gmrulz4u Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 I have brand-new(refinished) 16" international aluminum rims on my 89 Cutlass and love them! BUT, I hate the damn brake dust! It seems to find it's way into the few gaps that the rims actually have...even after I go through a car wash(non-touchless) the dust is STILL there! I always have to use a rag and some spray on wheel cleaner...and it's really hard to get my fingers in all the crevises of the rim to clean the dust off...plus it's really hard on the legs, back and knees!! So, I've done searches on ceramic brake pads and of course it's another one of those topics where one person says they suck and the next person says they're awsome etc.... So what's the real answer!?? THANKS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TurboSedan Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 try and test out different types/brands of brake pads, and see what works for you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihela816 Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 I've had good luck with titanu-ceramic pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl3196 Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 Try waxing the rims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 HA!!! People laughed at me when I said these wheels are a major PITA to clean. Now I have proof I'm not the only one that feels this way! Anyway, I don't really have any solutions. I've heard ceramic pads don't have any grabbing power and feels like stopping without power brakes. On the other hand, I've heard good things about the EBC Greenstuff although I don't know what it's made of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93CutlassSupreme Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 trust me here don't go with ceramic pads imo, oem ac delco pads are much better than crap bosch ceramic pads waxing your wheels does help. they're easier to keep clean with just car soap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
per0781 Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 even after I go through a car wash(non-touchless) the dust is STILL there! I wouldn't go through the car wash number 1. It can't reach where your hands can and it doesn't pay attention to spots that might need more attention to get clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 Have a can of brake cleaner handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommyTaz022200 Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 JC Whitney sells dust covers for your wheels to keep the rims clean, you just put them under the rims and they sheild them from the dust. I think they're like $20 for two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutlsp Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 i have heard that those things warp your rotors really fast too :? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearhead43 Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 Go to http://www.Brakewarehouse.com and order a set of EBC Greenstuff pads for the front. You'll be glad you did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zachismisit Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 You sure those green stuff pads are really worth 60$!? I sometimes wonder if my car is worth that much :| . How long do they last? How big of an improvment are they over i pair of auto zone crap pads. I'm also looking for some pads at the moment, but I dont have lots of money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 I hear ya, Zach! $60 for pads, and not even a warranty?!?! I just can't bring myself to spend it, I decided to buy easy-to-clean wheels instead. As often as W-bodies go through brake pads, I just buy a $25 set with Lifetime Warranty and replace them for free when they get low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutlsp Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 You sure those green stuff pads are really worth 60$!? I sometimes wonder if my car is worth that much :| . How long do they last? How big of an improvment are they over i pair of auto zone crap pads. I'm also looking for some pads at the moment, but I dont have lots of money i have some orielly auto parts store brake pads on my car i think they are thermo quiets or something i'm upgradeing to some 95+ z34 brakes on my car so i may get the tire rack rotors and things :? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearhead43 Posted May 22, 2004 Report Share Posted May 22, 2004 EBC's are the best set of brakes I've ever had on my GP.. As good, if not better then Performance Friction with out the dust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93CutlassSupreme Posted May 22, 2004 Report Share Posted May 22, 2004 Go to http://www.Brakewarehouse.com and order a set of EBC Greenstuff pads for the front. You'll be glad you did. whats the difference between the greenstuff and redstuff pads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted May 22, 2004 Report Share Posted May 22, 2004 Anyone that i have talked to that has/had EBC said they were great. I'm gonna be ordering a set for the front and rear sometime soon, i need ultra low dust pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearhead43 Posted May 22, 2004 Report Share Posted May 22, 2004 Go to http://www.Brakewarehouse.com and order a set of EBC Greenstuff pads for the front. You'll be glad you did. whats the difference between the greenstuff and redstuff pads? Greenstuff is comparable to the reg PF pads. Red Stuff is comparable to the PF Z rated pads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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