Solution For Brake Dust - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

BeachBum · 09-08-2018, 02:09 PM

Ok, I've Seen Talk About The Dust Here Before - I Only Street Drive My Car And Wanted Some Feed Back From The Guys Who Switched To Ceramic Brakes To Help With The Dust - I'm Looking At Either Hawk Or Power Stop To Help Me Eliminate Some Of The Dust - How Did The Switch Work For You? - Any Problems I Should Watch Out For? - Thank's In Advance For Any Feed Back You Can Give

2013ZL1FUN · 09-08-2018, 02:11 PM

One solution not to try is the wheel spray that you put on clean wheels. It doesn't work, the dust sticks just as bad!

HDRDTD · 09-08-2018, 02:50 PM

I've been running Hawk yellow ceramic pads for 5 years now. They cut the dust down by an easy 85%.

For random track days, I'll put the stock dust generating pads back on.

And yes it's a DD during the summer. 41k miles so far and probably 35k on the Hawk pads with plenty of life left on them.

BeachBum · 09-08-2018, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by HDRDTD

I've been running Hawk yellow ceramic pads for 5 years now. They cut the dust down by an easy 85%.

For random track days, I'll put the stock dust generating pads back on.

And yes it's a DD during the summer. 41k miles so far and probably 35k on the Hawk pads with plenty of life left on them.

Mines A DD Too - Sunday Pleasure Car - Did You Have Any Squeaking Or Shim Problems? - That's My Concern - Don't Want Noisy Brakes - Just Tired Of Going Out For A Sunday Drive 100 Miles Or So And Every time I Have To Come Home And Clean The Wheels

HDRDTD · 09-08-2018, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BeachBum

Mines A DD Too - Sunday Pleasure Car - Did You Have Any Squeaking Or Shim Problems? - That's My Concern - Don't Want Noisy Brakes - Just Tired Of Going Out For A Sunday Drive 100 Miles Or So And Every time I Have To Come Home And Clean The Wheels

Nope, no problems at all. Remember to use the supplied grease on the BACK of the pads as you install them.

SecondZ28 · 09-08-2018, 05:48 PM

The dust drives me nuts too

HawkeyeZL1 · 09-09-2018, 07:12 AM

I just put the Power Stops on 2 weeks ago for the same reason. Very happy. No more squeaking brakes or filthy wheels.

BeachBum · 09-09-2018, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by HawkeyeZL1

I just put the Power Stops on 2 weeks ago for the same reason. Very happy. No more squeaking brakes or filthy wheels.

Yes, I've Heard To Use Either Power-Stop Or Hawks As Both Work Well On Our Cars - Did You Scuff The Rotors Or Do An Isopropyl Wipe Before Putting On The New Pads?

BeachBum · 09-09-2018, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by HDRDTD

Nope, no problems at all. Remember to use the supplied grease on the BACK of the pads as you install them.

Thanks So Much For Your Advise In This - Really Appreciated

HDRDTD · 09-10-2018, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BeachBum

Yes, I've Heard To Use Either Power-Stop Or Hawks As Both Work Well On Our Cars - Did You Scuff The Rotors Or Do An Isopropyl Wipe Before Putting On The New Pads?

I did not.

Overflow · 09-10-2018, 03:00 AM

I know you asked for brake pad recommendations, but one of the best kept detailing secrets is to use spray wax to clean your wheels. While it won't eliminate the problem completely, it'll still help.

Trickskier · 09-10-2018, 05:12 AM

Changing your brake pads is definitely the best solution. I have found Armor All Brake Dust Repellent to be about 95% effective. Cuts my wheel cleaning time considerably. Make sure your wheels are dry before applying. I apply 2 coats.

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HawkeyeZL1 · 09-10-2018, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BeachBum

Yes, I've Heard To Use Either Power-Stop Or Hawks As Both Work Well On Our Cars - Did You Scuff The Rotors Or Do An Isopropyl Wipe Before Putting On The New Pads?

I just cleaned the rotors with brake cleaner.

Happy_Dan · 09-10-2018, 07:32 AM

When I give my car a good cleaning, I zaino the wheels. It helps a lot.
I also changed to Hawk Ceramics (yellow) and then cut the dust down a lot.
If I ever get a chance to get to another track day (ugghh been too long) I will put the stock pads back on and car will get a good cleaning with wheels off after the track day and reinstall the Hawks. No issues at all with them. I have over 30K on my car too.

09-08-2018, 02:09 PM	#1
BeachBum Drives: 2012 (ZL-1) #468 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Veradale, Washington Posts: 651	Solution For Brake Dust Ok, I've Seen Talk About The Dust Here Before - I Only Street Drive My Car And Wanted Some Feed Back From The Guys Who Switched To Ceramic Brakes To Help With The Dust - I'm Looking At Either Hawk Or Power Stop To Help Me Eliminate Some Of The Dust - How Did The Switch Work For You? - Any Problems I Should Watch Out For? - Thank's In Advance For Any Feed Back You Can Give __________________

09-08-2018, 02:11 PM	#2
2013ZL1FUN Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible A6 BRM Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Dayton Ohio Area Posts: 499	One solution not to try is the wheel spray that you put on clean wheels. It doesn't work, the dust sticks just as bad! __________________ 2013 ZL1 CONVERTIBLE BRM A6 OHIO

09-08-2018, 05:48 PM	#6
SecondZ28 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 807	The dust drives me nuts too __________________ '13 ZL1 '06 TBSS '98 TJ '87 GN

09-09-2018, 07:12 AM	#7
HawkeyeZL1 Drives: 2012 ZL1 #1156, 2003 Silverado SS Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Cedar Rapids, Ia Posts: 160	I just put the Power Stops on 2 weeks ago for the same reason. Very happy. No more squeaking brakes or filthy wheels. __________________ 2012 ZL1 #1156, born 5/8/2012. Rotofab cold air intake, Elite Engineering catch can, Texas Speed Long tube headers with off road connections and of course a tune by DynoSteve.

09-10-2018, 03:00 AM	#11
Overflow Space Shuttle Aficionado Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 30,899 View My Garage	I know you asked for brake pad recommendations, but one of the best kept detailing secrets is to use spray wax to clean your wheels. While it won't eliminate the problem completely, it'll still help. __________________

09-08-2018, 02:50 PM	#3
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	I've been running Hawk yellow ceramic pads for 5 years now. They cut the dust down by an easy 85%. For random track days, I'll put the stock dust generating pads back on. And yes it's a DD during the summer. 41k miles so far and probably 35k on the Hawk pads with plenty of life left on them.

09-10-2018, 05:12 AM	#12
Trickskier Native Floridian Drives: 2014 - ZL1 / 2003 - Corvette Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 2,659	Changing your brake pads is definitely the best solution. I have found Armor All Brake Dust Repellent to be about 95% effective. Cuts my wheel cleaning time considerably. Make sure your wheels are dry before applying. I apply 2 coats. __________________

09-10-2018, 07:32 AM	#14
Happy_Dan Happy_Dan Drives: 2012 IOM Camaro ZL1 #569 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New Boston, NH Posts: 2,239	When I give my car a good cleaning, I zaino the wheels. It helps a lot. I also changed to Hawk Ceramics (yellow) and then cut the dust down a lot. If I ever get a chance to get to another track day (ugghh been too long) I will put the stock pads back on and car will get a good cleaning with wheels off after the track day and reinstall the Hawks. No issues at all with them. I have over 30K on my car too.