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Re: Awful metal on metal sound whilst driving
« Reply #15 on: April 24, 2012, 09:39:39 pm »
It sits behind the disc, but is slightly larger. So you can push the edges with your finger and it flexes enough for it to drop out

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Re: Awful metal on metal sound whilst driving
« Reply #16 on: April 24, 2012, 10:28:51 pm »

If this happens again, what bit is the splashgaurd? Does anyone have a pic of one please?  :happy2:


....Splash guards, also known as stone guards, are not something which folks feel a strong desire to photograph for some reason  :grin:

It's the thin metal shaped disc which is mounted parallel to and near the inside face of the disc brake. They are usually painted black.

I don't have any fitted on my rear S3 brakes.


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Re: Awful metal on metal sound whilst driving
« Reply #17 on: April 25, 2012, 09:31:40 am »
As mentioned, it's the large metal plate behind the discs.

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Re: Awful metal on metal sound whilst driving
« Reply #18 on: April 25, 2012, 09:50:15 am »
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Just how important are these metal disc stone guards? Especially when they trap stones and probably do more potential damage than a quick strike.


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Re: Awful metal on metal sound whilst driving
« Reply #19 on: April 25, 2012, 05:26:53 pm »

If this happens again, what bit is the splashgaurd? Does anyone have a pic of one please?  :happy2:


....Splash guards, also known as stone guards, are not something which folks feel a strong desire to photograph for some reason  :grin:

It's the thin metal shaped disc which is mounted parallel to and near the inside face of the disc brake. They are usually painted black.

I don't have any fitted on my rear S3 brakes.
I take your point Robin. "Pwhoar, nice stone gaurds!"  :grin:

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