mapitts

Does anybody else out there have a problem with brake dust?? I mean like terrible. I have the 3.73 axle package and from what I understand it is more or less the "Trac Pac" minus the tires. I am also under the impression that means high performance brake pads and larger front roters. What other pads is anyone using that may cut down on all this dust. I also do not run upb to the stop light and throw out the anchor so to speak.

GTjoe49

I have a similar setup, but have not noticed an unusual amount of brake dust. I have not had to clean my wheels any more than I normally would. I also have not noticed the fronts getting any dustier than the rears. I have over 15K on the odo with plenty left on the pads, so wear is not an issue.

mapitts

I noticed your wheels a different than mine. I have the silver painted 5 spoke's. The dust REALLY shows up on them. I am wondering if Hawk pads are less prone to dust.

anadventurer1

I have used the Hawk HPS pads on several of my rides. The brake dust was greatly reduced while while braking and wear improved. Since they last longer and you'll use less cleaner they are worth the investment.

wingless

The brakes are getting too much usage.

My driving has me using the brakes infrequently. I get almost no dust and my brakes typically last well over 100K miles.

GTjoe49

My winter snowshoes run on the 5-spoke wheels and I have not noticed excessive brake dust.

I would certainly try a different pad.

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FastDEW

The factory 3.73 and Track Pack both use the same front pad. It is made by Performance Friction, which is a very high performance pad. They are good when hot, little fade and tend to squeal and have extra dust.

Having said that though, i have the 3.73 package (which means Performance Friction Pads) and I drive fairly hard. I have not had any abnormal brake dust. In fact, I feel I have had very little brake dust considering how hard I drive.

Are you having the issue on both sides? If only one side, you could have a stuck caliper. If it is on both side, perhaps you are riding the brake a bit? I havent seen or heard of this issue on a 2010.

mapitts

No, it is all the way around. Maybe I am doing what wingless said, to a degree. I do a lot of driving in town. Although I do nt fly up to a red light and bring it to a screeching halt, I may be braking a little "harder" than I used to. It is not turning the wheels black. It is a just a little brown soon after washing.

FastDEW

Usually (in my experience anyway) you tend to get more brake dust if you are riding the brakes then hitting them hard at the last minute.

I guess one questions is - What are you comparing it to? It is a performance car, so the brake dust will be more than an SUV or grociery getter.

jawsgt

i have the same broblem. when i first got the car they squiked quite a bit and had alot of brake dust so i took it back to the dealer and had them replace everything. well it still does the same thing. my 19 in. silver wheels will turn black if i dont clean them and i dont use my brakes very hard either