in an attempt to make them last longer. In truth, however, I'd rather leave them off. What does the board think about doing this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJIbex Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I'd leave them off; stops a multitude of squeaks from mud and crud trapped between discs and the shield. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I vote for leave off. They just trap mud and stones. Also makes checking the condition of discs and pads easier.....you just get underneath with a torch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBlue88 Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I agree Keep them off cos mud will only build up between them and the discs. Just hose the brakes off after any heavy mud runs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Off they don't do anything... mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roverdrive Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Mine been off for 5 years since new discs fitted. No problems with wet weather braking, or deep mud etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy_SP Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 Gentlemen - I thank you for your combined wisdom - off it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nas90 Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Gentlemen - I thank you for your combined wisdom - off it is! Steady, Bogmonster has not yet replied and I bet he votes for keeping them, mind you how often are you going to be Laning in the Falklands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I vote for leaving them on Had them on the 90 since it was new, and I get noticeably less brake pad wear as a result. You do get the odd stone trapped but it's not that often really. I used to go through a set of pads about every 6-9 months in the hybrid, now they last 18months to 2 years. So if you spend a lot of time in mud then I'd vote to keep them on for the better pad wear. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Removed as they just get bashed and deformed and trap crud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roybatty666 Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 nasty things, keep them off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milemarker Type S Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Off... definitely off... before they fall off!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Off - easier to clean & inspect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeagent Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 I removed them off my old Defender, as they were always getting stones stuck behind them.. they are still on the disco, but as soon as they either rust trough or fall off they won't be getting replaced with new ones... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b101uk Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 I would keep them fitted & have done for the past 18 years of 90/110 ownership, but then I live in the countryside with narrow roads with muddy edges. The problem with removing them is they keep the water/mud from the opposite side wheel as it sprays sideways at road speeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirstybeast Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Keep them on if you use you vehicle as the maker intended, otherwise brake pads will wear rapidly and un evenly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Keep them on if you use you vehicle as the maker intended, otherwise brake pads will wear rapidly and un evenly! That's something I haven't noticed. Although 18,000 miles a year changing the pads every two years I wouldn't notice would I ? mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 My Biased answer ? - scrap them, they jam mud and stones off road, your pads may wear a tad quicker, then again you can clean them out far easier My unbiased answer would be go 50/50 and just bin one Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy_SP Posted November 11, 2008 Author Share Posted November 11, 2008 My unbiased answer would be go 50/50 and just bin one Nige OK - I'll compromise - I'll keep them (on a shelf in the garage) - how's that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirstybeast Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 That's something I haven't noticed.Although 18,000 miles a year changing the pads every two years I wouldn't notice would I ? mike I guess you roads are some what kinder on brakes than what Im used too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XtremeMarineInc Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Off with their heads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I guess you roads are some what kinder on brakes than what Im used too! Yes I would suppose so.... mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest diesel_jim Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Hey Mike... you'd have a smoother ride if you drove on the tarmac to the right of that sign! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 That tar often is covered with sand.....Notice how nice and smooth it is...They are rebuilding that road. The job should have been started now. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparg Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I'm a bit thick here - how do the shields affect pad wear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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