Brake dust?

[terpening]

Any solutions to excessive brake dust??

[JpMcC]

Autoglym Alloy Cleaner & Patience works for me

[NEMINI]

aftermarket brake pads

[ALD0]

Has anyone noticed-especially over her in England there brake dust stuck on like paint? Especially when it mixes with the salt and grit.

[jerij]

I installed Kleen Wheels dust covers inside my 17" rims.

I've heard all the arguments AGAINST doing it secondary to heat buildup, etc.
Well, I'm old, I remember HUBCAPS, and DRUM front and rear.

Also, if I'm driving so hard that I have a brake heat build-up problem, then there is probably a lot of other stuff that's gonna go before the brakes do.

BTW, they work beautifully. I have to clean the rims maybe once a week.

jerij

[jmoser]

REJEX....its a polymer that helps keep the brake dust from sticking (only somewhat)
but also the stuff just rinses off when washing....thanks to Chief Charlie for this tip...

here's the site where I ordered....

http://www.corrosionx.com/rejex.html

[basil the dog]

At least once a month

Jack car
Remove wheel
Use Autoglym Alloy Wheel Cleaner
Wash off
Dry wheel
Apply Autoglym polish
(clean wheel arch)
Attach wheel
Lower car
Repeat for each corner!

Not the easiest or quickest method but if you want showroom alloys it is the only way to go!!!

Cheers

[graham D]

Quote: Originally Posted by jmoser

REJEX....its a polymer that helps keep the brake dust from sticking (only somewhat)
but also the stuff just rinses off when washing....thanks to Chief Charlie for this tip...

here's the site where I ordered....

http://www.corrosionx.com/rejex.html

Anyone seen this stuff or anything like it in the UK? Any recommendations?? I love my white wheels but brake dust is hell especially now it's winter. There's a limit to my patience even with Autoglym and one of those funny shaped wheel brushes!

Graham

[2BlueMCSMRdstr]

Quote: Originally Posted by graham D

Anyone seen this stuff or anything like it in the UK? Any recommendations?? I love my white wheels but brake dust is hell especially now it's winter. There's a limit to my patience even with Autoglym and one of those funny shaped wheel brushes!

Graham

Granted, we don't get much severe weather here in Southern California, but Kleen Wheels have worked wonders on a BRG MCS w/ white wheels through a week of heavy rain. The wheels looked great compared to the rest of the car!

[speedynz]

Max, I've heard green stuff pads slow down dust build up but do you know if they squeel or have any other bad side effects?

[johnlondonw3]

have a look at wheelwax site,its expensive in Uk but less so in US

[snek]

Quote: Originally Posted by speedynz

Max, I've heard green stuff pads slow down dust build up but do you know if they squeel or have any other bad side effects?

They do squeel, but they come with anti-squeel shims. Make sure you get those installed.

[AmRov]

I researched old threads and found that people who seemed to understand brakes have rejected the idea that dust shields (e.g., Kleen Wheels) will overheat brakes. Thus, if they really work as advertised and as the users who posted have confirmed, they could be a great option -- albeit a bit pricey.

I saw pictures of them installed with white wheels; anyone have photos of installs with the silver spoke wheels (that 17" S Lites)?

[zgokart]

I agree with Max: switch to EBC GreenStuff brake pads. There are many wheel cleaners available but I use P21S which is a spray and wash off solution. It supposedly has a neutral pH, so isn't corrosive to your wheel. Also wash your wheels once a week if possible, especially if you encounter road salt.

[2BlueMCSMRdstr]

Quote: Originally Posted by AmRov

I researched old threads and found that people who seemed to understand brakes have rejected the idea that dust shields (e.g., Kleen Wheels) will overheat brakes. Thus, if they really work as advertised and as the users who posted have confirmed, they could be a great option -- albeit a bit pricey.

I saw pictures of them installed with white wheels; anyone have photos of installs with the silver spoke wheels (that 17" S Lites)?

Sorry, no pics for you but...

I think that dust shields are fine as long as the car is driven under "normal" circumstances. If the car is going to be auto-crossed or otherwise driven "hard" for extended periods of time, it would probably be wise to remove the shields.