Disc Brake Dust Covers???
Discussion
On my Wedge, the front discs are covered with a large plastic dust cover just behind the wheel. This is a useful thing to have as it saves the front wheels from getting covered in brake dust. I have only come across this once before and am wondering if it was a standard fitting from new, or is it an after market addition? If so, are they still available? I don't need one as my ones seem in good condition, but just curious to know it's history from someone in the know. The rear wheels are always clean as the discs are inboard. In effect, I rarely need to wipe any of the four wheels on my car and the lack of brake dust, I think, preserves the alloy finish. Just a thought.
Tony. TCB.
Tony. TCB.
I think they used to be called Wheel Clean Discs if I remember right, don't think they still make them.
Tony, they were on the car when I bought it and I was the same as you in as much as they did a good job of saving the wheels from mega dusting so left them on. I never noticed any issues with brake fade even when pressing on a bit so unless you are intending to go on the track with the car they will be fine
Tony, they were on the car when I bought it and I was the same as you in as much as they did a good job of saving the wheels from mega dusting so left them on. I never noticed any issues with brake fade even when pressing on a bit so unless you are intending to go on the track with the car they will be fine
Bobby Shaftoe said:
Got a set on mine and they appear on the original car purchase invoice as a factory fit option.
It's certainly very interesting that they appear on the sales invoice from new. I understand why most wouldn't use them on track events but these are more for moderate road use. They do keep the wheel clean and anything that saves time and energy must be worth having in my book. Also, it must be good for the alloys in the long run. I hardly ever have to wipe them.Tony. TCB.
They are perfect for lattice wheels if you don't drive like a loon. When I got my most recent set of lattice wheels refurbished I thought i'd get a set - but gave up in the end.
I remember them from my boy racer days. Today I dug out my oldest RIPSPEED brochure (dated January 1993) and there they are, by CarFlow.....
Google returns some companies, an amazing 22 years later, but they seem stateside, so I gave up
https://www.kleenwheels.com/
If you do find a UK supplier, post it here.....
I remember them from my boy racer days. Today I dug out my oldest RIPSPEED brochure (dated January 1993) and there they are, by CarFlow.....
Google returns some companies, an amazing 22 years later, but they seem stateside, so I gave up
https://www.kleenwheels.com/
If you do find a UK supplier, post it here.....
mrzigazaga said:
I prefer to be a bit more "Hands on" and use...
Plastic wheel dust covers...Honestly..Next you will be wanting "Exhaust plug-ins"...Woodland pine or sandal wood sir.....
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Zig, you do surprise me. For a man that wants everything shiny at all times, I'd have thought you'd have a stack of these covers. Besides, what's happened to all that, save water, energy and detergent use, lark. Not to mention my bad back. Save the planet, get youselves a set of keep clean wheel covers. Preserve your shiny alloys. Plastic wheel dust covers...Honestly..Next you will be wanting "Exhaust plug-ins"...Woodland pine or sandal wood sir.....
.....Tony. TCB.
Bobby Shaftoe said:
Got a set on mine and they appear on the original car purchase invoice as a factory fit option.
Indeed. I had them (thin metal) on my 350 at the time as the lattice wheels were difficult to keep clean without. Didn't bother on the 390 or 450 with the 5 spoke wheels.Gassing Station | Wedges | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff