4eyes2wheels 0 Posted April 21, 2013 About a Golf Mk5 but you guys are so knowledgeable generally. Rear brake backing plate / shield thing has come loose. What a racket it makes! Anyway because I'm not great with the tools I don't want to take the brakes off to remove it (as a short term measure) but because it doesn't have a gap (it's a complete circle) I can't just wiggle it off. I was wondering if I would be able to cut a bit out of it where it is quite narrow with tin snips? Do you think that will work? Also my rear damper bump stops are in very poor condition - is this a serious issue? Or not too concerning? Thanks in advance! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted April 22, 2013 Yeah you can cut them off, get them replaced at some point though. They help keep the discs dry when it's raining and helps with braking on say a wet motorway where the brakes are cool due to lack of use. You could otherwise try and bend the metal away from the discs. Rear bump stops aren't show stopping either, unless you run the car low. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4eyes2wheels 0 Posted April 22, 2013 Thanks Sean_Jaymo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
