They are open to help with cooling, there is no a huge issue with dirt and mud with disc brakes, as the pad is in near constant contact with the rotor, nothing can build up on the braking surface to cause a problem with the exception of oil & grease contamination, but this is not normally a problem.
Mark (mhpautos)
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Monday, January 3rd, 2011 AT 2:50 AM