car brakes

2009 MERCEDES BENZ 190D
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ROBOCOPKOREA
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Why are car brakes open and exposed to the elements these days? Why are there not covers to protect them from the dirt and mud?
Dec 30, 2010 at 7:32 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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They are open to help with cooling, there is no a huge issue with dirt and mud with disc brakes, as the pad is in near constant contact with the rotor, nothing can build up on the braking surface to cause a problem with the exception of oil & grease contamination, but this is not normally a problem.

mark (mhpautos)
Jan 3, 2011 at 2:50 AM
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