Brake Sheilds

[MehakGT]

My front driver side brake sheild just fell off this week, the passenger side had fallen off last year.

What are the purpose of these things? And am i doing damage by not replacing them?

-Doug

 

[baglock1]

They help to keep water from splashing on the brakes. I haven't had any on mine for about 1.5 years (intentionally removed them). Even living in rainy FL, I haven't had any problems in the wet.