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.

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