Im so over the brake dust... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

angie7 · 10-31-2011, 03:24 PM

Clean the wheels, drive 10 miles to pick up my kids from school and the wheels look like crap. Is this normal for the brembos??? Its awful. I nvr wld have gotten polished wheels if I knew it was gonna b like this...sigh

SS_Matt · 10-31-2011, 03:27 PM

Unfortunately every stock brake pad I've ever used has produced less than an optimal amount of brake dust.

On my old Jetta I upgraded the rotors and (more importantly in this topic) the pads to some that produced less dust.

I forget what brand they were, but for the euro cars they were well known and commonly used amongst the enthusiasts.

I'd recommend finding out what those pads are for us Camaro enthusiasts and get some. If it bothers you enough.

I don't really mind much. I love my car (long time) even when it's dirty.

paultheman2007 · 10-31-2011, 03:27 PM

yea it is Bad i have a White SS and people think i have Black Rims When they are Dirty But you know what Im thinking about getting the stock Rims just in Flat Black

SSdude · 10-31-2011, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by angie7

Clean the wheels, drive 10 miles to pick up my kids from school and the wheels look like crap. Is this normal for the brembos??? Its awful. I nvr wld have gotten polished wheels if I knew it was gonna b like this...sigh

You could do what I did. I plastidipped the rims so now I only clean it less than once a month. Best $20 mod ever

Or you could go for the ceramic pads

angie7 · 10-31-2011, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by paultheman2007

yea it is Bad i have a White SS and people think i have Black Rims When they are Dirty But you know what Im thinking about getting the stock Rims just in Flat Black

I know it looks awful and really bothers me. It was nvr like this on my LT so I know its not my driving.

weenie25banini · 10-31-2011, 03:30 PM

I have white RS but i have midnight silver or whatever you call the darker greyish one lol that doesn't show much break dust but my rear does.

daveagogo1 · 10-31-2011, 03:31 PM

Ceramic hawk pads will decrease it a ton and stop better.

cybercoaster · 10-31-2011, 03:33 PM

Or get TSW gun metal

That would look sweet on white I think.

obe1 · 10-31-2011, 03:34 PM

Another vote for the Hawk ceramic pads. I installed these at 2,000 miles as I was tired of the dirty rims. I've now got 30,000 miles on the car and have been very pleased with the minimal amount of dirt and the stopping power.

nyrfan · 10-31-2011, 03:38 PM

This stuff is unbelievable (See link below), it virtually eliminates any dust from sticking. And the little that does stick (and I mean little) can easily be blown or wiped off with little to no effort. Even after a week of DD (and through rain), my wheels look clean. Take a read of the reviews!
IMO- This is a “must have” product!!

http://www.detailedimage.com/Poorboy...t-P40/8-oz-S1/

I am in no way affiliated with the product or the company; I just love this stuff and always talk about it when the opportunity arises.

hot_rod · 10-31-2011, 03:43 PM

I feel your pain....

and ceramic pads are on the to do list.

ssummit camaro · 10-31-2011, 03:44 PM

I have the MS wheels and dont really notice it that much, but i do keep them clean.

VoodooVyper · 10-31-2011, 03:53 PM

Any recommendations on rotors to go with the Hawk pads?

IROCanSS · 10-31-2011, 04:01 PM

It's the pads. Get Hawks.

10-31-2011, 03:24 PM	#1
angie7 Smoked by a GIRL Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 3,748 View My Garage	Im so over the brake dust... Clean the wheels, drive 10 miles to pick up my kids from school and the wheels look like crap. Is this normal for the brembos??? Its awful. I nvr wld have gotten polished wheels if I knew it was gonna b like this...sigh __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Summit White w/ IOM interior "Powder 2.0"

10-31-2011, 03:27 PM	#2
SS_Matt permagrin Drives: 2012 LS3 SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,050	Unfortunately every stock brake pad I've ever used has produced less than an optimal amount of brake dust. On my old Jetta I upgraded the rotors and (more importantly in this topic) the pads to some that produced less dust. I forget what brand they were, but for the euro cars they were well known and commonly used amongst the enthusiasts. I'd recommend finding out what those pads are for us Camaro enthusiasts and get some. If it bothers you enough. I don't really mind much. I love my car (long time) even when it's dirty. __________________ 2012 Black on black SS RS LS3

10-31-2011, 03:27 PM	#3
paultheman2007 SWFLGENS Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fort myers Fl Posts: 968 View My Garage	yea it is Bad i have a White SS and people think i have Black Rims When they are Dirty But you know what Im thinking about getting the stock Rims just in Flat Black __________________ SWFLGENS on facebook.

10-31-2011, 03:30 PM	#6
weenie25banini Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Laguna hills/Bakersfield Posts: 245 View My Garage	I have white RS but i have midnight silver or whatever you call the darker greyish one lol that doesn't show much break dust but my rear does. __________________ WeeniePoopie 2011 summit white 2LT/RS automatic with sun roof. Painted matte black taillight bezel. Black out tail light&revers lights. Paint to match engine cover and fuse box.

10-31-2011, 03:33 PM	#8
cybercoaster Drives: 2017 2SS 50th Anv, 1972 RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 1,588 View My Garage	Or get TSW gun metal That would look sweet on white I think. Attached Images

10-31-2011, 03:34 PM	#9
obe1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 IOM, 1995 Blown Z28 Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 237	Another vote for the Hawk ceramic pads. I installed these at 2,000 miles as I was tired of the dirty rims. I've now got 30,000 miles on the car and have been very pleased with the minimal amount of dirt and the stopping power. __________________ 2010 2SS RS M6 Inferno Orange Metallic 1995 Z28 - blown, intercooled and nitrous injected - Sold 1968 Camaro - Sold 2019 Corvette Grand Sport

10-31-2011, 03:38 PM	#10
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	This stuff is unbelievable (See link below), it virtually eliminates any dust from sticking. And the little that does stick (and I mean little) can easily be blown or wiped off with little to no effort. Even after a week of DD (and through rain), my wheels look clean. Take a read of the reviews! IMO- This is a “must have” product!! http://www.detailedimage.com/Poorboy...t-P40/8-oz-S1/ I am in no way affiliated with the product or the company; I just love this stuff and always talk about it when the opportunity arises. __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

10-31-2011, 03:43 PM	#11
hot_rod Drives: 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,222 View My Garage	I feel your pain.... and ceramic pads are on the to do list. __________________ "Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference." - Mark Twain "Never argue with an idiot, they drag you down to their level and beat you with experience" - Unknown

10-31-2011, 03:44 PM	#12
ssummit camaro Drives: 2013 1LE on order TPW 12/31 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 882	I have the MS wheels and dont really notice it that much, but i do keep them clean. __________________

10-31-2011, 03:53 PM	#13
VoodooVyper Drives: 2012 IBM Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: MA Posts: 275 View My Garage	Any recommendations on rotors to go with the Hawk pads? __________________ 2012 Camaro IBM 1LT RS Auto 10/11/2011 (1102) 10/11/2011 (1100) 10/18/2011 (2000) 10/18/2011 (2500) 10/18/2011 (3000) TPW 11/7 10/29/2011 (3100,3300) 11/01/2011 (3400) 11/08/2011 (3800) 11/09/2011 (4B00) 11/14/2011 (4200) 11/18/2011 (4800) 11/21/2011 (5000)

10-31-2011, 04:01 PM	#14
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	It's the pads. Get Hawks.

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