Members Login
Username 
 
Password 
    Remember Me  
MINI Club Of WNY -> Garage -> Brake dust!!!
Post Info TOPIC: Brake dust!!!
harraby


Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 11
Date:
Brake dust!!!
Permalink  

We have an '07 R56 S and I am very very fed up with the amount of brake dust that it generates. If we drive the car 20 miles the wheels look like they haven't been washed in months! I had hoped that it would get better once the car had more miles on it, but so far (16K) it hasn't changed.
I've seen low dust pads advertised at mossmini and mini mania: http://new.minimania.com/web/Item/g2nmb2025/invDetail.cfm
are they worth the money and effort? Our factory wheels are starting to show small black dots that I can't scrub off-last year I had to use polishing compound to clean them! basically I'll spend the money if it doesn't void the warranty or reduce the power of the brakes (which is awesome!)

__________________
'07 MCS, sport + premium pkg, m/t, white stripes
TrixieinNY


Motorer

Status: Offline
Posts: 399
Date:
Permalink  

I feel your pain! Bruto has the same issue. We haven't invested in this yet but it's on the list. I remember one of the Tier Mini guys had a good recommendation but can't remember the specifics...

__________________

nicole

Bruto: 07 S PS/W, Alta 19mm Rear Sway, Einkei Wheels, Driving Lights (VIP Custom Parts bracket & Hella 500's), Alta Short Shifter, Stratmosphere coilovers, VIP Custom Parts CAI & Strut Bar

Sid: 06 S, Astro Black, many many many mods...
jimmyd


Motorist

Status: Offline
Posts: 111
Date:
Permalink  

i just use mothers mag polish and the dust just washes right off .

__________________
My Links:
sigpic27467_3.gif 
http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/suspension/117236-gallery-show-me-your-lowered-mini-new-post.html

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...nport?ref=name
bodosom


Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 25
Date:
Permalink  

I read this before Pat got her MINI and I had no idea how much the OEM pads shed.  However we went with black wheels (with red trim).  You can still see the dust but now it just looks like haze on the wheels.

__________________
jrbond007


Motorer

Status: Offline
Posts: 349
Date:
Permalink  

I used ceramic pads on our old PT. That pretty much eliminated brake dust,
but I don't know if they are made for Mini's, & then there is the warranty issues.
Has any one asked Towne about ceramic? That might be something to ask @ the rally.

__________________
'09 Sparkling Silver Clubman- "M" Premium Package, Piano black int, Black Jack side & rearview mirrors
pnf444


Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 70
Date:
Permalink  

I too get a ton of wheel dust. My wife think I have a fetish for cleaning wheels because I'm out there once a week in the summer.
I've got white wheels on the Mini and it's a battle to keep it looking nice. I've taken to pulling the wheels 2-3 a year to get the inside bowl done too.

I just put up with it. I didn't go to ceramic pad when we got the brakes done. It is a loosing battle.

I just use cheap spray on wheel cleaner and a great brush I got at Big Lots. Long handle and soft (long) brush.

__________________
PNF444

Hyper Blue, white top, white wheels and the Union Jacks mirrors.
Page 1 of 1  sorted by
Quick Reply

Please log in to post quick replies.
MINI Club Of WNY -> Garage -> Brake dust!!!
Tweet this page Post to Digg Post to Del.icio.us


Create your own FREE Forum
Report Abuse 		Powered by ActiveBoard