Info on fitting deflector plates to rear disks

[LiamR172]

Hi all, Due to having alot of play in my rear disks/wheels im going to try fitting deflector plates/washer things as i dont remember seeing them when my brakes were changed last.

Im just wondering if there are any pictures/guides or any info about it?
Like.. where the go exactly etc..

Thanks, Liam.

 

[LiamR172]

Also, is it possible to remove my disk and bearing without damaging the bearing?

Thanks

 

[DannyR]

They just go onto the stub axle before you put the disc on. Flat edge facing inwards.

You may be lucky and get away with it but of they've been on a while your bearings are probably knackered so they may very well fall apart when removing.

 

[LiamR172]

Alright thanks Danny, they been on for around 5k miles.

Probably best to get some new bearings before I even try it just incase it comes off in parts then isn't it?

 

[DrR]

Amazes me how people forget to fit these!

 

[LiamR172]

I didn't 'forget' , I just didn't have them!

There's some waiting for me in ness motors and I've got new bearings just incase!

 

[mgoode180566]

Mine were also missing. £8 from Renault i believe... Think mine was a Friday car !

 

[DrR]

I didn't 'forget' , I just didn't have them!

There's some waiting for me in ness motors and I've got new bearings just incase!

Surely they were on the car when you took the old disks off?

 

[Fred@BTM]

They just go onto the stub axle before you put the disc on. Flat edge facing inwards.

You may be lucky and get away with it but of they've been on a while your bearings are probably knackered so they may very well fall apart when removing.

tapered face facing the car, flat face facing the disc

 

[DannyR]

Lol is it? I've not done one in a while! Haha!

 

[LiamR172]

No they were not on the car when we changed the brakes, otherwise they would of went back on!

Yeah £8 + VAT the guy said.

Cheers for the wrong info Danny

Thanks for the correct info Fred! haha.

Yellow_Chris and myself are going to tackle them on saturday morning.

Thanks all.

 

[yellow_chris]

Im just planning standing there spectating

 

[crombie1]

if their in ness motors you better be quick. i fancy some new ones. saves me painting

 

[yellow_chris]

do you mean waiting?lol

And liam...change your photo, the berg deserves a photo as the avatar pic

 

[LiamR172]

Painting what Crombie? Hah

Ill wait till tomorrow Chris, once we get the 2 cars together

 

[Westlee]

I know this is an old thread, but how bad would the 172 cup feel without these deflectors?

 

[DannyR]

The wheel would have movement in it and f**k the bearing within about 2 miles. It's not an option to not use it.