Brake dust dam annoying

Watersidef30 · 07-26-2020, 03:16 PM

Has anyone come up with any ideas to stop these wheels getting covered in dust?
It's like a proper full time career keeping them clean

KennyP · 07-27-2020, 09:49 AM

You could try waxing your wheels. Or use some sort of sealant on them. Maybe it makes it easier to clean.

Havent tried it myself but i was told that some people do that and would help. Google is your friend on that matter.

Another idea is aftermarket pads that claim low dust buildup. Havent tried any because i like to use OEM pad and rotors. Idea behind it is longevity. BMW has 5 year inclusive service when new, so they probably designed / used parts that last for a long time so they would not have to replace them often and keep cost down. Dont know if its actually true but thats my thinking behind it.

paris1 · 07-27-2020, 01:42 PM

I've found that dealer pads don't really dust much. Have had oe BMW pads on all four corners for 60+k miles now with only minor dust problems. Do you know what kind of pads are on the car Watersidef30?

Watersidef30 · 07-29-2020, 12:24 PM

OEM pads and discs. Main Dealer replaced them before I collected it .

It is just highly annoying on wheels

jeebus87 · 07-29-2020, 07:01 PM

I like Akebono ceramic pads for this very reason. The initial bite is not as firm but the stopping power is the same. You could swap out your pads and give those a shot.

eli371 · 08-13-2020, 06:31 PM

I bought Niche Targa in matte grey so I don't notice it.
I still use Sonax though, best wheel cleaner imo.

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Watersidef30 Private 27 Rep 93 Posts Drives: f30 320d ed Join Date: May 2015 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	Brake dust dam annoying Has anyone come up with any ideas to stop these wheels getting covered in dust? It's like a proper full time career keeping them clean
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KennyP Lieutenant 141 Rep 461 Posts Drives: 2009 Havana E89 Z4 Sdrive35i Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Estonia iTrader: (0)	You could try waxing your wheels. Or use some sort of sealant on them. Maybe it makes it easier to clean. Havent tried it myself but i was told that some people do that and would help. Google is your friend on that matter. Another idea is aftermarket pads that claim low dust buildup. Havent tried any because i like to use OEM pad and rotors. Idea behind it is longevity. BMW has 5 year inclusive service when new, so they probably designed / used parts that last for a long time so they would not have to replace them often and keep cost down. Dont know if its actually true but thats my thinking behind it. __________________ 2009 35i DCT Havana brown with ivory white interior. Mods: Cobb stage 1+FMIC, Wagner EVO1 FMIC, BMS DCI, KW V3 suspension, M3 front control arms, Hardrace RTAB, Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires.
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paris1 Captain 90 Rep 745 Posts Drives: 2013 35i Space Grey over Coral Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Northern Calif. iTrader: (0)	I've found that dealer pads don't really dust much. Have had oe BMW pads on all four corners for 60+k miles now with only minor dust problems. Do you know what kind of pads are on the car Watersidef30?
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Watersidef30 Private 27 Rep 93 Posts Drives: f30 320d ed Join Date: May 2015 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	OEM pads and discs. Main Dealer replaced them before I collected it . It is just highly annoying on wheels
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jeebus87 Second Lieutenant 32 Rep 292 Posts Drives: '11 atacama yellow Z4 35i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (4)	I like Akebono ceramic pads for this very reason. The initial bite is not as firm but the stopping power is the same. You could swap out your pads and give those a shot.
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eli371 Private 35 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 2022 m240i Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I bought Niche Targa in matte grey so I don't notice it. I still use Sonax though, best wheel cleaner imo.
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