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04-27-2003, 03:23 PM

Humpa

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Dust Shields

Would anyone reccomend some sort of dust shields for the rims to lessen the brake dust?

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04-27-2003, 04:36 PM

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That would look dumb wouldn't it? It might cut down on the dust, but then you wouldn't get to see the brakes.

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04-28-2003, 05:00 AM

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I had a set on my car (non Brembo - 17" wheels) and they worked quite well. Then I got Hawk HPS pads and NO dust!!! Now I have no shields, new 18" wheels and still no dust!

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04-28-2003, 06:45 AM

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dust sheilds also block airflow over the brakes, meaning increased fade. I wouldnt put them on mine, its not too hard to wash your rims once a week to keep things looking nice.

new pads will alleviate the problem, and waxing the rims will ease the task of cleaning the dust off.