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Thanks for the reply. It's C-ish shaped with a large bridged cut-out to clear the caliper. The hole in the middle is quite large, widening to the caliper cut out, so could clear the hub. Can't tell for sure with the disk and caliper in-situ. I'm not too concerned about replacing it tbh; mainly posted it for the following reasons: 1) to give others a clue should their cars exhibit similar symptoms. 2) to see if anyone with similar experience has discovered an underlying cause that I need to pursue and fix.

Have had my 2010 SE 140 Estate for about a month, and has 76k miles on the clock. Driving over the past week on holiday noticed a metallic rattle occasionally going over potholes - looked around car and put it down to tow bar electrics bracket. Driving home yesterday, 20 miles from home noise changed to sound like dragging a metal panel down the road - very severe - thought something must be hanging off. Stopped to inspect - nothing obvious, so prodded the rear driver's side disc guard out of curiosity - it was completely loose. Showed signs of rubbing on the disc and didn't look like it could go anywhere - so completed my journey home with accompaniment of alarming noises. Took wheel off this morning - guard fixing screws still in place and it appears the shield has fatigue failed around them - three ragged circular holes with no rust, a perfect fit for the bolts. No corrosion on the guard at all. Cut the guard off with tin snips (it is very thin and soft) - will get it replaced next time the brakes need to come off (don't think it serves a significant purpose). Have seen similar reports on the Octavia pages - has anyone else with a Superb experienced this? Is anyone aware if there is an underlying cause that I need to be concerned about? Other than that the car is great.

I'm interested, weekends best. Any ideas on where?

Problem solved! After some contorting I managed to poke out a pen top that was wedged under the track release plunger on the tunnel side track. Grovelling around on the floor is much more fun when it's warm and the sun is shining! The previous owner was an expert on jamming mechanisms - they had also managed to put a DVD case in the under-seat cubby box - just the right size to wedge the latches so the box door won't open. Damaged the door getting it out - not even a decent DVD! Anyway, on to the next job.

Thanks to you both. Good idea to see if I can spot the difference, will try over the weekend. I dont think I can remove the seat and runner assembly from the floor as the seat is positioned so the rear bolts are obscured by the top section of runner. There are bolts that fasten the seat to the runner - I will see if I can undo these. Mark

Has anybody any idea if there is a known problem that could be the reason why my passenger side front seat will not budge? The lever pulls up (but does not seem as positive as the driver's side seat) and the left hand (door side) track seems to release, but the tunnel side track is solid. There is a cubby box so I am not able to see from the front what is going on, and the seat is stuck in a position that appears to obscure access to the bolts to take it out. I've had my hand under, and things appear to move, but it is difficult to see. Any help gratefully received - in the mean time I will keep probing about and hopefully keep all my fingers in one piece! Mark.

Hello, Have just joined this week having bought a 2004 Fabia VRS in red. So far am very pleased with the performance and economy. My wife has a 2003 Fabia 1.2. Why TallMark? I am 6'8" tall - people are supprised to see me in the Fabia - but it is one of the few cars I can fit in and drive comfortably. Before the Fabia I have had two Superbs - great when you have two sons, each 6'6" tall, nothing else will do. Many moons ago I had the dubious pleasure of owning a 1987 Estelle 1200. It was four years old when I bought it and it has to be said the experience was not as positive as the modern Skodas, but it still represented great value for money, and with no engine in the front it had loads of leg room. (By the way, my other car is a Hillman Imp - seriously.) I look forward to many more years of Skoda ownership! All the best, Mark