Brake Dust

GFK007 · 09-20-2020, 07:36 PM

Anyone have any suggestions as to how to best handle, or this just an "is what it is," situation?

Feels like even after just a few miles after a detail, and the rims need to be wiped down again. Makes me insane!!!

Thanks.

aw305 · 09-20-2020, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by GFK007

Anyone have any suggestions as to how to best handle, or this just an "is what it is," situation?

Feels like even after just a few miles after a detail, and the rims need to be wiped down again. Makes me insane!!!

Thanks.

Reach out to r33_RGSport he just got a batch of low dust pads

suby01 · 09-20-2020, 07:48 PM

Get your wheels ceramic coated as well. The brake dust will still accumulate the same way. But you can take a hose and rinse it off when you get home. Meanwhile the rest of the car stays clean in between washes.

romero1990 · 09-20-2020, 08:10 PM

akebono ceramic pads.. or at least they are easily cleaned out

r33_RGSport · 09-20-2020, 08:32 PM

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akebono ceramic pads.. or at least they are easily cleaned out

Do they have it yet?

My brake pads just arrived last week. Just installed one locally over the weekend.

Listed on my website already.

spta97 · 09-20-2020, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by suby01

Get your wheels ceramic coated as well. The brake dust will still accumulate the same way. But you can take a hose and rinse it off when you get home. Meanwhile the rest of the car stays clean in between washes.

My ceramic coated wheels do not rinse off.

aw305 · 09-21-2020, 09:04 AM

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My ceramic coated wheels do not rinse off.

mine either, Gyeon Rim is on mine

aw305 · 09-21-2020, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Do they have it yet?

My brake pads just arrived last week. Just installed one locally over the weekend.

Listed on my website already.

Does my shipping and handling include you coming to do the install as well?

r33_RGSport · 09-21-2020, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by aw305

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Do they have it yet?

My brake pads just arrived last week. Just installed one locally over the weekend.

Listed on my website already.

Does my shipping and handling include you coming to do the install as well?

allinon72 · 09-21-2020, 04:30 PM

Ceramic coating helps but brake dust is a different animal and unfortunately cannot just be sprayed off. M pad dust seems to be particularly sticky. However, a quick spray of brake cleaner usually removes most of it.

2020X3MCDG · 09-21-2020, 10:34 PM

Sonax wheel cleaner

4151zero · 09-22-2020, 12:15 AM

this stuff works wonders on Mbrake dust, beware it will make your garage stink as it off gasses post cleaning The odor is unavoidable but harmless otherwise

Adam's Wheel Cleaner (16oz) - Tough On Brake Dust Wheel Car Detailing Formula | Car Cleaning Barrel & Rim Cleaner | Safe On Clear Coated Polished Plasti Dipped Wheels | Wheel Brush Car Wash Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BPGGSCW/ref=cm_sw_ Adam's Wheel Cleaner (16oz) - Tough On Brake Dust Wheel Car Detailing Formula | Car Cleaning Barrel & Rim Cleaner | Safe On Clear Coated Polished Plasti Dipped Wheels | Wheel Brush Car Wash Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BPGGSCW..._NFyAFb66VEZ96 r_cp_api_i_NFyAFb66VEZ96

allinon72 · 09-22-2020, 03:35 PM

Can't go wrong with Adams. My current favorite wheel cleaner is P&S Brake Buster.

GFK007 · 09-22-2020, 05:30 PM

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Can't go wrong with Adams. My current favorite wheel cleaner is P&S Brake Buster.

Thanks guy. Presume this just makes cleaning easier, doesn't prevent heavy build up? Need to update the pads to change that?

4151zero · 09-22-2020, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GFK007

Thanks guy. Presume this just makes cleaning easier, doesn't prevent heavy build up? Need to update the pads to change that?

yessir, and these modern wheel cleaners take some of the agony away

Savage_M3 · 06-20-2022, 07:28 PM

Do any of you have a go to brush that works well on the 826M wheels? I haven't even hit a 1000 miles there the buildup is really noticeable. I just ordered a gallon of Adams wheel cleaner to help too.

JOHNBMWM5 · 06-21-2022, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by allinon72

Can't go wrong with Adams. My current favorite wheel cleaner is P&S Brake Buster.

I use this Brake Buster even on my CCB's snow foam it on jet wash it off.

jackal15 · 06-21-2022, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JOHNBMWM5

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Originally Posted by allinon72

Can't go wrong with Adams. My current favorite wheel cleaner is P&S Brake Buster.

I use this Brake Buster even on my CCB's snow foam it on jet wash it off.

Would brake buster remove ceramic coating? I just did my rims a couple weeks ago and want to find a better clear for everyday washes

Mike02z · 06-21-2022, 04:53 PM

Holy resurrection of a dead thread 😁 My personal experience is ceramic pads do cut down on dust. The problem for me was the brakes did not have the bite that regular brakes had. I’d prefer cleaning vs reducing my stopping power. If you have the 892 wheels, they are harder to clean than the 765’s.

STi from DSM · 06-21-2022, 07:51 PM

The 892 rims look SO GOOD, but you have to clean them and they have so many areas to clean Vs. the 795 rims.
This may sound absolutely ridiculous but when I spray my tires with tire shine, I have had great luck with wiping off the tire shine on the rims and it takes the brake dust with it.

TENPIN · 06-21-2022, 08:05 PM

Sonax The Beast Wheel Cleaner works pretty good on my ceramic coated wheels.

Edgar_FriendlyX3M · 06-22-2022, 09:46 AM

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Sonax The Beast Wheel Cleaner works pretty good on my ceramic coated wheels.

I second this. Sonax has worked great for me. Picked up 2 more bottles yesterday as a matter of fact. I tried a few other cleaners in the past but the sonax seemed to be the most aggressive but won't ruin the wheel finish. Spray on dry wheels and let it sit for a few. Easy brush off then with a wet wheel brush.

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4151zero HOV clogger 134 Rep 262 Posts Drives: ///M5 and i3 BEV Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: SFO NORCAL iTrader: (4)	this stuff works wonders on Mbrake dust, beware it will make your garage stink as it off gasses post cleaning The odor is unavoidable but harmless otherwise Adam's Wheel Cleaner (16oz) - Tough On Brake Dust Wheel Car Detailing Formula \| Car Cleaning Barrel & Rim Cleaner \| Safe On Clear Coated Polished Plasti Dipped Wheels \| Wheel Brush Car Wash Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BPGGSCW/ref=cm_sw_ Adam's Wheel Cleaner (16oz) - Tough On Brake Dust Wheel Car Detailing Formula \| Car Cleaning Barrel & Rim Cleaner \| Safe On Clear Coated Polished Plasti Dipped Wheels \| Wheel Brush Car Wash Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BPGGSCW..._NFyAFb66VEZ96 r_cp_api_i_NFyAFb66VEZ96
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