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Brake Dust / New Pads

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#1 ·
Anybody change the front PADS? I want to change them. I'm tired of the brake dust and only have 1k miles on it.
 
#9 ·
i started using Amor All wheel protectant. i use one can for all four tires. i apply one coat heavy, let dry 1-2 hrs, and then apply a second coat. i can drive almost 100-150 miles city/town with minimal/little break dust. this stuff is amazing. i bought it online at cabela's and saved a significant amount from my local shop.
 
#15 ·
Actually I find the absolute best way to repel brake dust is to thoroughly clean your wheels, make sure they're completely dry, and apply a fair amount of wax. Apply one to three coats of wax and you should have far better results than the armorall products. Just my two cents from back when I detailed cars. :thumbsup:

-Austin
 
#17 ·
The one that was talked about in this thread will not hurt chrome. I've used it on chrome myself. Biggest mistake I ever made, dulled the shine, and took FOREVER to remove.

Like I explained, I find if you just spend a little more money and get some wax, you'll be much happier.
 
#18 ·
The one that was talked about in this thread will not hurt chrome. I've used it on chrome myself. Biggest mistake I ever made, dulled the shine, and took FOREVER to remove.

Like I explained, I find if you just spend a little more money and get some wax, you'll be much happier.
You said the ones here do not damage chrome, but how come you used them and dulled your wheels' shine ?
 
#19 ·
Well it doesnt damage them, the stuff just leaves a thin layer of film on top your wheel. (a film that you probably couldnt see with non chrome rims) It smears and looks bad, then eventually when you hate the smear look you try to take the armorall off and thats a very non-enjoyable experiance.
 
#23 ·
Yeah, I've got that film on my rims after trying out that product. Hasn't come off yet, but I haven't tried too hard for fear of damaging the finish.
 
#25 ·
Yes, this was my first mod. I replaced my stock pads with Hawk Performance Ceramic Brake Pads - fronts HB649Z.605, rears HB194Z.570. Very little dust.
 
#27 ·
I also replaced the pads in all four corners with Hawk Ceramics. The positives is that they no longer produce break dust in significant amounts. I'd say it cut my dust production by 95-99%. The negatives are increased stopping distances and they squeal like a stuck pig when its cold and you first start driving. To comment on these two negatives. Firstly, while the brakes don't stop nearly as well as the stock pads, they do somewhat smooth out the ride quite a bit. Sometimes when people drive my car they are frustrated by how "grabby" the stock pads can feel. With the Hawks you wont have to worry about that anymore at all. They are very very smooth. Secondly, as to the squealing, that goes away after 2 or 3 break applications. Its usually gone by the time i leave my driveway to work in the morning.

Bottom line: would i buy these pads again? I don't know. I think they are a good pad but i am interested to see what other compounds would feel like. So next time I might try something else just for curiosity's sake.

Hope this helps

dotcom
 
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