On Thu, May 7, 2009 at 12:36 PM, Jack R. <jack007@comcast.net> wrote: > How hard is it to replace the Splash Plate behind the Rotors, on an 80-85 > Westy? > > And How important is it, if I don't drive the van in the winter? > > My plate is badly rusted, with about 20% gone. > > > > Thanks,
Not hard. Remove wheel, caliper (Temporarily suspend it. Don't disconnect), rotor, and the 3 screws are right there. Because the caliper bolts are on pretty tight, and I worry too much, I cracked mine loose while wheel still on. (i.e. vehicle on ground, brake on etc.) They're accessible with wheel turned. I found when re installing a splash guard, I heard a rubbing sound. Turned out that the guard wasn't centered, so (I presume) the rotor rubbed on it a *little*. There is a *little* play possible. http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/SplashGuardGap.jpg/SplashGuardGap-full;init:.jpg Use the correct sized Phillips screw driver. Here's what I'm curious about: why do they have those little flaps? Jack you may find that they're salvagable. Personally I wouldn't drive without them. But that's just me. <grin> Neil.
-- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines |
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