2017 2SS -- Do your wheels get dirty VERY fast? - Page 2

tcal780 · 04-10-2018, 06:59 AM

Z26 pads and then HydrO2 your wheels while they're off. They'll stay looking fresh.

Biscuit.fr · 04-10-2018, 07:21 AM

Z26
I just regret

Not to have switch them before
Almost no dust with power stop z26
No difference for daily drive

Rayfield · 04-10-2018, 08:44 AM

Great thread...probably my biggest complaint about the car after a month of ownership is how fast the black builds up on the wheels. And I don't really abuse my brakes, very much.

Spartan268 · 04-10-2018, 10:13 AM

Noticed this as well. For the time being I'm waiting for the pads to wear out then I'll replace them with something more forgiving on my wheels. My friend with a 08 TL Type S had the same issues with his Brembos as well. It's just the nature of their pads I guess.

grampa_ss · 04-10-2018, 10:43 AM

Also, the easiest brake job I've ever done. All you need is a hammer and a punch.

torqueaddict · 04-10-2018, 11:08 AM

Yep, I use paint sealant which makes it easier to hose the dust off. Works well enough. I'll consider carbon fiber pads like the Z26 when it's time to change them. For now, I can deal with it.

SomeGeoffGuy · 04-10-2018, 11:20 AM

Those pads are supposed to dust heavy because they are rated for racing. If you don't race it or drive it hard, you can get the GM touring low dust equivalent from the Cadillac that has the same calipers (can't remember if it was ATS-V or CTS-V-Sport). FWIW, this is my second Camaro with this compound, and although it does dust like crazy, I have 60,000 miles without a warped rotor.

-Geoff

grampa_ss · 04-11-2018, 12:27 PM

WOW...it's been 3 days and my wheels are still gloss black. This is new territory for me.

MackSteelPrivateEye · 04-11-2018, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Need4Camaro

Can you or anyone recommend any kind of brake pads I should upgrade to to assist with that while retaining good braking power, or even improving it?

Likewise, will ceramic coating the wheels help?

Just get some caliper covers.

init4fun · 04-11-2018, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Need4Camaro

I have Brembo's on my 99 Z28 and they don't dust anywhere nearly as fast as the Brembo's on my 2SS. They dust ALOT. I can have the whole car clean and not even 2 days later it looks like I've driven the car for 2 weeks without washing it. I'm not exagurating when I say 2 days either, its literally not even getting 3 days and the wheels are just filfthy... Does anyone else experience this? I don't mind washing it don't get me wrong.. I just never had brakes that got dirty this fast.

3 Days??? Mine are filthy in 3 miles.

Less actually. Last year I got sh!t from the guys at the car show due to dirty wheels. I drove less than a mile after just washing the car.

SPARTAN sui · 04-11-2018, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MackSteelPrivateEye

Just get some caliper covers.

No, that probably wouldn't help much and they look bad. Just as bad as painting drum brakes.

I have the PowerStop pads as well and they're great. Initial bite isn't as good, that's true, but they work just as well otherwise and no dust. I wash my car twice a week if it's nice out. This has saved me a ton of time and now I don't have to use dedicated wheel cleaner that smells horrible. Just car shampoo to get rid of the dust and dirt from the road.

My only complaint is the pads are noisy when wet. It only affects the first one or two stops when you're using your car. After that it's fine. Just know they'll squeak a bit at first if they get wet.

mcintyre1969 · 04-11-2018, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SPARTAN sui

No, that probably wouldn't help much and they look bad. Just as bad as painting drum brakes.

I have the PowerStop pads as well and they're great. Initial bite isn't as good, that's true, but they work just as well otherwise and no dust. I wash my car twice a week if it's nice out. This has saved me a ton of time and now I don't have to use dedicated wheel cleaner that smells horrible. Just car shampoo to get rid of the dust and dirt from the road.

My only complaint is the pads are noisy when wet. It only affects the first one or two stops when you're using your car. After that it's fine. Just know they'll squeak a bit at first if they get wet.

Mine ( ceramic Power stop) squeal the first couple brakes in the morning. Can this be fixed?

MrRuss · 04-11-2018, 03:47 PM

I used power stop on my corvette and my son's 2000 Camaro. They worked great and no more dirty wheels (mostly)

SPARTAN sui · 04-11-2018, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mcintyre1969

Mine ( ceramic Power stop) squeal the first couple brakes in the morning. Can this be fixed?

I only have this issue if they get wet, though I've noticed it happening this winter after it's been sitting for days in the garage. I'm sure moisture is playing a role though as there's a ton of moisture in the air with it snowing, thawing, freezing, repeat.

So I don't have the issue you're describing. The first thing I did when I had the pads put on last spring was the bedding procedure. Did you bed your pads when they were installed?

https://www.powerstop.com/brake-pad-break-in-procedure/

04-10-2018, 10:43 AM	#19
grampa_ss Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Stansbury Park, Utah Posts: 1,092	Also, the easiest brake job I've ever done. All you need is a hammer and a punch. __________________ 2016 2SS, MRC, NPP, A8. Procharger P-1X,Stage II,std bypass, 3.9, Alky Meth - 10.84 @129 - DA+2000 New Mods - GPI drop ins, Kooks 2", LT4 fueling, Cam, Circle D Converter, 3.5 pulley & dual nozzle meth.

04-10-2018, 11:20 AM	#21
SomeGeoffGuy Drives: 2023 2SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,062	Those pads are supposed to dust heavy because they are rated for racing. If you don't race it or drive it hard, you can get the GM touring low dust equivalent from the Cadillac that has the same calipers (can't remember if it was ATS-V or CTS-V-Sport). FWIW, this is my second Camaro with this compound, and although it does dust like crazy, I have 60,000 miles without a warped rotor. -Geoff __________________ '12 2SS RS Convertible - Traded in. '16 2SS Convertible - White on white, mag-ride, NPP, nav. Sold! '23 2SS Convertible -Same as above except orange.

04-11-2018, 12:27 PM	#22
grampa_ss Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Stansbury Park, Utah Posts: 1,092	WOW...it's been 3 days and my wheels are still gloss black. This is new territory for me. __________________ 2016 2SS, MRC, NPP, A8. Procharger P-1X,Stage II,std bypass, 3.9, Alky Meth - 10.84 @129 - DA+2000 New Mods - GPI drop ins, Kooks 2", LT4 fueling, Cam, Circle D Converter, 3.5 pulley & dual nozzle meth.

04-11-2018, 03:47 PM	#27
MrRuss Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 207	I used power stop on my corvette and my son's 2000 Camaro. They worked great and no more dirty wheels (mostly) __________________ Mr Russ Tim "the tool man" Taylor is my hero My Garage: '16 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS, Summit White, Adrenaline Red -- Rotofab CAI, Soler TB, 1 7/8 coated LT's, Full 3" mids, 3" Stainless Works NPP mufflers, Flex Fuel, E85/91 tuned '20 Honda Oddysey Elite 25th Anniversary Edition --wifes car, she said "No more SUV's" after the 2 CX-9's totaled

04-10-2018, 06:59 AM	#15
tcal780 Drives: 16 1SS White M6 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: NEPA Posts: 155	Z26 pads and then HydrO2 your wheels while they're off. They'll stay looking fresh.

04-10-2018, 07:21 AM	#16
Biscuit.fr Drives: Red hot ZL1 A10 2017 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: MS Back to France (29) Posts: 804	Z26 I just regret Not to have switch them before Almost no dust with power stop z26 No difference for daily drive

04-10-2018, 08:44 AM	#17
Rayfield Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 64	Great thread...probably my biggest complaint about the car after a month of ownership is how fast the black builds up on the wheels. And I don't really abuse my brakes, very much.

04-10-2018, 10:13 AM	#18
Spartan268 Drives: HB 2SS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 518	Noticed this as well. For the time being I'm waiting for the pads to wear out then I'll replace them with something more forgiving on my wheels. My friend with a 08 TL Type S had the same issues with his Brembos as well. It's just the nature of their pads I guess.

04-10-2018, 11:08 AM	#20
torqueaddict Drives: Tesla M3 LR-AWD [Former 1SS owner] Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Miami Posts: 950	Yep, I use paint sealant which makes it easier to hose the dust off. Works well enough. I'll consider carbon fiber pads like the Z26 when it's time to change them. For now, I can deal with it.

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