Slalomguy Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I'm getting tired of cleaning the brake dust off my front alloy wheels on my 350. Is there a fix for this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluey Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 New brake pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slalomguy Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 New brake pads. not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed_IS250 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 its true, there is from Lexus US dustless oem pads, that were as part of a recall or something.....there was a thread on this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexus Nerd Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Zed_IS250's right: There are low-dust pads available, but reportedly not available as a warranty fix. Search for "dust" in this forum for lots of threads on this issue. The only thing I can add to what's already written is that, as an alternative to pad replacement, you can coat your wheels with something that repels dust, or at least makes them easier to wash off. Autoglym has something; Meguiars has a metal polish. They also have a dust-repelling spray but, alas, it isn't available in Oz yet and, as an aerosol, it would be hard to import yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slalomguy Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 I was thinking ceramic pads or similar? Found this http://www.ebcbrakes.com/automotive/redstuff_brake_pads/redstuff_brake_pads.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexus Nerd Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 mikenbn advises to use EBC brakes with EBC rotors; otherwise, your rotors will wear out quickly. DANSLEX agrees, and also suggests you try Green Stuff instead of Red Stuff. IronFist uses dba rotors with dba ceramic pads, and seems very happy with the result. Honestly, do the search ... You'll find a wealth of information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluey Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I was thinking ceramic pads or similar? Found this http://www.ebcbrakes...rake_pads.shtml You don't need ceramics to stop the dust. I changed to Bendix CGT and have no more dust issues. Now takes about 3 weeks for them to start looking dirty. But it rarely gets that long between washes, so is no problem for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantis Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 The Lexus replacement pads from the US are worth the money (around $127/set delivered). I just don't get dust on the front wheels anymore.. no matter how many months I leave between washes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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