Brake dust covers..... is this the lamest/Dumbest question ever?

OK.... I am new here.... don't judge !! But I am in the middle of replacing front rotors and brakes While attempting to remove my Brake dust covers... OK remove is a bit of an overstatement because, they disintegrated from all the rust !!
So I started looking for new dust covers..... and.... yeah NO BODY HAS THEM !!
Not going to be doing any off-roading of any significance..... SO do I need dust covers?
If so anyone have a place where they know I can get some for a 2001 Taco 4x4 Sr5?

Todd

 

If you drive in rain I suggest you get them. Unless they went NLA i got mine from the dealer last year, but they're spendy about $50 a side

 

I should add you can’t replace them with the OEM style single piece without pressing out the wheel hub. There’s no other way to remove or install it.

 

ouch !!

 

They make aftermarket replacements that come in two pieces. Don’t know if they have one for the Tacoma, however.

How’s your frame?

 

Sounds like it would be easier to cut them, put then on and then tack weld them back together !!!

 

Frame seems solid... I have been underneath and I am surprised that the shields were nothing but rust and the frame was solid !

 

Check near the leaf spring hangars. That’s where it is usually pretty bad.

 

Will do ... Thanks !!

Todd

 

I'm not familiar with "dust covers". Could somebody maybe post a picture of them?

 

This would be the generic type but gives you an idea
Dorman Brake Dust Shields

 

Yes, there is a way to replace the dust shield without pressing out the wheel hub
here you go: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/replacing-rotted-dust-shields.301192/

 

Good link!

 

I meant the OEM way with a single piece dust shield without having to cut it.