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Old 04-02-2020, 12:13 AM   #1
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Are my disc brake dust shields on backwards?

Going thru this 72 k10...does this look right?
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Old 04-02-2020, 12:41 AM   #2
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Re: Are my disc brake dust shields on backwards?

Yup, they are that way to direct air into them. The other way, they would rub and make quite a noise
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Old 04-02-2020, 01:30 PM   #3
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Re: Are my disc brake dust shields on backwards?

Great thanks! I was wondering because the shield kinda blocks a zerk fitting which seemed odd to me
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Old 04-02-2020, 07:17 PM   #4
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Re: Are my disc brake dust shields on backwards?

Your washer and dryer are stuck to the ceiling..
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Old 04-03-2020, 03:56 AM   #5
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Re: Are my disc brake dust shields on backwards?

They're upside down!
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Old 04-04-2020, 01:07 AM   #6
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Re: Are my disc brake dust shields on backwards?

Yeah I’m gonna work on those next!
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