Brake Dust!!

[GEMINIDAN]

Anybody have a cure for the amount of brake dust these pads put out??? I have been using simple green to clean the wells because it cannot harm anything,,but geez everyday they look like s--t!!!Dan

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[NYCGLK]

Stop doing hard stops from 100mph.

[BLKCLK550]

Originally Posted by GEMINIDAN

Anybody have a cure for the amount of brake dust these pads put out??? I have been using simple green to clean the wells because it cannot harm anything,,but geez everyday they look like s--t!!!Dan

http://www.acehardware.com/product/i...LAID=461806833

Enjoy i had it on for 2 weeks now and my wheels are still clean.

http://www.armorall.com/products/vie...ry_index=wheel

[GEMINIDAN]

Hey..NYCGLK at 100 mph I will ust throw an anchor out

BLKCLK550..thanks for the Armorall Heads up I will try it..Dan

[glkbeige]

Try Rejex and also put some on the front bumper.

[MBRedux]

The OEM pads are semi metallic... a ceramic/copper pad will help with dust but the difference in brake efficiency will be noticed. There aren't many made for thr GLK just yet (especially with the sensors and all) but they will soon be available.

[Baby G]

Originally Posted by BLKCLK550

http://www.acehardware.com/product/i...LAID=461806833

Enjoy i had it on for 2 weeks now and my wheels are still clean.

http://www.armorall.com/products/vie...ry_index=wheel

Buying it first thing on Monday and will try it out Thanks....

[glkbeige]

Originally Posted by glkbeige

Try Rejex and also put some on the front bumper.

I put Rejex on the whole vehicle yesterday and can say that this stuff is awesome. I found a link stating the history of Rejex and how its military uses caused it to be developed. I'll try the Armor-All stuff if the Rejex doesn't pan out.

:http://coreex.blogspot.com/2007/06/rejex-story.html

[GEMINIDAN]

I first purchased the Armorall Wheel Protectant and sprayed my wheels, it does help but leaves a weird film on the wheels which I think cuts back on the shine.Today I bought a 16oz bottle of Rejex fo $ 26.00,Originaly I was just going to use it on wheels and front bumpers and headlights but once I started I did the whole car... Now I have always been a user of a polish called "Pinnacle" which is made in Florida and I still swear by it...But this Rejex leaves a shine that is super incredible, a friend of mine owns a Detail company for boats and autos and he said he never saw a shine like this from the Rejex...Even the wheels have a great glow to them,,so now is the test and see how good it repels dirt and also how long it lasts.. I also bought whats called a "California Duster" which really looks like a dust mop on a handle that has been treated with something, and mI find that it is great for quick waterless wipedowns, and it does not harm the pain,the dirtier it gets the better it works..$12.00!!! Thanks for the tip on buying the "Rejex"..

[glkbeige]

Thanks Geminidan! We are experiencing a heavy pollen season now and
I've noticed that the the pollen is not sticking too badly to the areas I Rejex'd. It is sticking like crazy to the side windows and not on the panorama roof which I also applied Rejex to. I want to rinse it off and check to see what kind of water bead appears, but am waiting until the pollen has tapered off. I'll keep you posted on how long this stuff lasts.

[BLKCLK550]

You need to let the armor all bake on then you can wipe it down with Micro fiber towel for that shine.

[MBRedux]

Dust mops usually do a number on black paints....

[GEMINIDAN]

It is not a dust mop, They call it "California Duster" it is treated with some kind of wax and does not scratch, I spoke to the owner of "REJEX" today and he explained that this was made for airplanes because the exhaust was wearing out the paint on the sides of planes,,so it must be some cool stuff,,I also ordered a bottle of their cleaner today for inside the rims,

[MBRedux]

Originally Posted by GEMINIDAN

It is not a dust mop, They call it "California Duster"

Okay, if you so so................................................ ..............

[glkbeige]

I usually use a small swiffer for the the interior. We had a good rain on Thursday and the pollen just floated off the cars and rims. The brake dust also, so I'm pretty pleased with the Rejex so far.

[GEMINIDAN]

I went a little overboard yesterday and did a second coat of Rejex....when I washed the car the water sheeted off,,,but when the water hit the wheels the black stuff ran like liquid,,I would like to get the wheels off and put a complete coat on the inside,,then nothing will stick to the wheel,,,

[Blizz]

Anyone know where I can purchase "Rejex" in Canada? I used the "Armor All" wheel protect stuff as soon as I picked up my GLK and not really impressed. The brake dust is driving me crazy and I am not driving (braking) the vehicle hard. If there is any other product any of you can suggest please let me know. Thanks

[PHML]

Is rejex that good?

I was thinking of just buying new ceramic pads...im fed up with the brake dust!!

[phil17]

weird, i noticed crazy amounts of brake dust when the car was new. but 30,000 km's later, I haven't been noticeing it. I do hand wash my car almost once a week though...

[PHML]

Anyone got an answer to this question?

I read somewhere that the OEM front brake pads are ceramic...and the OEM rear brake pads are semi-metallic. Is it true? Can anyone confirm this?

[MBRedux]

Here check out THESE LINKS: Brake dust like Crazy & dust-free 'akebono ceramic' brake pads for the c250 coupe...?

The majority consensus is.... Switch out your pads for AKEBONO/EURO Ultra-Premium Brake Pads... It's clear that even MB is playing around with different pads and materials to solve this complaint.




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