Brake Dust; is there really any solution
07-21-2013, 10:55 PM
#23
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07-21-2013, 11:14 PM
#24
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I put the Hawk Ceramics on my '12 GS and after a month I am just now seeing some dust on the wheels.. Also they are completely silent. I am very happy with the pads.
Now I do have Comp Grey wheels that tend to not show the dust as much, so maybe that is a factor.
Also, even though everyone says it is a 15 minute job to swap the pads, I paid through the nose to have the dealer install them. While I've turned a wrench or two in my time I tend to leave safety stuff, like brakes, to the experts. Perhaps they did something I wouldn't know to do. Finally I took care to bed the pads per Hawk instructions.
Now I do have Comp Grey wheels that tend to not show the dust as much, so maybe that is a factor.
Also, even though everyone says it is a 15 minute job to swap the pads, I paid through the nose to have the dealer install them. While I've turned a wrench or two in my time I tend to leave safety stuff, like brakes, to the experts. Perhaps they did something I wouldn't know to do. Finally I took care to bed the pads per Hawk instructions.
07-21-2013, 11:27 PM
#25
Race Director
I put the Hawk Ceramics on my '12 GS and after a month I am just now seeing some dust on the wheels.. Also they are completely silent. I am very happy with the pads.
Now I do have Comp Grey wheels that tend to not show the dust as much, so maybe that is a factor.
Also, even though everyone says it is a 15 minute job to swap the pads, I paid through the nose to have the dealer install them. While I've turned a wrench or two in my time I tend to leave safety stuff, like brakes, to the experts. Perhaps they did something I wouldn't know to do. Finally I took care to bed the pads per Hawk instructions.
Now I do have Comp Grey wheels that tend to not show the dust as much, so maybe that is a factor.
Also, even though everyone says it is a 15 minute job to swap the pads, I paid through the nose to have the dealer install them. While I've turned a wrench or two in my time I tend to leave safety stuff, like brakes, to the experts. Perhaps they did something I wouldn't know to do. Finally I took care to bed the pads per Hawk instructions.
07-22-2013, 07:16 AM
#26
I changed My 427 Vert to ceramic padlets from Orielly Auto Parts. I can wipe the wheels with a dry microfiber after driving and get almost no brake dust. The replacement process was a snap. Also, virtually no squeaking.
But, no dust
07-22-2013, 08:02 AM
#28
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I replaced the factory pads at 4000 miles with Hawk ceramic single pads last Sept. 2000 miles later, yes there is still dust just not nearly as much, has a red tint so on black rims it stands out, not a peep out of them at all, and very good bite (I don't track it). I'm like the rest of you, I like it clean and presentable, but the Hawks do dust just nowhere near the factory pads. They were easy to change out and a good project to get some hands on. If they start squeeling though I won't hesitate to try Carbotech. They were back-ordered on the single piece when I replaced mine, so gave the Hawks a try.
07-22-2013, 08:22 AM
#30
I wash my pads and calipers with the car . If the rotors are cold .... spray soap ..turn the wheel and rinse the black . Dust is good .... as the pad is soft enough to wear compared to rotors wearing . I'm sure if it rains heavy you may get a free wash .... not so much in southern California .
07-22-2013, 09:08 AM
#32
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I replaced the factory pads at 4000 miles with Hawk ceramic single pads last Sept. 2000 miles later, yes there is still dust just not nearly as much, has a red tint so on black rims it stands out, not a peep out of them at all, and very good bite (I don't track it). I'm like the rest of you, I like it clean and presentable, but the Hawks do dust just nowhere near the factory pads. They were easy to change out and a good project to get some hands on. If they start squeeling though I won't hesitate to try Carbotech. They were back-ordered on the single piece when I replaced mine, so gave the Hawks a try.
07-22-2013, 10:03 AM
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The Carbotech™ 1521™ is our high performance street compound. The 1521™ compound is known for its release and modulation, along with unmatched rotor friendliness. 1521™ is also a very low dusting and low noise compound with an excellent initial bite. This compound's excellent linear torque production provides incredible braking force without ABS intervention. Carbotech™ 1521™ operating range starts out at ambient and goes up to 800°F (426°C+). 1521™ is suitable for ALL street cars, perfect for your tow vehicle or fleet vehicle. Carbotech™ 1521™ is NOT recommended for ANY track use.
2010-2013
F 1521 multi $270
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R 1521 single $246
The Carbotech™ 1521™ is our high performance street compound. The 1521™ compound is known for its release and modulation, along with unmatched rotor friendliness. 1521™ is also a very low dusting and low noise compound with an excellent initial bite. This compound's excellent linear torque production provides incredible braking force without ABS intervention. Carbotech™ 1521™ operating range starts out at ambient and goes up to 800°F (426°C+). 1521™ is suitable for ALL street cars, perfect for your tow vehicle or fleet vehicle. Carbotech™ 1521™ is NOT recommended for ANY track use.
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07-22-2013, 10:53 AM
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2010-2013
F 1521 multi $270
F 1521 single $290
R 1521 multi $233
R 1521 single $246
The Carbotech™ 1521™ is our high performance street compound. The 1521™ compound is known for its release and modulation, along with unmatched rotor friendliness. 1521™ is also a very low dusting and low noise compound with an excellent initial bite. This compound's excellent linear torque production provides incredible braking force without ABS intervention. Carbotech™ 1521™ operating range starts out at ambient and goes up to 800°F (426°C+). 1521™ is suitable for ALL street cars, perfect for your tow vehicle or fleet vehicle. Carbotech™ 1521™ is NOT recommended for ANY track use.
2010-2013
F 1521 multi $270
F 1521 single $290
R 1521 multi $233
R 1521 single $246
The Carbotech™ 1521™ is our high performance street compound. The 1521™ compound is known for its release and modulation, along with unmatched rotor friendliness. 1521™ is also a very low dusting and low noise compound with an excellent initial bite. This compound's excellent linear torque production provides incredible braking force without ABS intervention. Carbotech™ 1521™ operating range starts out at ambient and goes up to 800°F (426°C+). 1521™ is suitable for ALL street cars, perfect for your tow vehicle or fleet vehicle. Carbotech™ 1521™ is NOT recommended for ANY track use.
By ANY track use, does that include an occasional event like those weekend performance driving schools, i.e. The Drivers Edge, or do you refer to more like the racing track events?
07-22-2013, 11:04 AM
#36
Drifting
Works very good, I used it for a long time. Recently changed my OEM pads to Akebono Premium Ceramic Pads, about $140 from Rock Auto. I don't track but do drive aggressively, no noticeable difference in stopping and best of all, no dust and no squeal! Just came back from 600 miles in PA., wheels were just as clean as when I left...rest of the car was bugged up though! 
07-22-2013, 11:06 AM
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07-22-2013, 01:18 PM
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Just heard from Hawk.
The general consensus seems to be that the drilled rotors act as a "cheese grader" and could certainly be the issue with what I see as excess dust.
I wasn't expecting no dust, just was surprised at how much.
The general consensus seems to be that the drilled rotors act as a "cheese grader" and could certainly be the issue with what I see as excess dust.
I wasn't expecting no dust, just was surprised at how much.
