1979 Rear Brake Dust Shields

[Schanen C.]

Hi All,

Has the Rear Brake Shields any Numbers Stamped in ????

My front Shields have the Numbers Stamped in, i have Cleaned Them but i can`t see any Stamps on the rear Shields.

Wo can Help Please.

Thanks.

Carlo

[Edward J.]

Re: 1979 Rear Brake Dust Shields

Carlo, I believe there where two different manufactuers, My 72 is the same.And the platings were also different, fronts were Silver Zinc, rear where galvanized.

[Terry M.]

Re: 1979 Rear Brake Dust Shields

At some point in the later C3 era the brake backing shield color went to gold, but I am not sure when that happened. the good news is that there are others on here who will know so just hang in here.

[Schanen C.]

Re: 1979 Rear Brake Dust Shields

Hi All,

Thanks for the Answer,but i would know if the Rear Shields has Numbers Stamped in ???

The Front and Rear Shields on mine are Gold.

Rgds.

Carlo

[Tom R.]

Re: 1979 Rear Brake Dust Shields

The Front and Rear Shields on mine are Gold.

i can`t see any Stamps on the rear Shields.

It could very well be that the rears were replaced along the way with service replacements that were similiar but not OEM. I have photos of rears that have both the metal stamped and a rubber stamp for...probably date code.

How many miles? Brake work ever done? Chassis refresh?