E-Class (W210) 1995-2002: E 200, E 220D, E 240, E 290TD, E 300TD, E 200, E 240, E 280, E 320, E 420, E 430 (Wagon, Touring, 4Matic)

what a sight

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Sep 4, 2002 | 07:27 PM
  #1  
007's Avatar
007
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 449
Likes: 0
From: so cal
what a sight

i was cleaning my wheels the other day. trying to get rid of all the brake dust..after i had used armor all wheel cleaner and hosed down the wheel, there was such a black mess of brake dust on my driveway..
then i had hosed downthe driveway. anyway my point, this does not happen to japanese cars right. is it just the benz brakes only.
Reply
Old Sep 5, 2002 | 07:52 AM
  #2  
Chappy's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 9,734
Likes: 65
From: Hotlanta
AMG
BMW's, Volvos...others too
Reply
Old Sep 5, 2002 | 12:24 PM
  #3  
007's Avatar
007
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 449
Likes: 0
From: so cal
the next best thing i think would be to just hose down the driveway after the wash...that should do it.....
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2002 | 11:05 PM
  #4  
jago1244's Avatar
Senior Member
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 464
Likes: 20
From: long island , ny
2016 G63 ; 981 boxster GTS
i had put ebc green pads on my last car , w202 c class , at 30k with orig rotors still on, and rotors were chopped up after 10k, so i dont know if ebc pads did it , or rotors were gonna go anyway at 40k...fwiw , the ebc pads really kept wheels clean , i just cant tell you if they wear down the benz rotors or not...
Reply
Old Sep 9, 2002 | 05:49 PM
  #5  
Benzless15's Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
does it on audis' too. You just gotta wipe and spray, its easy to get rid of but a hassle.

Last edited by Benzless15; Sep 9, 2002 at 07:36 PM.
Reply
Old Sep 9, 2002 | 07:35 PM
  #6  
007's Avatar
007
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 449
Likes: 0
From: so cal
thanks for the input guys,,,i thinkz i just have to spray the grime right after before it settle...
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:11 PM.

story-0
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE