> From: phile@pwcs.stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
> Subject: Brake backing or dust plates?
> To: british-cars@hoosier.cs.utah.edu
> Date: Thu, 7 Jan 93 11:39:22 CST
> Cc: autox-request@hoosier.cs.utah.edu, lotus-cars%esprit.uucp@netcom.com
> I have a Lotus Europa which uses the Spitfire/GT6 front disk brakes. Like on
> most cars, they have a sheet-metal guard which covers the inside of the disk.
> I've got the assembly apart now, and am trying to figure out if I should put
> these back on. Since they cannot be removed or replaced without taking the
>hub
> apart, I'd like to make the right choice the first time.
Phil,
My snake doesn't have these guards; never have. My disks have
survived for 30 years so far and still work fine.
Roland
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