Hi, not mentioning any names as I don't know the legal implications on naming names but went to change the alloys today and noticed after the last brake service this little surprise.

Spot the difference,

Andy

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Missing a backplate?

We have a winner,

Seems when they changed the discs they simply didn't fit it. But I can't work out why it was removed in the first place.

Andy Fuji White / Jet 2012 4.4 TDV8 Westminster

I’m not up on legal implications, but they like to be named when they are good…. So….

Looks like they decided you didn’t need the guard then. Mine rusted through and were fixed with a big washer. MOT man says they are also there to stop grease going on the disk when the CV boot splits…..

They could have at least asked you….

 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

Guard rust through. I removed mine. Too expensive a job to replace.
Don’t see the issue tbh  Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
2025MY Defender D350 90 in Silicon Silver on coils
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
Many, many other Landies over the years
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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Yeah, plenty of folk managed without them with no issues.

 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

AndyRoo wrote:

We have a winner,

Seems when they changed the discs they simply didn't fit it. But I can't work out why it was removed in the first place.

Andy

The dust guards rust so the retaining bolts cannot hold them, then they clatter like tin cans on string under the car.

If not replacing them, a large washer is sometimes used to hold them back on.
A fix without taking the guards off is to use JB weld and pin that guard back until it dries.

Hopefully the garage knew what they were doing - have a chat with them - they ought to have told you what they did.

Good luck, Matt


. 2012 L322 4.4 TDV8 AB low mileage - a peach
1986 V8 Defender 90 County ex-Swiss Army - Red everything....

My preferred Independent: Roy Hardy. R & B AUTOS LTD, 20 Brook Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2BH 07500 866775‬ (Ex LR Chief Technician)

Thanks for the advise guys, I think I'll just leave it off.

Andy Fuji White / Jet 2012 4.4 TDV8 Westminster

Defo. I cut the other off to avoid the tin can rattle in the future 🤣 Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
2025MY Defender D350 90 in Silicon Silver on coils
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
Many, many other Landies over the years
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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Cut a pair off yesterday. One was rattling, the other coming loose

Got 2 easter eggs and some treats for the dog for my troubles