>When I was at my dealer a rep from Chrysler happened to be there. He got
>involved and with the parts dept. we determined that the 99 4X4 models do not
>have them however, the 97 and 98 4X4 and 4X2 both had them. This is the metal
>plate just inboard of the brake rotor. It protects the rotor from rocks, etc.
>They did away with them on the 99 4X4 because debris was getting trapped
>between them and the rotor from offroad driving etc.
> Don't get these items confused with the fenderwell splash guards. they are
>two different items.
>Hope this clears things up,
>Adam S.
Adam:
That's exactly what I was referring to (brake rotor splash guards). I
wasn't planning on insisting that the dealer install them for the reasons
that you mentioned. I looked at a couple of trucks on the dealer's lot (he
didn't have a 4x4 Dakota), the Durango's all had them, but the Jeep Grand
Cherokee (it was up on a ramp) didn't. The whole inside of the disk was
exposed.
The rotor seems pretty well protected by it's position, so I suspect the
chance is damage is remote.
Thanks again for the info.
Rob Agnew
ragnew@islandnet.com
Victoria, B.C.
Canada
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