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08-23-2011, 09:49 AM
#41
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I now use either P21S or Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner with every wash. They both contain chemicals that easily release the sintered brake residue. It's the only thing that worked for me.
Edit: Here's a link to the Sonax wheel cleaner with explanation of the sintering issue: http://www.detailersdomain.com/Sonax...ack_p_474.html
Edit: Here's a link to the Sonax wheel cleaner with explanation of the sintering issue: http://www.detailersdomain.com/Sonax...ack_p_474.html
I'll give it a try...got to be better than what I have been using. Even if it only helps a little that will be an improvement.
08-23-2011, 09:58 AM
#43
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The stains that I had didn't really even look like brake dust. They were more brown-colored and would only show up in the winter, and would be visible after cleaning the wheels. At the time, I thought it was some sort of road residue - ice melt or some such. They truly looked like stains, not deposits. I now think the reason they only showed up in the winter is because of extended wash intervals durint that time of the year. I watched in disbelief how well the wheel cleaner did its job. Hope it works for ya'll.
08-25-2011, 05:44 PM
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I went with the TSW Vortex.
http://www.tsw.com/alloy_wheels_Vortex.php
Since I had planned to use them for the winter only, ease of cleaning was priority 1. The spoke design is simple, and the inside of the wheel is dark painted to help hide the brake dust that's hard to reach. Although I found them online for a little over $200 each, I decided to have the local Discount Tire store special order them for me ($229 each shipped). We didn't like the red and black TSW logo on the center cap, so I ordered custom cut Audi decals to cover them. Overall I'm pleased, although I would have gone with 19" had I known they were going to be the primary wheels. I'll post some pics when I get a chance.
http://www.tsw.com/alloy_wheels_Vortex.php
Since I had planned to use them for the winter only, ease of cleaning was priority 1. The spoke design is simple, and the inside of the wheel is dark painted to help hide the brake dust that's hard to reach. Although I found them online for a little over $200 each, I decided to have the local Discount Tire store special order them for me ($229 each shipped). We didn't like the red and black TSW logo on the center cap, so I ordered custom cut Audi decals to cover them. Overall I'm pleased, although I would have gone with 19" had I known they were going to be the primary wheels. I'll post some pics when I get a chance.
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I had the Centric Posi-Quit pads put on the front . I'm very disappointed there is still a lot of brake dust seems to be about the same . Have had no issues with noise and the way they stop but has not reduced the brake dust at all that i can tell . Just very disappointed !!
09-11-2011, 03:33 PM
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I had the Centric Posi-Quit pads put on the front . I'm very disappointed there is still a lot of brake dust seems to be about the same . Have had no issues with noise and the way they stop but has not reduced the brake dust at all that i can tell . Just very disappointed !!
08-23-2015, 09:32 AM
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