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Launchn · 10-06-2003, 11:30 AM

Is it just me or are these rear brake ducts taking a severe beating? I only have 560 miles on this car and the ducts already look like they have been shot peened by cinders. Does everyone else have the same problem???

wt2ga · 10-06-2003, 11:32 AM

YEP Normal

GalaxyEng · 10-06-2003, 11:49 AM

Yep! They are rock magnets

Launchn · 10-06-2003, 11:51 AM

Anyone know how much these are or how hard they are to replace? Its something I might do after some time.

benenati379 · 10-06-2003, 11:52 AM

If you think that is bad, you should see mine after 6k miles. They are now completely marbled. I have been thinking about replacing them. I'd hate to see what they look like after 30k???

PaulS · 10-06-2003, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Launchn
Anyone know how much these are or how hard they are to replace? Its something I might do after some time.

Part Numbers for the Scoops
GM PART # 10322761
GM PART # 10322762
approx. $48.00 a piece plus shipping (gmpartsdirect.com)

I don't know if it includes the screens, if the screens are even detachable. I have a set on order and can let you know once I receive them....

benenati379 · 10-06-2003, 12:21 PM

Thanks for the part numbers Paul. Let us know about the install.

LONGGONE · 10-06-2003, 12:29 PM

mine look worse after 27K

PaulS, curious to find out how easy they are (or hard) to install.

Thanks

**FiveOJoe** · 10-06-2003, 01:11 PM

I just bought new ones. GMpartsdirect. They are sitting on the floor next to me right now. Just the vents (outside part) (as pictured above), no ducts. There are 4 fine thread bolts on these on the back. Depending on how hard they are to reach doesn't look like it's going to be real difficult. I'll let you know in a few weeks. Having some paint chip repair done first.

I can post a picture of the part as they arrived if that would help.

Joe

**FiveOJoe** · 10-06-2003, 01:21 PM

here's pics:

Ahroun · 10-06-2003, 01:30 PM

$48 bucks a piece.

My friends, we're in the wrong business.

Launchn · 10-06-2003, 01:38 PM

Ooohhhh, they're pretty fiveo. Let us know how it goes. If I remember correctly, the last time I looked under the car there is a panel that runs the length of it. I wonder if that has to be dropped to gain access to the 4 bolts.

PaulS · 10-06-2003, 01:54 PM

I think you get access via the wheel well....

**panzer** · 10-06-2003, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by benenati379
If you think that is bad, you should see mine after 6k miles. They are now completely marbled. I have been thinking about replacing them. I'd hate to see what they look like after 30k???

I have 30k on mine I will have to take a picture. Shot peened sounds accurate.

The_Dustman · 10-06-2003, 04:16 PM

Cheap plastic...Something i heard about 20% better brake cooling on the rears? How bout better brakes on the rear? Normal - don't sweat it.

Thank god your paint around it looks ok - better give it some extra Zaino just in case.

PS: does any one make this part as aluminum or steel? Just a thought...?

Dustin