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Old 06-10-2007, 03:48 PM
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Ok how does everyone keep brake dust off of their wheels. Ive tried the michelin stuff, sucks, Ive tried nxt spray wax sucks. What do you all suggest? Is actual wheel wax any good?
Old 06-10-2007, 04:23 PM
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As for wax i usually use "wheel max" wax or natty's wheel wax.. both are made to withstand heat from the brakes on to the wheel
Old 06-10-2007, 04:35 PM
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Where can I get them. Thanks
Old 06-10-2007, 06:11 PM
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just switch to hawk pads. they will leave less dust than the oem pads. you can do that when you need pads.
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I had ebc green stuff pads(terrible) they were loud and high dust, But did great on the dragon. I used 95% of the pad on the dragon and they were replaced the day before I left for zday. Anyway I now have some posi quiet pads which are supposed to be better than hawk hps according to mynismo.com We will see whenever my cars brakes decide to work again.
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let us know what you find out about those pads.
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New pads work wonders.
Old 06-10-2007, 06:24 PM
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I switched to hawk hps pads and definitely noticed a difference over the stock pads, the still get dusty, but not as fast as before
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The ebc green stuff dusted more than stock, but stopped great.
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Brake dust is telling me that the brakes are working, its just a part of cleaning the car.
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Switch to Hawk's.....end of story
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Originally Posted by devildoc
Switch to Hawk's.....end of story
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Old 06-16-2007, 05:41 PM
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brake dust shield, maybe? I've seen them on other vehicles before, so thought I'd suggest those.
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I've used wheelwax when i had stock brake pads, they help. I've got hawk hps pads now and they barely dust at all, the downside is the sucky performance. I've got a set of Nismo R-Tunes waiting to go in when i get a chance.
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dont drive
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