Brake Dust
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2012 C63BS 2009 Ferrari 16M 2016 Cayenne turbo S 2019 G63
Brake Dust
As a perfectionist I find myself scrubbing the OEM 22 forged crossspokes every 100 or so miles to rid the hated brake dust.
My 2016 turbo s with ceramics can go thousands of miles with nary a speck of dust.
how I wish ceramics were an opton. I dont buy the argument that ceramics dont work for off road SUV's Lambo has no issue with ceramics on the Urus and their off road testing ads seem to prove that.
Heck if MB is worried about off road, just make them an option for those who stay on road
My 2016 turbo s with ceramics can go thousands of miles with nary a speck of dust.
how I wish ceramics were an opton. I dont buy the argument that ceramics dont work for off road SUV's Lambo has no issue with ceramics on the Urus and their off road testing ads seem to prove that.
Heck if MB is worried about off road, just make them an option for those who stay on road
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I agree, mine are coated and it makes cleaning easier but not dust adhesion. I am waiting for Centric to stock pads for the newer G (https://www.apcautotech.com/automoti...edes-benz/g550), which should reduce the amount of dust and not affect braking.
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Someone stated that ceramics down perform well when dirty/off roading hence the lack of option. No clue if this is true. I've taken to cleaning the wheels thoroughly every 3 months or so. Makes a huge difference to see the matte black finish vs the brake dust coated finish.
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1987 Porsche 911. 2008 G55
On my older 2008 G55, I recently put in ceramic brakes for my move from LA to Seattle.
I was washing brake dust off every weekend with light city driving.
With these ceramic brake pads, I had amazing braking... had a few close fast stops in the mountain pass in Oregon and they performed flawlessly.
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...1-w251-eur1123
Didn't wash my truck for about 3wks after we moved to our new house as I was way too busy.
When I went to wash the tires there was barely any dust at all. Definitely blew me away.
After I refresh my E63's brakes next year likely going with the same ceramic pads, because the ones on there now are out of control.
I haven't gone offroad with the new brake setup in my truck yet, but I think they will do the trick once I get back out there.
I was washing brake dust off every weekend with light city driving.
With these ceramic brake pads, I had amazing braking... had a few close fast stops in the mountain pass in Oregon and they performed flawlessly.
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...1-w251-eur1123
Didn't wash my truck for about 3wks after we moved to our new house as I was way too busy.
When I went to wash the tires there was barely any dust at all. Definitely blew me away.
After I refresh my E63's brakes next year likely going with the same ceramic pads, because the ones on there now are out of control.
I haven't gone offroad with the new brake setup in my truck yet, but I think they will do the trick once I get back out there.
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I put in aftermarket ceramic brake pads on my Rover and agree the dust is like night and day. I know it's not a true ceramic braking system, but the quieter squeal + minimal brake dust make it worth it to me.
I'll be interested in a similar solution for the G when it comes out.
I'll be interested in a similar solution for the G when it comes out.
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I put in aftermarket ceramic brake pads on my Rover and agree the dust is like night and day. I know it's not a true ceramic braking system, but the quieter squeal + minimal brake dust make it worth it to me.
I'll be interested in a similar solution for the G when it comes out.
I'll be interested in a similar solution for the G when it comes out.
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Disc Italia, ordered from brakeworld.com.
Just checked they don't have anything for 2019+ G-Class.
Just checked they don't have anything for 2019+ G-Class.
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"I see Mercedes used a new pad shape starting in 2019-2020 for the G550.
Disc Italia has new part numbers but unfortunately they are not available:
Front set: HCD2209
Rear set: HCD2210"
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Ceramics are a poor choice for off road. Ceramic discs are fragile and serious off roading beats up the car a lot.
Then again, nappa leather seats, matte paint, and alcantara is a bad idea for off roading as well. I do agree that Mercedes should have made ceramics an option, just to add to the ridiculousness of the vehicle.
Then again, nappa leather seats, matte paint, and alcantara is a bad idea for off roading as well. I do agree that Mercedes should have made ceramics an option, just to add to the ridiculousness of the vehicle.
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yes I hate the brake dust too!
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I put in aftermarket ceramic brake pads on my Rover and agree the dust is like night and day. I know it's not a true ceramic braking system, but the quieter squeal + minimal brake dust make it worth it to me.
I'll be interested in a similar solution for the G when it comes out.
I'll be interested in a similar solution for the G when it comes out.
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2012 C63BS 2009 Ferrari 16M 2016 Cayenne turbo S 2019 G63
Quite frankly the only option that would make me order a new G and pary with my 2019 is a ceramic brake option. Until you have driven a ceramic brake vehicle you never want one without
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On my older 2008 G55, I recently put in ceramic brakes for my move from LA to Seattle.
I was washing brake dust off every weekend with light city driving.
With these ceramic brake pads, I had amazing braking... had a few close fast stops in the mountain pass in Oregon and they performed flawlessly.
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...1-w251-eur1123
Didn't wash my truck for about 3wks after we moved to our new house as I was way too busy.
When I went to wash the tires there was barely any dust at all. Definitely blew me away.
After I refresh my E63's brakes next year likely going with the same ceramic pads, because the ones on there now are out of control.
I haven't gone offroad with the new brake setup in my truck yet, but I think they will do the trick once I get back out there.
I was washing brake dust off every weekend with light city driving.
With these ceramic brake pads, I had amazing braking... had a few close fast stops in the mountain pass in Oregon and they performed flawlessly.
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...1-w251-eur1123
Didn't wash my truck for about 3wks after we moved to our new house as I was way too busy.
When I went to wash the tires there was barely any dust at all. Definitely blew me away.
After I refresh my E63's brakes next year likely going with the same ceramic pads, because the ones on there now are out of control.
I haven't gone offroad with the new brake setup in my truck yet, but I think they will do the trick once I get back out there.
Will use them on G when time for replacement.