I Hate Brake Dust

Big Terry · 03-30-2004, 07:04 PM

Im so sick of it , Its driving me nuts

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Brunelleschi · 03-30-2004, 07:06 PM

you are not alone friend

theine · 04-01-2004, 06:58 PM

I used to have the same problem, but since I got the C32 AMG brakes, that nuisance stopped!

TNH · 04-01-2004, 08:21 PM

I am sick of it too. I was going to have my nice big brembos and be done with it, but my damn wheels don't fit over them. I am going to have to sell them. Maybe the AMG brakes will work with my wheels.

Brian_I. · 04-01-2004, 09:11 PM

I hate it too. I just tried that Rain-X brake dust prevention spray. 5 days since my last carwash and the dust is hardly noticeable.

vraa · 04-01-2004, 09:12 PM

Check my sig for the Big Brake kit group buy organization.

Big Terry · 04-01-2004, 10:12 PM

Rain-X . Hey , Im going to buy some asap

TNH · 04-01-2004, 10:54 PM

If my brembo's didn't fit with my wheels, will the AMG kit fit?

count_schemula · 04-04-2004, 04:18 PM

Give 'em a real good cleaning and put some Zaino on them. Slick! The dust can't stick nearly as easily to zaino. The difference between a friend of mine that does this to his and my unzaino'd wheels was noticeable. Same cars and OEM pads.

RJC · 04-04-2004, 06:54 PM

Waxing the wheels is great until the next time you wash the car, then the wax looses some of that super slick feel and the dust sticks a little more each time. Waxing the wheels with each or every other wash is a pain, unless you use Eagle One Wax As U Dry. I've been using this stuff after every car wash and it leaves my paint super slick and shinny, now I've been using it on the rims too and the brake dust is about 30%-50% less than before. The stuff is great becuase you spray it on the car when wet just before you dry each panel. I've even noticed that bird bombs have not left that acid ring on my black paint, the stuff leaves more and more protection the more you use it. This stuff is NOT a replacement for when your car needs a cleaner wax or clay bar, but use it after you've just waxed you ride the traditional way after every wash and you'll never loose that smooth as a baby's bottom feel to the paint and get extra shine and protection.

Khena · 04-09-2004, 01:13 AM

Want to hear a weird one? Try Endust.
Yes, that's right, the furniture cleaner.

I heard that from a friend who shows cars. It seems it's a little known secret. He also said using Endust on your leather helps keep it from cracking.

I tried it, and was pleasantly surprised. Go figure!

clkal · 04-09-2004, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Big Terry
Im so sick of it , Its driving me nuts

terry....if you do the quick upgrade to the brembo cross drilled rotors and semi-metallic brake pads, your rims will stay cleaner a lot longer. Before i did the upgrade, I had to wash my car (because of the horrendous brake dust) at least twice or three times a week. Now, I just wash my car , once a week, and there is barely any brake dust on my front and rear rims =)

RCC CLK 320 · 04-11-2004, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Samoan_Ridah
I hate it too. I just tried that Rain-X brake dust prevention spray. 5 days since my last carwash and the dust is hardly noticeable.

thanks for the tip...I will have to pick some up & try her out....I will post back with comments....thanks again

lou430 · 04-11-2004, 02:51 PM

are you sure your braking the same cause everytime I had Brembos they always made more brake dust than stock. The bigger the pads and more grip you get will always leave more brake dust. Im thinking of getting some Brembo replacement crossdrilled rotors and possibly EBC green pads.

Quote:

Originally posted by clkal
terry....if you do the quick upgrade to the brembo cross drilled rotors and semi-metallic brake pads, your rims will stay cleaner a lot longer. Before i did the upgrade, I had to wash my car (because of the horrendous brake dust) at least twice or three times a week. Now, I just wash my car , once a week, and there is barely any brake dust on my front and rear rims =)

clkal · 04-11-2004, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by lou430
are you sure your braking the same cause everytime I had Brembos they always made more brake dust than stock. The bigger the pads and more grip you get will always leave more brake dust. Im thinking of getting some Brembo replacement crossdrilled rotors and possibly EBC green pads.

yeah, lou, i'm 100% sure that the axis semi-metallic pads are creating less brake dust than the OEM organic ones. I'm actually braking harder now than I was before. Maybe this is just the case for me, but my friend w/ a M3 w/ the same combo of rotors/pads has noticed a significant reduction of brake dust as well.

jermar · 04-12-2004, 08:58 AM

I use www.kleenwheels.com and they work great. The disc goes on the back of the wheel, and I have not had overheating problems.

imran · 04-12-2004, 12:53 PM

Try Axiss Deluxe Pads...I have them on my 540...same performance as stock, but almost no dust..Imran

ldangeli · 04-14-2004, 10:42 AM

Quick hint: Asbestos is used in most brake pad compositions. However there are new pads out, Raebestos <-- spelling. I think that is how they are spelled, either way, it is supposed to cut down brake dust DRAMATICALLY. Believe it or not, it is a FORD find. D'OH! There are always ceramics as well. Hope that helps a little....

clkal · 04-14-2004, 04:23 PM

it's been over a week since i washed my car , and my rims still don't have any brake dust on them at all =)

C434ME · 04-15-2004, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Khena
Want to hear a weird one? Try Endust.
Yes, that's right, the furniture cleaner.

I heard that from a friend who shows cars. It seems it's a little known secret. He also said using Endust on your leather helps keep it from cracking.

I tried it, and was pleasantly surprised. Go figure!

Which Endust? The yellow can (furniture polish) or the blue can (electrical safe dust cleaner) ?

jago1244 · 04-15-2004, 10:12 AM

i like kleen wheels also. 3 cars of medium to heavy use, no probs.
problem there is finding fitment for aftermarket wheels.
i used ebc greens on my old w202 and rotors were shot after 6 months. i dont recommend them.
j.

ldangeli · 04-15-2004, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Which Endust? The yellow can (furniture polish) or the blue can (electrical safe dust cleaner) ?

I am pretty sure it was the furniture polizh. I heard the same thing. Has a high concentrate wax formula in it. I never tried it, but now I am intrigued... :p

face118 · 04-15-2004, 11:36 AM

Endust. What it look like? where I can purchase it?
Thx

ldangeli · 04-16-2004, 09:55 AM

Endust

Do a search on the web for your local retailer. Actually, if you are in NJ, go to WALMART or something similar. They sell all that crap there.

hobby guy · 04-22-2004, 10:11 PM

Bought some en-dust this weekend, gave the wheels a good wash and spayed it on. Have driven for 3 days and no brake dust!!!!!!! I am going to use it on all of my cars. Great idea!!

04-01-2004, 06:58 PM	#3
theine MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,407 Drives: CLK430	I used to have the same problem, but since I got the C32 AMG brakes, that nuisance stopped! __________________

04-01-2004, 09:11 PM	#5
Brian_I. Out Of Control!! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Staples Center Posts: 14,366 Drives: w211 & w124	I hate it too. I just tried that Rain-X brake dust prevention spray. 5 days since my last carwash and the dust is hardly noticeable. __________________ CL-Style Grill For w211 For Sale - $110 2005 E320 Brilliant Silver Charcoal Leather Appearance & Premium Packages 1992 300TE

04-01-2004, 09:12 PM	#6
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04-01-2004, 10:12 PM	#7
Big Terry Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Arlington,Texas Posts: 310 Drives: 2001 CLK 430 Silver	Rain-X . Hey , Im going to buy some asap __________________ 2001 Clk 430 Coupe Silver/Black Comand Navigation All options KUMHO ASX Nanowax-Eagle 1 LOVE IT

04-04-2004, 04:18 PM	#9
count_schemula Almost a Member! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 56 Drives: 1999 M Coupe	Zaino Give 'em a real good cleaning and put some Zaino on them. Slick! The dust can't stick nearly as easily to zaino. The difference between a friend of mine that does this to his and my unzaino'd wheels was noticeable. Same cars and OEM pads. __________________ <img src ="http://www.extricate.com/bmw/tag_02.jpg"><br> Can't the Coupes just get along?

03-30-2004, 07:06 PM	#2
Brunelleschi Out Of Control!! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 13,969 Drives: In the market	you are not alone friend

04-01-2004, 08:21 PM	#4
TNH Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 324	I am sick of it too. I was going to have my nice big brembos and be done with it, but my damn wheels don't fit over them. I am going to have to sell them. Maybe the AMG brakes will work with my wheels.

04-01-2004, 10:54 PM	#8
TNH Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 324	If my brembo's didn't fit with my wheels, will the AMG kit fit?

04-04-2004, 06:54 PM	#10
RJC MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: 2000 ft over the Fl coast in a B-17 Posts: 4,399	Waxing the wheels is great until the next time you wash the car, then the wax looses some of that super slick feel and the dust sticks a little more each time. Waxing the wheels with each or every other wash is a pain, unless you use Eagle One Wax As U Dry. I've been using this stuff after every car wash and it leaves my paint super slick and shinny, now I've been using it on the rims too and the brake dust is about 30%-50% less than before. The stuff is great becuase you spray it on the car when wet just before you dry each panel. I've even noticed that bird bombs have not left that acid ring on my black paint, the stuff leaves more and more protection the more you use it. This stuff is NOT a replacement for when your car needs a cleaner wax or clay bar, but use it after you've just waxed you ride the traditional way after every wash and you'll never loose that smooth as a baby's bottom feel to the paint and get extra shine and protection. __________________ RJC Your character is determined by what you do when no one is looking... 2013 SL550 w/cooled seats tbd Previous MB's 2006 E55 AMG, 2004 CLK500, 2003 CLK500, 2001 CLK430, 2000 CLK430, 1999 CLK430, 1992 300CE. Previous Other Marques Jaguar, Porsche, BMW, Lexus, Ferrari, Corvette Last edited by RJC; 04-04-2004 at 06:56 PM.

04-09-2004, 01:13 AM	#11
Khena Almost a Member! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 71 Drives: Mercedes CLK	Here's a weird one - Endust Want to hear a weird one? Try Endust. Yes, that's right, the furniture cleaner. I heard that from a friend who shows cars. It seems it's a little known secret. He also said using Endust on your leather helps keep it from cracking. I tried it, and was pleasantly surprised. Go figure! __________________ K www.excaliburphotography.com www.hostandstream.com

04-12-2004, 08:58 AM	#16
jermar Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: New York Posts: 19 Drives: 2001 CLK 320	I use www.kleenwheels.com and they work great. The disc goes on the back of the wheel, and I have not had overheating problems.

04-12-2004, 12:53 PM	#17
imran Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 45 Drives: 2008 C63 Sedan	Try Axiss Deluxe Pads...I have them on my 540...same performance as stock, but almost no dust..Imran

04-14-2004, 10:42 AM	#18
ldangeli MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hell Posts: 1,315 Drives: EFF YOU JACKIE	Quick hint: Asbestos is used in most brake pad compositions. However there are new pads out, Raebestos <-- spelling. I think that is how they are spelled, either way, it is supposed to cut down brake dust DRAMATICALLY. Believe it or not, it is a FORD find. D'OH! There are always ceramics as well. Hope that helps a little.... __________________

04-14-2004, 04:23 PM	#19
clkal MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,386 Drives: 01' CLK55	it's been over a week since i washed my car , and my rims still don't have any brake dust on them at all =)

04-15-2004, 10:12 AM	#21
jago1244 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: long island , ny Posts: 399 Drives: 07 audi a8; 07 bmw 335 vert; porsche 993 targa	my experience i like kleen wheels also. 3 cars of medium to heavy use, no probs. problem there is finding fitment for aftermarket wheels. i used ebc greens on my old w202 and rotors were shot after 6 months. i dont recommend them. j. __________________ Bunch of German cars come and gone..

04-15-2004, 11:36 AM	#23
face118 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 115 Drives: 00' CLK 430	Endust Endust. What it look like? where I can purchase it? Thx __________________ 00' CLK 430 Silver, K3, K4,Command Alum. Pedals Momo "CF" Shift Knob Illuminated doorsills LED parking lights Lowenhart BR-5

04-16-2004, 09:55 AM	#24
ldangeli MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hell Posts: 1,315 Drives: EFF YOU JACKIE	Endust Do a search on the web for your local retailer. Actually, if you are in NJ, go to WALMART or something similar. They sell all that crap there. __________________ Last edited by ldangeli; 04-16-2004 at 09:58 AM.

04-22-2004, 10:11 PM	#25
hobby guy Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 23 Drives: 2003 CLK Convertible	Bought some en-dust this weekend, gave the wheels a good wash and spayed it on. Have driven for 3 days and no brake dust!!!!!!! I am going to use it on all of my cars. Great idea!!

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