MarioMaverick
11/20/2006 3:18:03 PM
Hey Gang,
My last 4 cars - 3 VWs, 1986 Golf GTI, 1988 VW Scirocco 16v, 1995 VW Passat VR6 and 1998 Audi A4 Quattro. Although their brakes were really good they were notorious for brake dust and after 2 weeks I would usually wash the rims off if I didn't need to wash the car. Now that I have my Sportwagon 6, I am asking you guys - do they throw out mucho brake dust?
Just curious if I need to stay on my same schedule or not.
Thanks in advance.
randymoorefield
11/20/2006 3:51:43 PM
...hey yea i noticed it also. I drive a 2006 Onyx black Speed 6 and yes before i hit 1500 miles on it i noticed that the rims were very dirty looking and a small sqeak was appearing. I washed and sprayed break dust STUFF i got from the checker here but it still happens...are you thinking about changeing break pads? And if so what kind...i'm all new to this whole tuning thing and i'd like some advice.
Thax Randy
davidteachey
11/20/2006 4:41:34 PM
My '04 Wagon does the same thing. Just have to clean them frequently. Bollocks!
David
randymoorefield
11/20/2006 5:12:32 PM
...do you still have the factory rims on your car? If not what did you opt. for?
dan908
11/20/2006 6:02:00 PM
Oh but a mazda speed6 is not near as bad as an Audi A4. I just dumped my A6 and the wheels were always dirty. I even changed out my brake pads to low dust. Atleast with my Mazda speed6 I can keep them clean for 2 weeks. I usually wash them once a month and put a wax on the exterior to make it easier to clean up (just spray off) between washing.
randymoorefield
11/20/2006 6:43:19 PM
...ok being NEW to this whole car care thing (cct) what kinda wax is best for cars...like i said mine is black and i've heard that there are some waxes better for certant colors. What color is your 6?
Mazda6irl
11/20/2006 8:30:39 PM
The brake dust is horrible! But I think if you upgarde the brake pads, it isnt as bad.
randymoorefield
11/20/2006 8:35:35 PM
Thats what i was thinking but what is there out there that would perform with the cars power...i guess and i have been told that i'm a heavy breaker...so i guess i need some really durable pads...and ideas out there?
rx4to6
11/20/2006 9:50:26 PM
European cars are heavy brake dusters, esp. the front ones when compared to the back. Next time take a look at a MB or BMW. My 2006 V6 Sport is not too bad. Has anyone try a steam cleaner to blast off the dust ?
mazda guy
11/27/2006 9:49:42 AM
hey, I can deal with the dust. The brakes feel great.
Mazda0to6ty
11/28/2006 2:43:09 AM
The Stock brakes are notorious for BLACK brake dust that shows up really quick.....BUT.......If you do like I did and go to the HAWK Ferro-Carbon brake pads which produce less than HALF as much brake dust you will not be cleaning them near as much. I have to maybe wipe the rims with a wetwipe once a week,or a windex wipe before a carshow. PLUS,they are cheaper than replacing with the factory ones too! I am VERY happy with the choice and it has been about a year since I switched them out!
sin6racer
12/2/2006 4:17:46 PM
Prestone Wheel Cleaner with Brake Dust Repellent (long name i know)
follow instructions, and ull never get brakedust again.
bsprogs
12/8/2006 10:56:14 AM
quote:
ORIGINAL: sin6racer
Prestone Wheel Cleaner with Brake Dust Repellent (long name i know)
follow instructions, and ull never get brakedust again.
I'm going to hold you to this statement :p
I'll have to check it out. The brake dust on the MS6 is horrible!
sin6racer
12/9/2006 3:16:09 PM
yea. it really works nice. suposedly thers negatively charged ions
that repel brake dust particles (sorta like magnets repelling)
i slightly change the recommended directions tho
1)wet wheel, spray on
2)wait 5 minutes. use a wet cloth to remove brakedust.
3)use a strong spray to rid the grime. (i usually re-wipe spots i missed. but thats just me
)
4)spray cleaner on wheel for the SECOND time.
5)***most important*** use the mist setting on ur spray . and MIST away excess. (this
leaves behind a thick layer of the repellent ions).
hope this helps
selman
4/16/2007 3:39:25 PM
I had horrible brake dust when I bought my 2003 Mazda 6S. I took it to the dealer several times and complained about it, but they kept telling me it is the nature of the car. I insisted the amount of brake dust was unreasonable and finally they did something (covered by warranty), probably upgraded the brake pads and it eliminated 90% of the dust. I don't know what they did, because they didn't explain to me and on the receipt it doesn't say much either. I suspect they just got tired of my complaints and upgraded my brake pads. Mazda may have advised dealers to upgrade the brake pads if customers are complaining.
I'm not sure if I could be any help but there is a solution to that problem and dealers know how to fix it!
liquorbeans
4/16/2007 5:29:19 PM
i have a '99 merc. cougar and an '05 mazda6 wagon. the cougar gave me a ton of brake dust, so i spent the extra money and got ceramic. i am really impressed with the smoothness of braking and LACK of dust. i am trying to get ceramic pads for the wagon, as soon as i get some cheddar.
Stealth523
4/16/2007 9:09:05 PM
I say everyone that does not like brake dust should get ceramic, if they can afford them. You get great braking without the brake dust.
