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Originally Posted by Sven7
Why not just bend it away from the rotor? I'm sure it was put there for a reason  |
Those rust on our over salted roads so fast that there is no point of putting it back really.
Function of that shield is to try to prevent small stones entering between brake pad and disc, direct translation was dust shield or something like that from my memory.
One could of course make custom parts, block underside completely and install solid wheel covers, then duct air from airstream to brake disc, custom shield could be used as mounting for ducting and underside covering also could have some supports to go there, that way one could create turning bellypan, just make half circle so it does not interfere.
But it has no harm when removed, it is quite often done for cars that see track days.