I've got a pretty bad brake dust problem on my 1995 Acura Integra GS-R. Mainly in the rear. My wheels are all brown in about a week's time. Anybody know of any tricks or some good brake pads to use to prevent this from happening? Are my brake pads in need of replacing? I also noticed that my slotted rotors are kinda rusted looking. Could that be the problem? Thanks for the help!
2006-07-26 16:35:56 · 10 answers · asked by Meeko 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If a brake job is obvious(grinding noise, etc), then it's usually metal to metal contact.
Brake dust is from the material that is in the brake pads. Different pads use different materials, some may create a lot of dust while some may create almost none. A simple fix is to just buy different brake pads. Honda's usually have a low amount of visible brake dust, so I'd recommend using OEM Honda pads next time your brake job is due.
2006-07-26 16:43:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Brake dust on "open" wheels and disk brakes is pretty much the norm. There are aftermarket companies that sell sheilds that fit behind the wheel and minimize the dust that can get through to the outside of the wheel. Replacing the pads, in my experience, won't help the concern. Note: This brake dust condition is not a good indication of whether you need replacement pads or not - only a good visual inspection will determine that.
2006-07-26 23:44:13 · answer #2 · answered by LeAnne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could take your car to a shop too see if they need to be replaced. There is a brake pad out now that doesnt give out the brake dust but I can not remember what it is called because they are so new. The front rotor(s) I have no idea why they are rusting.
2006-07-26 23:40:12 · answer #3 · answered by 0 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 95 gsr also and the same rotors. you are not suppost to have that much dust in the rear brake. Normally when you step on the brake the front wheels brake first and harder then the rear. that why all front brake are bigger in almost every car. Most of the brake job are done by the front, if you do have dust on your rims it should be on he front(go to parking lot and check-out other car and see) Sorry for the long story, but the point is i think you have a bigger problem. your e-brake might be on most of the time or the brake balance on your car is bad, in another words it brakes the rear wheels first. check it out
2006-07-27 01:18:59 · answer #4 · answered by u2thai562 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rust actually might be flaking off of your rotors and coating the wheel. Do the brakes squeak at all when you brake? If the answer is yes, your pads probably need replacing as well as the rotors, especially if it was a long time ago last, because your braking efficiency and distance is greatly reduced.
2006-07-26 23:39:53 · answer #5 · answered by murzun 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ha! my first question on here was about my brake pads and rotars. Is the dust rust? I'm going to say they probably both need replacing. Has it been more than 40k miles since pads changed? Are they original rotars? Any funny feeling in pedal or louder noise when braking? Have deep grooves formed on the rotars?
2006-07-26 23:42:49 · answer #6 · answered by Jessi B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good ceramic brake should cure the dust issue but is a little rougher on your rotors.......The rust on your rotors is normal if they ever come in any contact with water, even a quick splash of water makes them rust on the surface.........When your brakes are do for replacement, they will start to squeek......good luck!
2006-07-26 23:40:25 · answer #7 · answered by Just a guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when it comes to break dust there is little you can do. if you by the permeium pads that will help a little. you can go on line and get some dust covers that will help too but you cant see the breaks. if you have coustome wheels that show the breaks then look in and see the pad if it below a 1/4 inch of pad before it hits steel then you are in need of pads. other then that i found washing them and waxing them helps
2006-07-26 23:43:25 · answer #8 · answered by Josh E. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are some products that can be applied to your wheels to help keep brake dust from adhering. a little rust on the slotted edge is normal.
2006-07-26 23:38:58 · answer #9 · answered by gonzotis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy American
2006-07-26 23:38:29 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋