I've noticed what I and the better half seem to think is a considerable amount of brake dust, at least more than what we are used to seeing on previous cars. I can wash the car, clean the wheels and take 1 trip around town and it's back!

Is this normal? If not what should I be doing to or have done to solve this?

Thanks, CG

 

Mine had new pads all around when I got it. Like yours, one trip and wheels were black. I finally had enough and swapped over to ceramics for the front. No brake dust after a 700 mile trip to the gulf.

 

Stopping affected?

 

Some say you have to burnish them in but when I installed them on two of my BMW's I didn't. I did hit these hard a couple times but not enough to get them hot. I can't tell any change in the way it stops.

 

I just put ceramics on all four wheels on my 2006 Land Rover LR3. Virtually NO Brake Dust!!!!! I'm LOVIN' IT!!

I just wish I had put ceramics on my XK when I had new pads installed a few months ago. I used OEMs from the dealer and well, you all know the rest of that dusty story...

 

Where did you find front ceramics? I have been unable find them for my '07 XK. Rears are available but no front.

 

Nope, not at all...

 

Looks like we'll be changing to ceramics all the way around when we get ready to change pads.

Thanks guys....CG

 

Are you talking about ceramic pads or shields? Sorry, I'm a woman remember.

 

Ceramic pads Debbie. I did some quick checking online and found ceramics available for front and rear on the XK.

What I'm not finding is an upgraded brake system, such as Brembo or Baer. But then again I'm not running 5 to 6oo horse either. (I wish)

 

Thank you Cigar Guy. (I need another name here ....lol)

I will check into them when my pads need replaced. So far, so good.
And I won't get my high priced tech to do the work. He's killing me!

 

Jim or even CG will work....lol

 

You guys should give Armorall "wheel protectant" or a similar product by Eagle One a try. A lot less expensive than ceramic pads and less controversial too.

My wheels are Silver sparkle and I like the sheen it provides.

 

I started adding a cap full of Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine to my regular car shampoo and I can go 3-4 weeks without brake dust and I use my xkr as a daily driver... I can now also go 2 weeks between car washes since I started using this stuff, it repels dust from the entire car.

 

Shall invest in some armorall as suggested by Tarheal and will be looking into the redstuff pads by EBC...

Thanks guys!

 

A recent Road & Track article explained that there are no standards for what can be called a "ceramic" brake pad and that their tests showed some ceramic pads didn't hold up well (faded) after repeated high- speed stops. Bottom line: buyer beware; do your research.

 

^ Thanks...EBC seems to have a quality product and thier redstuff pads claim a 90% reduction in dust...we'll see

 

Rather than compromising braking power, I found a way to clean the wheels quickly. I use unscented baby wipes from the grocery store and then use Armorall wheel protectant. I can do all four wheels in about ten minutes and they stay clean for several weeks.

 

Brilliant!! I think I'll have to pick up some of both. Thanks for the tip!!

 

works like a charm ! Check it out guys wont disappoint