More Brake Dust on Replacement Cars?
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More Brake Dust on Replacement Cars?
Maybe it's just me but since I got my replacement car I've had a much harder time removing brake dust. It's almost like it's grease. It's so bad I can't even keep soap suds in the bucket for more than two rinses of the spong I use for the wheels. I had to wash my hands with Dawn 6-7 times to just get most of it off my hands. Nothing like this with my original E500. It really does seem greasy and water proof and is almost impossible to remove. It is even getting onto the painted surfaces behind the wheels too. My Zaino car wash will be here in a couple of days and I hope that helps. Anyone else having this problem?
Last edited by rayscar; Aug 24, 2003 at 12:59 PM.
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It's probably just the new pads wearing in. I just got new discs and pads all around (but not a new car :-( ) and had the same experience for the first couple washes. More and greasier, but I had just waxed the wheels prior to the replacements so it was easy to remove.
I developed a pulsation-- not sure why--but the dealer cheerfully replaced them all with 7000 miles on the car. The runout was high on 2. We had had some terrific rains and road flooding, but that's the only unusual event that occurred.
I developed a pulsation-- not sure why--but the dealer cheerfully replaced them all with 7000 miles on the car. The runout was high on 2. We had had some terrific rains and road flooding, but that's the only unusual event that occurred.
Last edited by jim256; Aug 24, 2003 at 01:56 PM.
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i havent noticed anything like that, but i have less than 150 miles. i would zaino your rims, that will help a lot, also, i believe you can zaino your discs, but i would contact them first just to make sure.
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Originally posted by jim256
It's probably just the new pads wearing in. I just got new discs and pads all around (but not a new car :-( ) and had the same experience for the first couple washes. More and greasier, but I had just waxed the wheels prior to the replacements so it was easy to remove.
I developed a pulsation-- not sure why--but the dealer cheerfully replaced them all with 7000 miles on the car. The runout was high on 2. We had had some terrific rains and road flooding, but that's the only unusual event that occurred.
It's probably just the new pads wearing in. I just got new discs and pads all around (but not a new car :-( ) and had the same experience for the first couple washes. More and greasier, but I had just waxed the wheels prior to the replacements so it was easy to remove.
I developed a pulsation-- not sure why--but the dealer cheerfully replaced them all with 7000 miles on the car. The runout was high on 2. We had had some terrific rains and road flooding, but that's the only unusual event that occurred.
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Originally posted by bmms8
i havent noticed anything like that, but i have less than 150 miles. i would zaino your rims, that will help a lot, also, i believe you can zaino your discs, but i would contact them first just to make sure.
i havent noticed anything like that, but i have less than 150 miles. i would zaino your rims, that will help a lot, also, i believe you can zaino your discs, but i would contact them first just to make sure.
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Originally posted by rayscar
So I do the rims with Zaino just like I would do the painted surfaces?
So I do the rims with Zaino just like I would do the painted surfaces?
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I zainoed my rims on the pre-nav and on the replacement also. I really didn't see much difference. Still a pain to get off.
BTW, I haven't noticed that the replacement is any worse for brake dust. I will have to pay more attention and see.
BTW, I haven't noticed that the replacement is any worse for brake dust. I will have to pay more attention and see.
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The dust build-up is heavy, but about the same as the last car. I use a heavy heavy concentration of Z7 for the wash, and it only lasts through 2 wheels. I have a separate rinse bucket and have to change the water after each wheel -- it's completely black by then. I also have 3 coats of Z2 on each wheel.
I find the Oxy brushes great for the tires and the outer wheel, and the EZ Detail brush is the best I've ever used to clean the inside.
http://www.properautocare.com./erwheelbrus.html
http://www.properautocare.com./ezdetailbrush.html
I find the Oxy brushes great for the tires and the outer wheel, and the EZ Detail brush is the best I've ever used to clean the inside.
http://www.properautocare.com./erwheelbrus.html
http://www.properautocare.com./ezdetailbrush.html
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Originally posted by MB-JIM
I use a small California Duster to get most of the brake dust off before washing so the washing is much easier.
I use a small California Duster to get most of the brake dust off before washing so the washing is much easier.
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Ahh this brake dust is such a pain in the behind. What is the cause of the problem, the brake pads? And why would Mercedes use these pads, because it is extremely annoying?
You wash your car, and its sparkiling, and then drive it ONCE and the wheels are already filthy and the rear bumber dirty. Very annoying.
There must be a way to stop this? What is Zaino/Zymbol?
You wash your car, and its sparkiling, and then drive it ONCE and the wheels are already filthy and the rear bumber dirty. Very annoying.
There must be a way to stop this? What is Zaino/Zymbol?
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Have about 900 miles on my E500. There is a lot of brake dust! I have been washing the wheels weekly with the Oxy brush and Zaino car wash and it comes off very easily. More like fine dirt and I do not notice any greasiness at all. I have not Zaino'd the wheels yet and I might not if the dust continues to come off this easily.
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zaino is a sealant? for your paint. it is like wax and stuff, but lasts longer, it helps protect your paint, and gives it a really nice look, you can put it on wheels for protection against brake dust. www.zainostore.com or you can head over to the detailing forum and learn more there
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Originally posted by rdtjr
Have about 900 miles on my E500. There is a lot of brake dust! I have been washing the wheels weekly with the Oxy brush and Zaino car wash and it comes off very easily. More like fine dirt and I do not notice any greasiness at all. I have not Zaino'd the wheels yet and I might not if the dust continues to come off this easily.
Have about 900 miles on my E500. There is a lot of brake dust! I have been washing the wheels weekly with the Oxy brush and Zaino car wash and it comes off very easily. More like fine dirt and I do not notice any greasiness at all. I have not Zaino'd the wheels yet and I might not if the dust continues to come off this easily.
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Ray...I don't have anything like that on the replacement. Pretty much the same as the pre-nav car.
Is it possible that there is brake fluid leaking onto the wheel and combining with the dust. If it is on more than one wheel then that could not be the cause.
I am sure your service department will not have a clue.
Is it possible that there is brake fluid leaking onto the wheel and combining with the dust. If it is on more than one wheel then that could not be the cause.
I am sure your service department will not have a clue.
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Originally posted by etenn
Ray...I don't have anything like that on the replacement. Pretty much the same as the pre-nav car.
Is it possible that there is brake fluid leaking onto the wheel and combining with the dust. If it is on more than one wheel then that could not be the cause.
I am sure your service department will not have a clue.
Ray...I don't have anything like that on the replacement. Pretty much the same as the pre-nav car.
Is it possible that there is brake fluid leaking onto the wheel and combining with the dust. If it is on more than one wheel then that could not be the cause.
I am sure your service department will not have a clue.
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a shop foreman told me that mb uses a special coating on the brake pads to help the rotors from being warped during shipping and storage. it wears off after so many miles. this may be what your seeing.
