Filthy Front Wheels
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Filthy Front Wheels
Ok, I don't know if it is just all the brake dust or what, but I can't keep my wheels clean on my '07 350.
Within a couple of days of shining up those wheels, the fronts are pretty much black again.
Anyone else run into this?
Within a couple of days of shining up those wheels, the fronts are pretty much black again.
Anyone else run into this?
it's common on the 2IS. it's part of the TSIB. you can also get a kind of spray that's for the brake dust repellent. but if i were you, i would just live with it and wash my car more often.
Last edited by albert_23; Aug 14, 2008 at 04:08 PM.
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I just talked to the dealer, and they said they would replace them. They also said that with the new pads, that I wouldn't be able to stop as good, and there would be more noise.
What has everyone's experience been with the noise? I don't think the stopping will be a problem, I would be more just concerned with the noise.
What has everyone's experience been with the noise? I don't think the stopping will be a problem, I would be more just concerned with the noise.
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I just talked to the dealer, and they said they would replace them. They also said that with the new pads, that I wouldn't be able to stop as good, and there would be more noise.
What has everyone's experience been with the noise? I don't think the stopping will be a problem, I would be more just concerned with the noise.
What has everyone's experience been with the noise? I don't think the stopping will be a problem, I would be more just concerned with the noise.
It's impossible for different pads to make your stopping distance worse assuming both can engage ABS...your dealership has no idea what it's talking about (which is common for dealerships).
Note that the -feel- of the brakes might change for you somewhat (they should be smoother, and less immediately "grabby") but your stopping distance will be identical
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It's impossible for different pads to make your stopping distance worse assuming both can engage ABS...your dealership has no idea what it's talking about (which is common for dealerships).
Note that the -feel- of the brakes might change for you somewhat (they should be smoother, and less immediately "grabby") but your stopping distance will be identical
Note that the -feel- of the brakes might change for you somewhat (they should be smoother, and less immediately "grabby") but your stopping distance will be identical
As long as the pad can engage ABS using a different pad with higher friction won't stop the car any faster.
Initial bite is the difference in feel I mentioned, but again has no relation to stopping distance.
