Where's all the brake dust??
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2014 E550 4matic,, sold 2012 E 350 4matic,,sold 2010 e350 4w,sold 2002 e320 se
Where's all the brake dust??
I put 400 miles on the car and haven't yet seen the usual dusting up front. I used to rely on Porterfield r4s pads,,no dust at all,,have they changed from those dusty oem pads ?
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I believe you're right about the new pads. I routinely use Sonax Full Effect and I hardly notice much iron from the rotors as well as dust. If they have changed the pads, I hope they aren't going to beat up the rotors.
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2014 W212 E350 4M
11,000 miles, brake dust is minimal. Cleanest wheels with disc brakes I have ever had. No grooves in the rotors. The car is washed frequently at the dealer. I have only used wheel cleaner twice. Just took a 1400 mile trip. No brake dust.
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Interesting,,,all see the same thing,,,,they must have changed compounds,,,because its noticeably cleaner,,,and hats off to them
Somebody out there knows for sure
Somebody out there knows for sure
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My W211 had massive brake dust. My 2010 E350 with the standard Sport wheels had literally NO brake dust. You can lick the wheels after 1 month of no washing. My 2011 E350 with AMG wheels (I know the wheels are irrelevant to brake dust amounts) appears to have a little more brake dust then my 2010 did (maybe it's in my head, but it does seem to be a bit more), but still much less than my W211.
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When I bought my '10 E350 I was afraid I would be a slave to cleaning the wheels like every other German sedan, particularly BMW. I was thrilled to see almost no dust. Some have told me it all depends on the direction of the airflow through the wheel at speed. If air is drawn in from outside the wheel then less dust. The otherway, dust accumulates. I guess the MB engineers know the story.
Either way waxing these wheels makes clean up as simple as a light spray from the garden hose.
Awesome!
Either way waxing these wheels makes clean up as simple as a light spray from the garden hose.
Awesome!
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Does anyone know what brand MBUSA uses for the new, brake-dust free pads or the part numbers? I want to keep these in my records just in case I need to swap out my brakes. I don't want to take the car to the dealer and have them put in some leftover old brake pads which create a lot of dust.
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2012 E350.. no brake dust.. cleaned my car sunday for the 1st time since i got it(owned for 3 weeks about 800 miles) very happy with the little break dust. And the 5 star 18" wheels are very easy to clean.. i was able to fit my hand between the spokes and clean the inside of the barrel.
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2016 GL63 AMG, 2012 E550 4 matic
I have waited for a while to post my results, just to make sure...
The difference in my 2010 E350 and the 2012 E550 is remarkable. My 2010 front wheels were black after 100 miles. The 2010 has virtually none. This alone was worth the upgrade. I am so happy I dont have to kill myself keeping them clean. If this would have been a 2K upgrade I would have gladly have paid for it.
The difference in my 2010 E350 and the 2012 E550 is remarkable. My 2010 front wheels were black after 100 miles. The 2010 has virtually none. This alone was worth the upgrade. I am so happy I dont have to kill myself keeping them clean. If this would have been a 2K upgrade I would have gladly have paid for it.
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2012 E350.. no brake dust.. cleaned my car sunday for the 1st time since i got it(owned for 3 weeks about 800 miles) very happy with the little break dust. And the 5 star 18" wheels are very easy to clean.. i was able to fit my hand between the spokes and clean the inside of the barrel.
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2012 E350 Coupe
I have waited for a while to post my results, just to make sure...
The difference in my 2010 E350 and the 2012 E550 is remarkable. My 2010 front wheels were black after 100 miles. The 2010 has virtually none. This alone was worth the upgrade. I am so happy I dont have to kill myself keeping them clean. If this would have been a 2K upgrade I would have gladly have paid for it.
The difference in my 2010 E350 and the 2012 E550 is remarkable. My 2010 front wheels were black after 100 miles. The 2010 has virtually none. This alone was worth the upgrade. I am so happy I dont have to kill myself keeping them clean. If this would have been a 2K upgrade I would have gladly have paid for it.
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Wait, but what happens when we get our brake pads replaced by the dealer? Do you think there will be more brake dust? Have any of you gotten your pads replaced yet and if so, can you please report on the results?
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Good point!!! CRAP!!!! When that day comes I am going to have to remember to DEMAND they use the same pads. I can't ever go back!
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Lol my dealer will probably say, "Mhmmm yeah we'll use the same pads" and then use some old OEMs they have laying around with an old production date. When I'll complain, they'll probably just say, "Well, that's normal."
PLEASE ANYONE!!! If you know the part numbers on these brakes or how to differentiate them, please let us know!
PLEASE ANYONE!!! If you know the part numbers on these brakes or how to differentiate them, please let us know!
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However, I wonder if this has effected braking distances?
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2014 E550 4matic,, sold 2012 E 350 4matic,,sold 2010 e350 4w,sold 2002 e320 se
I have waited for a while to post my results, just to make sure...
The difference in my 2010 E350 and the 2012 E550 is remarkable. My 2010 front wheels were black after 100 miles. The 2010 has virtually none. This alone was worth the upgrade. I am so happy I dont have to kill myself keeping them clean. If this would have been a 2K upgrade I would have gladly have paid for it.
The difference in my 2010 E350 and the 2012 E550 is remarkable. My 2010 front wheels were black after 100 miles. The 2010 has virtually none. This alone was worth the upgrade. I am so happy I dont have to kill myself keeping them clean. If this would have been a 2K upgrade I would have gladly have paid for it.
As for pad type,,guess when the time comes,,Im going with what brought me clean wheels. Im washing the car every 2 wks,,,and the front wheels(always dustier) are as clean as the rear.
