The problem with my car is that the body tends to stay clean, but the brake dust collects quick! i guess this is the cost of owning wheels.

 

do u still have the stock brake pads?

 

Brake dust is my nemesis. That usually decides when I wash the car. I just can't stand to have nasty rims.
You could change to pads that dust less, but usually when the rims are dusty, the body is a li'l dirty too.

 

If you're talking about the stock pads, they drive most owners nuts with the brake dust, mostly on the front rims.
Valid idea.

 

2-3 times a week and at least once a month with all 4 wheels off the car to wash the inside.

 

i wash my car at least once a week but polish my wheels like every other day

 

thanks for the feedback, what brakepads do you guys suggest?

 

i'm still on my stockers right now..saving up for some really nice bbk's

 

I know what you guys mean. I hardly take out my Z but when I park it back in the garage and wipe it down with a microfiber towel I collect a lot of brake dust just from a short drive. I'd be more concerned if it was a daily driver, but I can live with it since I hardly take it out

 

hawk pads
EBC pads
less than half the dust of stock pads

 

Try morse ceramic. Used EBC first, very good mileage. Morse half the price and just as good with very little brake dust.

 

i REALLY need to do this...but im too lazy.

 

Hot rims will save you alot of time on cleaning wheels.

 

Is this a problem with pre 06-07?

I have hardly any brake dust. I can drive for 2 weeks and not have as much brake dust as I had on my IS250 in one day.

 

I have hawk pads, i still wash the rims once every week or two.

 

Try not to polish every day. You will ruin your clear coat on your rims, but if its chrome never mind.

 

You ppl that are polishing/washing your wheels 2-3 times a week can significantly cut this down with some aftermarket pads such as hawks or bobcats from carbotech.

 

In terms of minimal brake dust, economical price, AND maintaining performance ...Hawks FTW!

 

once a week with water and car soap.

 

thanks for these suggestions!