Brake Dust Shields? Anyone Use Them?
08-16-2005, 05:33 PM
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Hi Bmr's
Does anyone out there have a real concern about the use of Brake Dust Shields?
Years ago I heard they cause the brakes to overheat, is that still a problem? I have the stock 5 spoke wheels on my '06 525i...
Thanks for any input!
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Does anyone out there have a real concern about the use of Brake Dust Shields?
Years ago I heard they cause the brakes to overheat, is that still a problem? I have the stock 5 spoke wheels on my '06 525i...
Thanks for any input!
Regards,
Mark
08-16-2005, 05:40 PM
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My dealer recommended that I DON'T use them.
08-16-2005, 05:48 PM
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Even though they claim the shields won't affect braking or warranty, don't believe them.
They are not worth it and can clearly create more problems than they solve...
They are not worth it and can clearly create more problems than they solve...
08-16-2005, 06:34 PM
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I don't believe they allow sufficient air circulation, and they look ugly. Get a California mini duster for your wheels.
08-16-2005, 07:52 PM
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I suggest trying to avoid them. Any extra heat to your brakes is not what you want. Try waxing your wheels after your next detail. That should help with brake dust quite a bit. Hope this helps.
08-17-2005, 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by TCM' date='Aug 16 2005, 08:52 PM
I suggest trying to avoid them. Any extra heat to your brakes is not what you want. Try waxing your wheels after your next detail. That should help with brake dust quite a bit. Hope this helps.
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I use RejeX on my wheels (and exhaust tips and windshield)--was developed for high temp military applications:
http://www.corrosionx.com/rejex.html
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The high heat of the brakes that is subjected to the rims will melt a carnauba away, but a good spray wax or protectant lasts pretty well surprisingly (even on hard braking such as track or heavy street braking). I have tried Rejex and did not like the outcome on some clients cars. Either way, getting the wheels protected by somethign is better then brake shields.
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