GT 55 Heavy Brake Dust
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GT 55 Heavy Brake Dust
I just bought a 2025 AMG GT 55 and I only have 1,200 miles on the vehicle.
I noticed the significant amount of brake dust that is accumulating on the black wheels.
I am comparing this to a 2024 Corvette ZO6 that I also own, and the differences are clear.
The ZO6 stops on a dime and as soon as you touch the brake pedal, it is instant breaking.
While the GT the peddle feels softer and a need for more pedal pressure.
Any thoughts, Ideas or suggestions as to why this is or is just the characteristics of a GT.
I noticed the significant amount of brake dust that is accumulating on the black wheels.
I am comparing this to a 2024 Corvette ZO6 that I also own, and the differences are clear.
The ZO6 stops on a dime and as soon as you touch the brake pedal, it is instant breaking.
While the GT the peddle feels softer and a need for more pedal pressure.
Any thoughts, Ideas or suggestions as to why this is or is just the characteristics of a GT.
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Alot of dialogue here and just a few threads down here in the C192 section regarding dust:
https://mbworld.org/forums/amg-gt-gt...rake-dust.html
As for the C8Z- I have a 24 3LZ and yes it has a much better brake touch and feel but thats possibly by design and of course weight plays a role in the physics of feel. And we can adjust our brake characteristics in the Z06 whereas there is no change in the GT (I have a 63 but that part is the same). I do feel there is a more need under heavy load to push that "much" more. But its really the 800 plus lbs acting with a different brake tech with front engine bias.
https://mbworld.org/forums/amg-gt-gt...rake-dust.html
As for the C8Z- I have a 24 3LZ and yes it has a much better brake touch and feel but thats possibly by design and of course weight plays a role in the physics of feel. And we can adjust our brake characteristics in the Z06 whereas there is no change in the GT (I have a 63 but that part is the same). I do feel there is a more need under heavy load to push that "much" more. But its really the 800 plus lbs acting with a different brake tech with front engine bias.
Last edited by Vic55; Jul 2, 2025 at 08:51 AM.
