New Camaro Color- Brake Dust Black - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

ravensjeff · 07-30-2009, 03:59 PM

Is anyone else seeing brake dust piling up on the nice new Silver 2SS paint job? I've cleaned/washed my car atleast 5 times already (1600 miles), and everytime I get to the area on the sheet metal that is behing the wheel, quite a bit of black comes off. The Silver painted rims look the same. Now they still look silver to the untrained eye, but I always toss out terry-cloth cotton towel after every cleaning now. I use a brush I got from the Harley dealer for the rims- helps get the inside part of the rim real good.

I would have placed this in the cleaning forum but felt it was more of a brake issue. I've never had a car shed dust like this.

PolishMike · 07-30-2009, 04:00 PM

Brembo brakes do that. Have you ever had a car with rotors/calipers this big? My STi's rims were ALWAYS dirty.

ravensjeff · 07-30-2009, 04:24 PM

Nope, biggest rim/brake combo so far. I was hoping it would settle down after the brakes get broken in. Makes me nervous seeing that much brake dust on the new paint job.

PolishMike · 07-30-2009, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ravensjeff

Nope, biggest rim/brake combo so far. I was hoping it would settle down after the brakes get broken in. Makes me nervous seeing that much brake dust on the new paint job.

I doubt brake dust is going to effect the paint. I had some autox sessions with the STi (similar brake system) that got everywhere many times and never did a thing. As long as you wash it carefully it should come right off.

CruznSS · 07-30-2009, 04:33 PM

Shows up on ABM too, just not as visable. Can tell when I wash her though. Hey, see your in Maryland, you coming to the get together sat. in Waldorf? Meeting for lunch around noon. Think about 15 camaros total going to be there.

ravensjeff · 07-30-2009, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by CruznSS

Shows up on ABM too, just not as visable. Can tell when I wash her though. Hey, see your in Maryland, you coming to the get together sat. in Waldorf? Meeting for lunch around noon. Think about 15 camaros total going to be there.

I'd like to but we're having our grandsons 2yr birthday party that day, then heading out to Colorado for a week. Should be a cool event. Have fun and take pix.

TaylorRyanSS · 07-30-2009, 10:29 PM

If you have ever noticed when you see a porsche the wheels are brown, they get brake dust very easily

*Camaro_Corvette* · 07-30-2009, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ravensjeff

Is anyone else seeing brake dust piling up on the nice new Silver 2SS paint job? I've cleaned/washed my car atleast 5 times already (1600 miles), and everytime I get to the area on the sheet metal that is behing the wheel, quite a bit of black comes off. The Silver painted rims look the same. Now they still look silver to the untrained eye, but I always toss out terry-cloth cotton towel after every cleaning now. I use a brush I got from the Harley dealer for the rims- helps get the inside part of the rim real good.

I would have placed this in the cleaning forum but felt it was more of a brake issue. I've never had a car shed dust like this.

From how your explaining it, that is the exact color I was hoping for GM to bring out on the camaro

(I.E. My avatar pic on the left)

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Hanzo · 07-30-2009, 11:00 PM

I get a lot of dust on my back wheels and hardly any on the front. I find that odd, should be the other way around.

fredbo · 07-31-2009, 12:51 AM

u ride yo brakes too much

JewelZ · 07-31-2009, 12:58 AM

Yeah, a bit too much brake action my friend, I know that combo will build dust more than the avg. but not to the point where you should be so shaken up by it. Either that or your breaks need be broken into. It should wear in a while, if it doesn't than you are riding hell on those brakes.

patriotpa · 07-31-2009, 08:45 AM

Try wiping the wheels down with a dryer sheet like cling free. Less static=less crap sticking to the wheels.

Quackaddict · 07-31-2009, 09:25 AM

I do alot of driving in my V-6 and I get a lot of brake dust build up on my wheels as well. My thing is it is on the back rims not the front which I found really odd, my front rims are not as bad as my back when it come to brake dust

Blownhotrodder · 07-31-2009, 12:00 PM

Switch out the pads for something else. The srt8 guys have brembos also and suffer from the same issues. They switch out the pads for something different and solve the dust issues.

07-30-2009, 03:59 PM	#1
ravensjeff 100% Chevy & Harley Man Drives: 2010 2SS: Blown LSX 376-B15 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eldersburg,MD Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	New Camaro Color- Brake Dust Black Is anyone else seeing brake dust piling up on the nice new Silver 2SS paint job? I've cleaned/washed my car atleast 5 times already (1600 miles), and everytime I get to the area on the sheet metal that is behing the wheel, quite a bit of black comes off. The Silver painted rims look the same. Now they still look silver to the untrained eye, but I always toss out terry-cloth cotton towel after every cleaning now. I use a brush I got from the Harley dealer for the rims- helps get the inside part of the rim real good. I would have placed this in the cleaning forum but felt it was more of a brake issue. I've never had a car shed dust like this. __________________ LSX 376-B15, TVS2300 SC, Harland Sharp Rockers w/ Trunion Bearings, ATI Balancer/keyed, AR LT Headers/Borla Catback Exhaust, DSS 1400 HP Axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, 3.70, Hotchkis Springs/Sway bars, Forgeline SO3P Aluminum Wheels (20x9.5 F/20x11 R)w/ Hidden Titanium Hardware, Nitto NT05 Tires (27540ZR20 F/31535ZR20 R), Billet LPE brake/gas pedals, Escort 9500ci Radar Detector Laser Jammer, Roto Fab CAI with Ice Silver box, Carbon fiber tube/MAF Housing Assy, LPE Aluminum coil covers, SS9 Sleeper Fiber Glass Hood (ACS), Carbotech 1521 ceramic brake pads, Elite catch can.

07-30-2009, 04:00 PM	#2
PolishMike Drives: 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tracy/San Diego CA Posts: 224	Brembo brakes do that. Have you ever had a car with rotors/calipers this big? My STi's rims were ALWAYS dirty. __________________ IOM w/ White Stripes 2SS RS M6 #17772 Now - Stainless Works 2" Headers, Intake, Cam, tune, ect And shepherds we shall be, For thee my lord for thee. Power has descended forth from thy hand, that our feet may swiftly carry out thy commands. So we shall flow a river forth to thee, and teeming with souls shall it ever be.In nomine Patri, Et Fili, Spiritus Sancti

07-30-2009, 04:24 PM	#3
ravensjeff 100% Chevy & Harley Man Drives: 2010 2SS: Blown LSX 376-B15 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eldersburg,MD Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	Nope, biggest rim/brake combo so far. I was hoping it would settle down after the brakes get broken in. Makes me nervous seeing that much brake dust on the new paint job. __________________ LSX 376-B15, TVS2300 SC, Harland Sharp Rockers w/ Trunion Bearings, ATI Balancer/keyed, AR LT Headers/Borla Catback Exhaust, DSS 1400 HP Axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, 3.70, Hotchkis Springs/Sway bars, Forgeline SO3P Aluminum Wheels (20x9.5 F/20x11 R)w/ Hidden Titanium Hardware, Nitto NT05 Tires (27540ZR20 F/31535ZR20 R), Billet LPE brake/gas pedals, Escort 9500ci Radar Detector Laser Jammer, Roto Fab CAI with Ice Silver box, Carbon fiber tube/MAF Housing Assy, LPE Aluminum coil covers, SS9 Sleeper Fiber Glass Hood (ACS), Carbotech 1521 ceramic brake pads, Elite catch can.

07-30-2009, 10:29 PM	#7
TaylorRyanSS COTW: 12/13/10 Drives: 1969 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 7,880	If you have ever noticed when you see a porsche the wheels are brown, they get brake dust very easily __________________ "Are you one of those boys who prefer cars to women? - I'm one of those boys that appreciates a fine body, regardless of the make." 1969 CAMARO JOURNAL: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341239 \| FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/taylor.ryan.apt \| GRAPHIC DESIGN: www.aptdesigns.net

07-31-2009, 12:58 AM	#11
JewelZ Just Lovin' My Camaro! Drives: CGM 2LT/RS/AUTO Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 1,325	Yeah, a bit too much brake action my friend, I know that combo will build dust more than the avg. but not to the point where you should be so shaken up by it. Either that or your breaks need be broken into. It should wear in a while, if it doesn't than you are riding hell on those brakes. __________________ CGM( GRAY 2 tone interior ) 2LT/RS/AUTO NJHKKM $29,965.00 1EH37 1100 03/28/2009 AFF, B34, DCP, FE9, GBV, LLT, MX0, SGC, UQA, WRS, 2LT 50 YEARS FROM NOW, DON'T YOU WANNA BE ABLE TO LOOK BACK AND SAY YOU HAD THE GUTS TO GET INTO THE CAR!?!? ORDER STATUS : 6000 as of 08.18.2009. VIN# 33,985!!! His name is 'GOLIATH'!!! GOT MY CAR!!!! AND I LOVE IT!!!!

07-30-2009, 04:33 PM	#5
CruznSS Drives: 2SS/RS Camaro ABM - Silver Ralleys Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gloucester VA Posts: 1,776 View My Garage	Shows up on ABM too, just not as visable. Can tell when I wash her though. Hey, see your in Maryland, you coming to the get together sat. in Waldorf? Meeting for lunch around noon. Think about 15 camaros total going to be there.

07-30-2009, 11:00 PM	#9
Hanzo Drives: '10 Black 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Mountains of IL Posts: 160 View My Garage	I get a lot of dust on my back wheels and hardly any on the front. I find that odd, should be the other way around.

07-31-2009, 12:51 AM	#10
fredbo Drives: black 2010 LS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: mississippi Posts: 219 View My Garage	u ride yo brakes too much

07-31-2009, 08:45 AM	#12
patriotpa Account Suspended Drives: 02 Silverado, 09 Vue, 10 1SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tired of apologizing when we should be kickin' butt! Posts: 1,962 View My Garage	Try wiping the wheels down with a dryer sheet like cling free. Less static=less crap sticking to the wheels.

07-31-2009, 09:25 AM	#13
Quackaddict Drives: 2010 1LT/RS Black on Black Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Midlothian, TX Posts: 205	I do alot of driving in my V-6 and I get a lot of brake dust build up on my wheels as well. My thing is it is on the back rims not the front which I found really odd, my front rims are not as bad as my back when it come to brake dust __________________ Semper Fi, Kevin

07-31-2009, 12:00 PM	#14
Blownhotrodder Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Clarkesville , GEORGIA Posts: 1,857	Switch out the pads for something else. The srt8 guys have brembos also and suffer from the same issues. They switch out the pads for something different and solve the dust issues.

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