brake dust shields
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From: Lacey WA RVN 68-69
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Your'e still going to get some dust build-up. The factory wheels use the "vanes" designed into the wheel to get air to pass thru the wheel and cool the brakes. A shield will restrict the airflow and you may see excessive heat in the brakes which can raise the temperature of the brake fluid to the point where it will boil and result in serious brake fading.
Are you not getting dust on the other wheel?? It sounds like there is either different pad types installed or one brake caliper is not working properly.
Are you not getting dust on the other wheel?? It sounds like there is either different pad types installed or one brake caliper is not working properly.
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
That and/or a low dust pad will do the trick, but both will decrease your braking potential somewhat.
If you don't race it, it probably won't matter.
If you don't race it, it probably won't matter.
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From: alaska
brake dust is always a nuisance (it seems),but if its uneven i would be for taking it apart and seeing why.
you may have some scoring on the left rotor or the right brake may not even be working.does it pull under hard braking?
as far as those shields go,find a pic of some installed,you will likely pass on that option.with most wheels they are pretty ugly.(uglier than dust anyway)
dont know about which pads are better for dust,but i have ceramics on mine and they do leave dust on the wheels,plus they are noisy when cold.seem to grab when i need em tho,and thats all i care about in a brake pad.
you may have some scoring on the left rotor or the right brake may not even be working.does it pull under hard braking?
as far as those shields go,find a pic of some installed,you will likely pass on that option.with most wheels they are pretty ugly.(uglier than dust anyway)
dont know about which pads are better for dust,but i have ceramics on mine and they do leave dust on the wheels,plus they are noisy when cold.seem to grab when i need em tho,and thats all i care about in a brake pad.
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Originally Posted by LT1SPUD
...i'm getting alot of brake dust build up on my left front wheel...thinking of installing brake dust shields....anybody else installed them? how well do they work? 
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From: St. Peters MO Sometimes you have to prove yourself by doing alot of killing or alot of dying...
It sounds like you have a brake problem that needs to be addressed... and while you are at it... ceramic pads don't leave dust.
