Front wheels caked in brake dust...always.
Front wheels caked in brake dust...always. 
03-23-2004, 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Unforgiven1
Is this normal or is this suggestive of something. I'm thinking it's telling me something. Warped rotors? Need of better pads?? Your input is appreciated.
TIA,
Justin
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Justin
03-23-2004, 02:33 PM
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How bad is it after the wheels are cleaned? What pads are you using?
One of the pins on the caliper had a little rust so when I pressed the brakes and compressed the pads, the top portion of one pad was always barely touching the disc but just enough to get the rims dirty within 40 miles of driving.
I had to take the pin out and use a little metal polish and havent had an issue since.
One of the pins on the caliper had a little rust so when I pressed the brakes and compressed the pads, the top portion of one pad was always barely touching the disc but just enough to get the rims dirty within 40 miles of driving.
I had to take the pin out and use a little metal polish and havent had an issue since.
03-23-2004, 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by wrencher
A good ceramic does the trick I like the raybesto's pads.
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03-23-2004, 08:25 PM
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Awesome guys thanks for all your responses. I'll defintely check into that pin. It has to be something besides just pads for the simple fact that I can clean them off with some soap and water and have them looking decent and within a few days they are already browning in color. I still want to think that I have some messed up rotors though. What are the symptoms of that? I have wheel shake when the brake is pressed at highway speeds. I know part of this is because my tires...but it still done it pretty bad even after have the tires balanced. I'm thinking I have a combo problem
Thanks,
Justin
Thanks,
Justin
03-23-2004, 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by HydroDesign
How many times have you changed the rotors? If none, then its definately warped rotors.
. I'm thinking I want to put the Z06 gear and some bigger than stock powerslots on. I know you guys were mentioning some pads earlier to. VGX, Raybestos...what about hawk? Isn't that a brand and if so are they ok? Anyway, thanks for listening and all of your help.Justin
04-04-2004, 01:58 PM
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Ok, so I finally got around to pulling the wheels and checking out my braking system. Didn't really see anything out of the ordinary. I did think of some questions though. The pads just sit in there? They don't adhere to anything? As is, the pads are always on the rotor. That's how it's supposed to be? Pads look to be brand new though. I think I remember them saying something about having new brakes put on when i purchased the car. One more question. How tight do you guys tighten down the bolts on the caliper mounting brackets?
TIA,
Justin
TIA,
Justin