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Old 02-21-2002, 01:34 PM
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Default brake dust on wheels

no doubt you all have discussed this before my time, but what is the solution other than cleaning all the time?
Old 02-21-2002, 02:13 PM
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Default don't drive it? seriously.. there doesn't seem to be a way around it...

though, I did see another site with brake pads that they claimed were dust free (or nearly- can't remember) but they ran somewhere along the lines of $400-$500... this company EBC (link) is another one that offers these types of low-dust pads, and seem to be cheaper than the ones I saw previously

hope this helps.

anybody use these??<ul><li><a href="http://www.ebc-brakes.com/autopads.htm">EBC Kevlar Brake pads</a></li></ul>
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Default another site, just remembered the name (I think)

these supposedly are pretty good brake pads..

hth<ul><li><a href="http://www.porterfield-brakes.com/">Porterfield Brakes</a></li></ul>
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But they don't have the wear sensors, FWIW!
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No way around it with these pads, but a good polish on the wheels make them easier to clean. (Zaino)
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Default Has anyone here tried the brake dust shields you bolt...

on under the wheels? They look sort of like pie pans that go under the wheels and over the barake calipers and rotors. Just wondering if they work and if they fit over the bigger 2.7T brakes...
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Wax, try at least 2 coats....makes it wash off easier and doesn't stain.
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