I have to add some info to my rant above on the lousy performance of the shieldless disc brake pads on my AH3000. Firstly the Healey had terribly small brake pads to start with considering the weight and performance of the car. Secondly I drove the car all winter in snow, sand, and salt. Also it was driven hard and autocrossed every opportunity I had. My point above was that it only took the factory a few months to recognize their mistake and add the shields to the 1960 models. A Spridget driven sanely, in good weather, and moderate annual distances MAY not need the shields. Bob