Dealing with brake dust

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Apr 22, 2007 | 10:33 PM

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demxfire

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Dealing with brake dust

I've noticed that that front wheels on my Crossfire accumulate plenty of brake dust between cleanings. As anyone found a produce (short of getting new brake pads) that works well at removing brak dust from the rims?

Apr 22, 2007 | 10:36 PM

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Romio

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Re: Dealing with brake dust

Do a search for "Rotex Gold Brake Pads" they are the best product around $75 i think for fronts.

Apr 22, 2007 | 10:59 PM

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BrianBrave

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Re: Dealing with brake dust

Windex and a soft cleaning pad on a handle (like you see on TV).

Every time I pull in the garage, a quick 2 1/2 minutes and the fronts wheels are clean.

When its time for new pads I will purchase the Gold Pads.

Jun 20, 2007 | 05:53 PM

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Arcrist

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Re: Dealing with brake dust

OR get some of the Maguire's wheel spray. Spray it on, rinse it off. No touch!

Jun 20, 2007 | 05:58 PM

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OR get some of the Maguire's wheel spray. Spray it on, rinse it off. No touch!

Yes, but I have to do this daily if I want to keep my wheels clean. I'd rather have the Rotex Gold.

Jun 20, 2007 | 06:21 PM

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Re: Dealing with brake dust

I used Ice or Adams detailer between washing, but the best bet are the Rotex pads i changed over abut two weeks ago its great to drive around come home and rims are still clean.

Jun 20, 2007 | 06:53 PM

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Arcrist

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Re: Dealing with brake dust

Yeah, i'll be getting a set soon. Right now im in the process of replacing my tires, one at a time.

Jun 20, 2007 | 06:53 PM

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I used Ice or Adams detailer between washing, but the best bet are the Rotex pads i changed over abut two weeks ago its great to drive around come home and rims are still clean.

Ahh, I'm soooo jealous. Mine came in yesterday. Now just have to get them installed.

Jun 20, 2007 | 07:16 PM

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brhertel

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Re: Dealing with brake dust

I just changed my front pads, and after 32,000 miles and a track day, they had PLENTY of life left. Mercedes brakes I guess...

PS - Here's to my new dust free life!!

Jun 20, 2007 | 07:39 PM

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grphtmtlc11

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Re: Dealing with brake dust

Before I got non-dust brake pads, I used "No More Dust Wheel Cleaner." I got it at Advance Autoparts for around $5. It comes in a black spray bottle. It has ammonium fluoride in it.