VR6Rich 3 Posted July 10, 2004 Report Share Posted July 10, 2004 Can anybody recommend any brake pads that produce less brake dust than standard ones? Whats the best ones to get? As I drive my car daily (500 miles a week!) my polished design 90's take a real battering from brake dust.Seem to remember EBC pads produce less brake dust but dont fancy sticking green pads in!Any ideas peps? Link to post Share on other sites
six appeal 53 Posted July 10, 2004 Report Share Posted July 10, 2004 Problem being is less brake dust would probably mean less braking efficiency and more wear on your discs, as the pads would be harder. It needs to leave the brake dust to give you a fresh surface to work on, so it may keep your rims nice and clean, but won't stop you! ( Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Rich 3 Posted July 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2004 Ok. If i wanted to change the pads anyway what would be the best pads to go for and would they be the same or worse for brake dust? I.e. better performing pads rather than less brake dust pads?Im sure the amount of brake dust building up on the front wheels is getting worse. Could there be a problem?[ Edited Sat Jul 10 2004, 11:53AM ] Link to post Share on other sites
ingham 5 Posted July 10, 2004 Report Share Posted July 10, 2004 ive got standard ebc pads and they are good for dust not great for stopping just ok Link to post Share on other sites
six appeal 53 Posted July 10, 2004 Report Share Posted July 10, 2004 I've tried several different types of pads and have found the genuine pads to be the best all round performance. Depends what you want out of them really? Link to post Share on other sites
28v6r 0 Posted July 10, 2004 Report Share Posted July 10, 2004 Check and see that the calipers are sliding in the pins correctly ~ , also check that either of the calipers are not siezed ~ , two of the common causes of "Copious amounts of dust!! &| Link to post Share on other sites
mina 0 Posted July 11, 2004 Report Share Posted July 11, 2004 Wheel wax also helps - the dust will then rinse off without any need for wheel cleaning products.Then you can just rinse with water every couple of days.Mina Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Rich 3 Posted July 11, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2004 Who makes 'Wheel Wax'? Where is the best place to get it? Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Steve 0 Posted July 11, 2004 Report Share Posted July 11, 2004 Push come to shove you can even use someting like Autoglym Super Resin. We have got some proper stuff that was advertised in THE GOLF a while back, but I can;t remember the make. Will try to remember to chek and let you know, Link to post Share on other sites
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