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      04-13-2012, 01:32 PM   #15
Dave07997S
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Originally Posted by AMPowerJ View Post
I have a Stoptech BBK kit on the way which I will likely install myself. My question is should I keep the stock dust shields or not? I think it would be easier to simply remove them vs. cutting them to fit. I also think the brakes would benefit from the extra cooling effect with them removed.

I went with the 4-pot Trophy Sport kit for the front and rear to clear my 18" track wheels. So I don't have the benefit of the larger 380mm front rotors to dissipate heat. I seriously doubt the 355mm rotor up front will be an issue with my limited track experience but I may as well give them the most cooling possible if removing the dust shields doesn't pose a problem.

Thoughts?
If this is going to be a street car with some track events thrown in there I say keep them. If you are going to be under the car everyweekend and pulling brakes off and such then I would ditch them. Malek knows what is he talking about.

Dave
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