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Old 05-24-2004, 10:52 PM
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Quick question; what is that black disc on the rear caliper?
Just wondering what the hell it is...
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Old 05-24-2004, 10:54 PM
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The donut thing is a vibration dampner.
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Old 05-24-2004, 10:55 PM
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Does your car have traction control? That would be it if Im not mistaken.
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Old 05-24-2004, 10:56 PM
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Cast iron vibration damper.
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Old 05-24-2004, 10:57 PM
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Thats what I figured but how does it work? What would happen if you removed it? Vibration when you brake?
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Old 05-24-2004, 11:07 PM
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Try hacksawing thru it when you do LCA relocation brackets.....
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I removed them for weight reduction, and I haven't noticed any unusual vibrations when the brakes pull the car down from 125+ MPH trap speeds......
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I also removed mine with no problems yet. Not sure exactly of their purpose.
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I am completely lost as to what you guys are talking about. I just replaced rear brakes about a week ago too. Maybe I'm a nutcase. Can anyone explain?
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Old 05-25-2004, 05:57 AM
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Jayroll it's #90 in this diagram from Shoebox' site..
http://shbox.com/1/rr_disc_brake_assy.jpg
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OIC. I always thought it was something to do with the E brake. I guess since they were both on the same bracket. Thanks for the pic.
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Originally posted by BadRag
Try hacksawing thru it when you do LCA relocation brackets.....
Why the hell would you do that?
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