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re: What is causing excess brake dust on my rims?
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:41 am to PapaPogey
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:41 am to PapaPogey
It can't because it's the cheap stuff. My old BMW did the same and apparently theyre notorious for that.
Unless BMW uses cheap pads, your issue is probably something else.
Unless BMW uses cheap pads, your issue is probably something else.
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Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:41 am to Raleigh Tiger
Braking
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:41 am to Wtodd
quote:
Generally these pad will last a lifetime but not your rotors and metal on metal doesn't produce brake dust
This. The harder pads will eat rotors like nobody's business. Likewise, the softer pads will not last as long. I have been using OEM on my Tacoma and have never had an issue with braking in any form.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:43 am to Spaceman Spiff
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I have been using OEM on my Tacoma and have never had an issue with braking in any form
Yeah I should have bought the OEM ones for my Tacoma but didn't.....the only downside is cleaning my wheels every 2 weeks min.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:44 am to PapaPogey
that puppy is prob chewing on them when you aren't looking
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:45 am to Spaceman Spiff
Let me say that my current tires weight about 20lbs more per tire than the stock Pirellis, so I'm stopping much more weight on the corners.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:46 am to Ed Osteen
He's too busy whining all the time to chew on anything
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:48 am to Wtodd
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Yeah I should have bought the OEM ones for my Tacoma but didn't.....the only downside is cleaning my wheels every 2 weeks min.
Mine get a little dusty but nothing really bad. Haven't washed them in a while, though.
What year is yours? Have a Toyota parts supplier who has great discounts. Brought a case of oil filters (w/ drain plug gaskets thrown in) for $40 with free shipping. Great guy to work with.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 11:00 am to Spaceman Spiff
'06....I get my oil filters from AMSOIL. I change them every 7,500 miles and they cost me about $4 each. I also use AMSOIL's Signature Series 5W-30 and change it once a year (that's what AMSOIL warranties it for).
What's the name of your supplier?
What's the name of your supplier?
Posted on 3/4/15 at 11:33 am to PapaPogey
Should have gone with OEM. The one's that came on my Ford produce zero brake dust on the rims.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 11:33 am to Wtodd
Mine is an '08. Like I said, I use OEM filters, too, and 5w30 Mobil 1 Syn.
I use Dahl Automotive (Toyota). Talk to Nathan - he will cut you a good deal.
I use Dahl Automotive (Toyota). Talk to Nathan - he will cut you a good deal.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 11:34 am to PapaPogey
You drive a Ford, don't you?
Posted on 3/4/15 at 11:51 am to carlsoda
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Not technically true. Some cars are just like that with brake dust. Take BMW for example
Old 944 and Mini-Cooper. Same problem.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 11:57 am to PapaPogey
for future cleanings of your wheels, get some SONAX full effect wheel cleaner. 
Posted on 3/4/15 at 12:02 pm to East Coast Band
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downshift before braking.
Why do people do this?
Transmissions$ > pads$.
BTW, switch to a full-on carbon ceramic setup.
0 dust.
$10K.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 12:02 pm to Haystack
quote:
SONAX full effect wheel cleaner
Mothers works good too.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 12:03 pm to Spaceman Spiff
quote:
I use Dahl Automotive (Toyota). Talk to Nathan - he will cut you a good deal.
Thanks Spaceman....will keep for future
Posted on 3/4/15 at 12:05 pm to southernelite
Yes why
Posted on 3/4/15 at 12:07 pm to PapaPogey
quote:
What is causing excess brake dust on my rims?
Changed my front pads about 2 months ago and about a week after I clean my front rims, they're already dark grey
Sounds like you answered your own question. It's the pads. If you're really concerned with brake dust, get ceramic pads.
ETA: just saw you actually used ceramic pads...i didn't think they were supposed to dust much...are you sure you didn't get some cheap ceramic hybrid?
This post was edited on 3/4/15 at 12:09 pm
Posted on 3/4/15 at 12:08 pm to Casty McBoozer
They are ceramic, but cheap $25 pads from autozone
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