Throughout this site we use many technical terms, and given the breadth of readership our site enjoys, sometimes we are remiss and incorrectly assume everyone knows what we are referring to. For those that do not, here are some explanations of the technical terms use.
Dust Shield (or dust deflector)
Sheet metal pressing attached close to a brake disc to protect the inner face from dust and water-carried debris. The term is also used of a rubber strip, usually held in a metal channel, around a door aperture to prevent dust being drawn into the car.
