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Old 12-13-2018, 06:50 PM
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Question in regards to these metal pieces behind my rotors.
Hey guys quick question I just noticed these metal pieces behind my rotors and before I end up taking to the dealership I want to make sure if this is normal..

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All good thats the rotor shield.
It serves a few functions actually. Protects your car from water dust and rocks. It also directs cooling air over the rotors and pads.

Nothing to worry about
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All good thats the rotor shield.
It serves a few functions actually. Protects your car from water dust and rocks. It also directs cooling air over the rotors and pads.

Nothing to worry about
This is the first time I see them extended this much. Do they move/retract ?
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They do not. I just peeked at both my C class and CLS and it looks the same
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They do not. I just peeked at both my C class and CLS and it looks the same
It's so weird they never stuck out this far .
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