Thread: 135i Calipers - melted dust boots
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      03-10-2012, 04:55 PM   #26
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Originally Posted by joeo View Post
Seems like removing the dust shield would result in much better cooling. Do we know if the dust shield is really used as a heat sink for the wheel bearing?
So far, it doesn't sound like the problem has ever occurred with a 100% stock setup.
Thanks for the help!




BMW has modified the splash shield design on the new F30. Take a look...

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