'Flaps' behind front wheels - scraping on inner side of rim?

Post by **darkhorse1210** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 12:40 pm

All

Can anyone tell me if the flaps that sit behind the front wheels on the RS2 are essential or if it's safe to remove them? Are they some kind of mud flap? They appear to be held on by black zip ties.

I would just leave them as they are but the problem of the front wheels scraping on full lock remains despite fitting correct tyre size, track rod ends sorted etc. I'm 99% sure it's these flaps that are scraping on the inside of the rim.

Has anyone else experienced this or can offer advice?

Ta

Post by **Lloyd** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 1:03 pm

I'm not sure exactly what you mean - but are you talking about the inboard air duct/guides mounted behind the front wheels on the lower cast wishbone?

If so, just adjust them so that they are correctly placed. They should not cause any problems and are probably worth keeping.

Post by **alastairg** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 1:47 pm

Yes they are essential to duct air onto the front brakes. Just check they are in the correct position. Held at one end by rivet & clip onto the wishbone at the other end. If zip tied may be in wrong postion

Post by **scillyisles** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 3:32 pm

The brake cooling flaps are essential as they guide air onto the brakes.
The only time mine have scraped is when I went through a deep puddle on the road at speed and the passenger side one came loose. The problem exhibited itself as a scraping sound when braking/turning. The cure was to refit it back onto the lower arm on which it is held by a bolt/nut fitting at one one end and clipped at the other. I guess with all the rain we have had all over the UK recently it might be your problem.

Post by **alastairg** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 3:38 pm

scillyisles wrote:The brake cooling flaps are essential as they guide air onto the brakes.
The only time mine have scraped is when I went through a deep puddle on the road at speed and the passenger side one came loose. The problem exhibited itself as a scraping sound when braking/turning. The cure was to refit it back onto the lower arm on which it is held by a bolt/nut fitting at one one end and clipped at the other. I guess with all the rain we have had all over the UK recently it might be your problem.

How strange. The same for me after rounding a bend at 70mph & hitting standing water !!

Post by **trevithick** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 9:04 pm

alastairg wrote:
scillyisles wrote:The brake cooling flaps are essential as they guide air onto the brakes.
The only time mine have scraped is when I went through a deep puddle on the road at speed and the passenger side one came loose. The problem exhibited itself as a scraping sound when braking/turning. The cure was to refit it back onto the lower arm on which it is held by a bolt/nut fitting at one one end and clipped at the other. I guess with all the rain we have had all over the UK recently it might be your problem.
How strange. The same for me after rounding a bend at 70mph & hitting standing water !!

Me too! That involved speed and a small sea near Portreath.

T

Post by **DickyC** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 10:33 pm

trevithick wrote:Me too! That involved speed and a small sea near Portreath.
T

WHAT?? Don't make me come up there!

Post by **trevithick** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 7:07 am

DickyC wrote:
trevithick wrote:Me too! That involved speed and a small sea near Portreath.
T
WHAT?? Don't make me come up there!

Don't worry it's all fine. The weather down here can be a bit harsh sometimes and I must take a trip underneath and refix the plastic infront of the nearside front (that doesn't like puddles as well).

T

Post by **alastairg** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 12:30 pm

I have an unused pair if anyone finds theirs are shot

Post by **darkhorse1210** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 5:24 pm

alastairg wrote:I have an unused pair if anyone finds theirs are shot

I'll check mine again and get back to you.....I may well take you up on that offer if no-one has an urgent need for them. Thanks

Alastair - has the new owner of your polar silver monster signed up on here?

Post by **alastairg** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 5:21 pm

'dailydriver' I am sure he will be on here in the near future

Post by **trevithick** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 9:02 pm

I'll have them if darkhorse doesn't.
Cheers
T

Post by **alastairg** » Tue Dec 08, 2009 4:03 pm

Mark Can you pm an email. My pms are not leaving the outbox !

Post by **trevithick** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 9:03 pm

I'll sent another.
Cheers
T

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