Brake dust insanity. Help!!!
08-31-2009, 03:28 AM
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I have a major brake dust issue. I need to clean my rims after every time I drive my car. It's driving me nuts! Is this normal?(aside from me being so anal about my rims 
). Are there some other pads I can be using to prevent all the dust? Thanks!
). Are there some other pads I can be using to prevent all the dust? Thanks!
08-31-2009, 05:02 AM
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Originally Posted by heelsmj' post='993669' date='Aug 31 2009, 05:28 AM
I have a major brake dust issue. I need to clean my rims after every time I drive my car. It's driving me nuts! Is this normal?(aside from me being so anal about my rims ). Are there some other pads I can be using to prevent all the dust? Thanks!
). Are there some other pads I can be using to prevent all the dust? Thanks!
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Originally Posted by mjfloyd1' post='993688' date='Aug 31 2009, 09:02 AM
Unfortunately, BMW brake pads (factory) are notoriously dusty. I just changed mine to Centric posi quiet semi metallic and they're quite a bit better. Much less dust and the dust is lighter in color (not the dark charcoal like the bmw pads). Others use Axxis Deluxe pads which also produce much less dust.
08-31-2009, 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by mjfloyd1' post='993688' date='Aug 31 2009, 09:02 AM
Unfortunately, BMW brake pads (factory) are notoriously dusty. I just changed mine to Centric posi quiet semi metallic and they're quite a bit better. Much less dust and the dust is lighter in color (not the dark charcoal like the bmw pads). Others use Axxis Deluxe pads which also produce much less dust.
Has there ever been a comparison test to see if stopping distances are as short with these low dust aftermarket pads as the OEM brake pads. My OEM oads do make the wheels dusty real quick but their stopping power is superb.
08-31-2009, 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='993729' date='Aug 31 2009, 10:06 AM
Yes, those pads are effective in lessening the dust.
Has there ever been a comparison test to see if stopping distances are as short with these low dust aftermarket pads as the OEM brake pads. My OEM oads do make the wheels dusty real quick but their stopping power is superb.
Has there ever been a comparison test to see if stopping distances are as short with these low dust aftermarket pads as the OEM brake pads. My OEM oads do make the wheels dusty real quick but their stopping power is superb.
It pains me to see a BMW with black wheels (and know it's not powdercoat!).
I find that using a good wax on clean wheels and then washing with car soap weekly is easiest. Detail spray also works but can quickly use up 4 microfiber rags in the process. If I drive hard and the brake dust is especially heavy between washes, a brush + one bucket of soapy water + one bucket of clean water and I can clean them up in less than 10 minutes.
08-31-2009, 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='993729' date='Aug 31 2009, 08:06 AM
Yes, those pads are effective in lessening the dust.
Has there ever been a comparison test to see if stopping distances are as short with these low dust aftermarket pads as the OEM brake pads. My OEM oads do make the wheels dusty real quick but their stopping power is superb.
Has there ever been a comparison test to see if stopping distances are as short with these low dust aftermarket pads as the OEM brake pads. My OEM oads do make the wheels dusty real quick but their stopping power is superb.
08-31-2009, 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by mjfloyd1' post='993745' date='Aug 31 2009, 10:17 AM
Dave at Zeckhausen racing told me that the Centric posi quiet semi metallic are the equivalent performance wise to the Hawk HPS pads at a better price point.
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I use the axxis deluxe pads and they are definitely great in terms of reducing brake dust, as for braking power the oem pads are better. But the way I look at it is I don't track/race my car so the little decrease in stopping power is ok for a great reduction in brake dust.
