[DML] Re: front brake rotor replacement

[tobyp@xxxx]

The dust shields are positioned to prevent the flow of air from the 
underside of the car, out towards the wheels. That is how the shields 
are supposed to help keep the wheels clean. I may be incorrect in my 
view of the situation, but anything that is designed to reduce or 
eliminate airflow in any direction cannot be good for enhancing 
cooling.

As an aside to Walt, I read the follow-on message with more 
information about his pulsation, and I will offer the following idea. 
The fore/aft location of the front suspension lower control arm is set 
by the connection with the front anti-sway bar. If there is any wear 
or damage to the components in this connection, the alignment of the 
front wheels becomes "variable" depending on loading conditions on the 
wheel. If you detach the front anti-sway bar from its saddle clamps, 
and then detach it from the lower control arm at the threaded ends 
where it connects with the lower control arm, you can remove and 
inspect the rubber bushings that define that connection. Experience 
has shown that the bushings will be compressed, with cracks in the 
rubber, and you will see more damage on the aft bushings. These take 
all the pounding during braking. The bushings are cheap, and easy to 
replace. You will have to get another alignment after this 
replacement, but it should hold better. I fabricated urethane 
bushings for my car, and am enjoying "rock solid" performance from my 
suspension. 

--- In dmcnews@xxxx, Soma576@xxxx wrote:
> In a message dated 10/30/01 8:50:24 PM Central Standard Time, 
> tobyp@xxxx writes:
> 
> 
> > . I removed the dust 
> > shields to allow free flow of air through the area to enhance 
cooling. 
> > I installed new pads (Metalux brand) that run about 200 - 250 
degrees 
> > 
> 
> i thought the dust shields had a second function - to DIRECT air 
onto the 
> brakes for cooling????
> 
> Andy
> 
> Soma576@xxxx
> 1982 DeLorean DMC-12 VIN#11596
> Fargo, ND 58102
> 
> 
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