Dorman 924-222 Rear Brake Dust Shield - 1 Split Pair Compatible with Select Cadillac / Chevrolet / GMC Models (OE FIX)

Installing the first side was a little bit of a learning curve, but other side was then a breeze to install. Much better then having to remove axles to put on original style backing plates. The only problem I came across was two small tabs that needed to be clenched down which I didn’t see in the instructions. They made a bad scraping sound that was difficult to pinpoint because it was hitting on such a small area. Once I figured it out and fixed it all has been good.

I just got him recently. I have not had a chance to put them on and I won't for a while. Look at them, they seem fine.

I am having a really hard time reviewing this product. I mean how do you say something positive or negative about a simple piece of metal? Out of the box the shields appear to be really nice. I believe that the manufacture indicates that they are power coated; again there is not much to them. Now, about the installation. Because these are a two piece shield, the need to remove the axle is eliminated, which is a good thing. However, the installation can be a bit tricky. Tricky in the sense that finagling the larger piece into the correct position and then mating up the smaller adjoining piece can take a bit of time. At first I really struggled with it; I couldn't see how it would ever work. But after a bit of patience, the two pieces went together and fit into place, so it really is possible. Additionally, all of the adjusting and positioning can really beat up the powder coat finish, leaving scratches and places of the shield unprotected; I wonder how this will do over time. Additionally, the manufacture indicates that no other protectant should be applied to the shield. Once on, I too had trouble with the shield rubbing on the brake drum. It makes quite a racket. At first I was able to turn the drum without any problems but once the tire was on and tightened, an entirely new ball game commenced. It appears that most of the problem revolves around the smaller quarter slice of the shield. I had to pull, tug, and manipulate the shield until finally no noise. That said, the very next weekend the family and I went camping and at times while pulling the trailer, while turning corners, I still heard the rubbing. My hope was that after a thousand miles or so the two pieces would work everything out and come to an agreement and the problem with noise would be a thing of the past. Well no camping trip would be complete if there wasn’t some mechanical issue. This time it was a blowing a rear brake line; brake fluid everywhere, including the debris shield. The next weekend while making the final repair, I noticed an area at the bottom on the shield that I speculate the brake fluid pooled for a while. In that spot I noticed the power coat shriveled up; orange peel looking and when I rubbed my finger over it, the paint came right off leaving the metal exposed.The two piece design is definitely better than having to remove the axles. However, I can’t help but wonder if instead of a ¾, ¼ design; the shield shouldn’t be sliced in half or something closer to half. Additionally, I am wondering if the shield were aluminum or stainless and the protective coating eliminated if it wouldn’t be better long term.Again, I am really having a hard time putting an actual rating on this product. It certainly has it good points and bad points and I am not really sure where responsibility resides. The installation can be tricky and a little time consuming. The shield can rub on the brake drum. The shield itself seems fairly sturdy, not a really thin sheet of metal. There are definitely opportunities available. But if the shield last at least as long as the original, fourteen years, it is probably not a bad investment.

These are a lifesaver if you don't want to pull your axles ! Backing plates rust out on almost every full size GM truck built in the 2000s very quickly.. Have been putting off replacing them on a 2003 suburban for a long time but after I ruined the second set of rotors I knew I had to do it . Was ready to order one piece ones plus new diff. gasket ,axle seals and diff fluid when I found these .Still not an easy job as you can't get an impact in to take out the bolts so you have to use hand wrenches but sure beats the hassel of opening the rear end and pulling out both axles . Several youtube videos show how to install as it is a little tricky around the arm for the emergency brake ,do the right side first as the videos show that one,the other side is upside down.If your truck has this issue I think it is a great idea !!

Much easier than pulling axels to put the one piece dust shields on . Just a bit tricky to install and there are no directions with them. Beware once you install them make sure you bend the guide tabs over . If you don't bend them they drag on the no rotor and make a horrible screeching noise.

I didnt want to remove the entire hub to install new dust shields and purchased these to solve the problem. You will need to watch videos of someone installing to figure out how to Twister these onto the car. Once you figure it out, then you'll wonder why it was so tough...but its not intuitive. Find a video and watch several times. Thick enough steel that I expect they will last the 20 years like the originals.

Maybe won't rot away like GM OEM JUNK!Not a labor saver. Faster to pull the axels . Then you can inspect and clean the related parking brake parts.Try to sneek these in without scratching the anticorrosion coating is next to impossible.The whole idea is to not have corrosion so you don't have to replace them so soon.Maybe these will last. I've gone through 2 sets of OEM ones.

This looks easy but it does take time, like a chinese puzzle. 05 Yukon. I was able to leave the ebrake cable connected. Make sure to bend the other two tabs (not the interlocking ones) over the housing or they will squeak terrible.