Brake Dust
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Heel & Toe
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From: Virginia Beach Virginia
Brake Dust
I traded my 2000 FRC for a 2003 Silver Z06 and I love it, with one exception. The brake dust is driving me freaking crazy. My C-5 didn't dust near a bad as the Z. I am having to clean the dust off the rims at least every other day and it is pretty frustrating. Any suggestions on pads that perform well but don't generate the dust of the OEM Z pads?
Pro
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From: Fayetteville NC
I use Poorboy's World Wheel Sealant on my black Z06 motorsports. A few coats on each wheel, & you will be amazed at how long the wheels stay clean.
http://www.poorboysworld.com/wheel-sealant.htm
http://www.poorboysworld.com/wheel-sealant.htm
Melting Slicks
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From: MDT
Originally Posted by ram965
I have an 2003 C5 that has the same problem. I get tons of break dust. Is there a way to resolve this or limit it?
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From: The Beautiful Greater Bay Area California
At least try the ceramics, and, see, if they fit the bill for you. I like the Hawk pads, and, Performance Friction brake pads, myself. However, you still get dust. So try the ceramics. 
Pro
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You might want to try some Porterfield R4S pads. They are a carbon/kevlar formula, and also they are a little spendy. But even with slotted rotors I thought they dusted about the same as ceramic and have a better initial bite.
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From: Northern Illinois
Oldtimer
Originally Posted by Icemanskis
Switch to ceramic brake pads to minimize the amount of dust on the wheels.
I've had ceramic pads on my car for several years and get very little brake dust. I also wipe my wheels off every time I drive it. I put ceramic pads on the front of my wife's Escape about 2 months ago and can't believe the difference they've made. Her front wheels/tires would literally be black in a week or so with the standard pads, but they've stayed very clean with the ceramic pads.
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From: Northern Illinois
Oldtimer
Originally Posted by saniterium92128
Do ceramic pads brake as well and last as long?
Team Owner
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From: CT
Originally Posted by Icemanskis
Switch to ceramic brake pads to minimize the amount of dust on the wheels.
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From: Haymarket VA
Originally Posted by Icemanskis
Switch to ceramic brake pads to minimize the amount of dust on the wheels.
I switched to ceramics and I'm very happy. I had a Mercedes with aftermarket wheels pull up to me intraffic and ask how I kept my wheels so clean or did I clean them everytime I drove. Very little dust with Durastop ceramics. Braking is fine for the street.
Pro
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From: Long Island ny
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Here's what works prety well for me.
http://www.corrosionx.com/rejexmain.html
After two coats of this stuff, when I do my weekly car wash I am able to spray on Blue Coral wheel cleaner (cheap) and remove 99% of the wheel filth without touching the wheels. I try to re-apply the rejex every two months or so to keep a good coating on the wheels. I will try the ceramic pads when it comes time for a brake job, but I can't see changing perfectly good pads until they need to be changed.
I use this stuff on the entire car also. It shines well and seems to allow the Califoniia duster to do a pretty good job of bug removal.
http://www.corrosionx.com/rejexmain.html
After two coats of this stuff, when I do my weekly car wash I am able to spray on Blue Coral wheel cleaner (cheap) and remove 99% of the wheel filth without touching the wheels. I try to re-apply the rejex every two months or so to keep a good coating on the wheels. I will try the ceramic pads when it comes time for a brake job, but I can't see changing perfectly good pads until they need to be changed.
I use this stuff on the entire car also. It shines well and seems to allow the Califoniia duster to do a pretty good job of bug removal.
Racer
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From: Portland, Oregon . To err is human, to forgive is NOT company policy
fred beans is the cheapest i've seen for the gm dura stop ceramic pads.
$115.99 for both front and rear.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...s&forum_id=103
$115.99 for both front and rear.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...s&forum_id=103