Brake dust!!

[.Steve]

Detailed my car about 3 weeks ago... Back wheels are still pretty clean, but every time I look at my front wheels they seem to be covered in more and more brake dust!

I'm not a late or harsh braker so don't get how its so bad! Probably a stupid question, but was wondering if there's a way of preventing it? Or at least a decent method of cleaning to prevent it or something?

Cheers, Steve

 

[Fred@BTM]

brake dust = brakes are working, so stop worrying about it

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

You've probably got drums on the back so that's why they're cleaner than the front.

Take the wheels off, clean them properly then seal them with wax/sealant/Gteqniq C5 etc.

Check the detailing section for guides/information.

 

[JackJack]

brake dust = brakes are working, so stop worrying about it

+1

Also some makes of pads give off more dust than others iirc.

 

[Ben]

Get some wheel cleaner on them to get them spotless and apply a few coats of wax to protect them, then when you next wash the brake dust it'll come off easier.

 

[.Steve]

brake dust = brakes are working, so stop worrying about it

Haha, I wasn't worrying about them working, its just a pain to look at!

Cheers guys

 

[Dan519]

Haha, I wasn't worrying about them working, its just a pain to look at!

Cheers guys

Driving cars > looking at cars