Caliper dust sheilds

[scduc]

So I'm looking at a post from Heman and I see these dust covers on the front calipers. I do remember that mine had these at one point, but they are no longer there. Is this a reason for concern?

[DarkStaR]

Are you talking about the rubber caps on the bleeders?

[atomic410]

if you are talking about the metal piece that is hed to the back of the calipers by the pad pins they are unneeded.  when removed they will allow the pads to be slightly freer and thus could reduce brake drag.

[battlecry]

Hey atomic, thanks for the tip.  I just removed the plates and the clips.  Replaced the clips with safetywire so the pins are secure and now I can clean that whole area better and easier. 

Just wait and see, I keep removing weight from my steed like this and I'll be able to catch that 140 mph 620 Capirex. 

[atomic410]

defentaly worth a second a lap

[Raux]

if you are talking about the metal piece that is hed to the back of the calipers by the pad pins they are unneeded.  when removed they will allow the pads to be slightly freer and thus could reduce brake drag.

i think i see what you are talking about but would rather see it.. picture please

[DarkStaR]

If this is what's being talked about...

http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=36773.0

[Raux]

so no shit don't need it... removing allows a little more float and less friction on brakes...
hmmm... i need new pads soon anyway.

but i'm assuming that's with safety wiring the pins. the plates at as springs to keep tension on the pins so they dont move.

[battlecry]

Yes, safetywire, 'cuz Murphy comes to your garage at night and steals the safety pins...

[scduc]

If this is what's being talked about...

http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=36773.0

Yep, thats the piece. I know that the bike came with these shields, but lost them somewhere. I can now sleep better knowing that they are not needed.

[Speeddog]

Why do you think Brembo put 'em on?

[battlecry]

Proper engineering practice, say for corrosive dust control, preventing pad vibration, helping keep the pins in place?

[atomic410]

so no shit don't need it... removing allows a little more float and less friction on brakes...
hmmm... i need new pads soon anyway.

but i'm assuming that's with safety wiring the pins. the plates at as springs to keep tension on the pins so they dont move.

I just put the pins back in never lost one.  3 years of racing like this, no problems.  if you want even less drag and better brakes get a floater kit.  good bye drag

[ducatiz]

Why do you think Brembo put 'em on?

so they could sell you replacements 5-6 years later for $20 each when you lose them

[Blue]

Why do you think Brembo put 'em on?

Why did they?

I have replaced brake pads on other motorcycles that have had a cover over the pads and I have replaced brake pads on cars that have not had covers over the pads...