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Front Brake Dust Shields Eliminated from Vehicles

Subject:Front Brake Dust Shields Eliminated from Vehicles (Information)

Models:1991-1992 Saturn S-Series



Purpose

Dust shields were removed from front brake assemblies due to engineering studies that have shown dust shields are not necessary and removal of dust shields can improve brake rotor cooling.

Knuckle Assembly

Part Numbers Affected

First VIN Sequence Number with Shields Removed

Front Left

21011101

NZ109668

Front Right

21011102

NZ109668

Correction

If one of the dust shields becomes damaged on 1991 or 1992 vehicles, repair or replacement is not necessary. Remove the damaged dust shield and the dust shield from the other side, to maintain balance and symmetry.

If a new front knuckle assembly is installed, remove the shield from the other front knuckle assembly to maintain balance and symmetry.

Note: Early 1992 knuckle assemblies from Saturn Parts may have dust shield bolt attachment holes in the casting. The dust shields were eliminated before the castings were changed, so you may disregard these holes.