I haven't seen dust from brakes like this since my MB C320...!
02-15-06, 04:11 PM
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I just take a couple of buckets of warm H2O out throw in a little Meguiers or Mr. Moto in and wash em down then rinse em.
Takes about 15-20 minutes....no big deal.
You can switch your pads to a semi-ceramic or ceramic pad that will have similar stopping distances and minimal brake dust if you like.
Great brakes are generally attributed to a couple of things:
1) Big rotors -- Hmm...got those.
2) Soft pads -- Apparently got those.
3) Stainless lines -- Not sure here. I haven't checked yet but, I'd be surprised.
4) Multi-piston calipers -- I mean 4 not the 2 we have.
Takes about 15-20 minutes....no big deal.
You can switch your pads to a semi-ceramic or ceramic pad that will have similar stopping distances and minimal brake dust if you like.
Great brakes are generally attributed to a couple of things:
1) Big rotors -- Hmm...got those.
2) Soft pads -- Apparently got those.
3) Stainless lines -- Not sure here. I haven't checked yet but, I'd be surprised.
4) Multi-piston calipers -- I mean 4 not the 2 we have.
02-16-06, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by pokerface
bagwell.. glad to see you over here too.
..how are the IS's brakes compared to the W203 (nonsport, I assume)
..how are the IS's brakes compared to the W203 (nonsport, I assume)
You were on mbworld too huh?
02-16-06, 11:28 AM
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I also notice less brake dust sticks to my HREs when I keep a couple coats of Zaino on 'em.
02-16-06, 11:29 AM
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Sure its got a lot of dust... but what car with soft brakes doesn't??? Go buy yourself some Eagle One All Wheel Cleaner... a face brush... and a spoke brush... and the job will be an easy one to handle 
02-16-06, 11:36 AM
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EV ftw!!!
I have the Axis Metal Master brake pads on my GS (StopTech BBK kit in front) and there is almost zero brake dust.
If the pads are harder (wears out the rotors faster), there is less brake dust. Mine are obviously harder pads than stock pads.
If the pads are harder (wears out the rotors faster), there is less brake dust. Mine are obviously harder pads than stock pads.
03-17-06, 11:30 PM
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When it's time for new brakes, I'm going to switch to Akebono ceramic pads to see if that helps with the dust problem. I've been getting good feedback from customers about these ceramic pads.
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Originally Posted by saske
ha ha, the same thing happened to me when I was given a ES330 loaner car. I almost went through the stop sign. I couldn't believe the difference in the brakes and now that I am back in my IS, I appreciate the brakes even more. We will see how much I like the brakes when the first service on the brakes comes due!!!
I'm not sure about the auto world, but on my bike I'm using kevlar pads and they have great stopping power and doesn't kick off much brake dust on my chrome rims. Are kevlar pads available for cars as well?
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