AshN117 wrote:Thanks everyone for your responses, but I didn't ask for snide remarks as per the above quote.
Be careful here.
You came in and asked if plastic covers are a good idea for your brakes. Did you even stop to think about this before asking? Plastic, stuck to a part of your car that gets very hot (and is incredibly crucial for road safety), that to anyone with half a clue about cars, will mark you as someone who has less than none?
The "snide remark" comes from the guy who probably has the best reputation (and most experience) with "real" brake upgrades on this forum, and he gave you his opinion on what you'd suggested (there was nothing snide about it, though some may question his choice of derogatory term, the meaning was crystal clear). He also suggested a "better solution" for you. Which was *exactly* what you asked for.
Go read this thread:
viewtopic.php?f=19&t=15726. You may learn something about not only aesthetics, but also functionality - the Brembos that feature heavily in that thread give both.