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Canefan · 09-10-2012, 09:31 AM

I've had M cars, 3 series, and 5 series BMWs but I have never, ever owned a car that produces the amount of brake dust that my 135 does. My wheels are filthy 1 day after cleaning. I've tried the spray on products that supposedly repel dust, but they only produce marginal improvement. Has anyone gone the route of ceramic pads on these cars? I did this with my last E46 M3 and while I definitely noticed the difference in performance, the trade off was worth it for clean wheels on my daily driver. Thoughts??

KingOfJericho · 09-10-2012, 10:30 AM

2004 G35 Coupe had the same amount of dust. They were also Brembo brakes. A former girlfriend drove a 2004 STI with Brembo as well and they dusted like crazy.

igzekyativ · 09-10-2012, 10:33 AM

get black wheels?

b1aze · 09-10-2012, 10:54 AM

My STI with brembos make crazy dust. Turn my light gunmetal wheels to matte black. And they don't even bite nearly as well as the OEM 135 brakes/pads

brusk · 09-10-2012, 10:59 AM

96 Eclipse GSX was about the same and Possibly my 08 5.7 RAM 1500 but those brakes had to do alot more work the way I drove it.

135Pats · 09-10-2012, 11:18 AM

Never had a car throw off this much dust, no.

kensington · 09-10-2012, 11:19 AM

My car gets dirty from bugs on the highway, so brake dust or not I still have to wash it once a week.

doublevanosrc · 09-10-2012, 11:36 AM

I'm with ya man, my previous E46s didn't produce as much dust as this one but its up there. I've been driving BMWs most of my life so I'm used to it but the 1er takes the cake when producing brake dust. I'll be lucky to get 2 days of clean rims after washing them, I guess bigger brakes means more dust. Then again I don't mind the tradeoff for stellar braking performance.

shah269 · 09-10-2012, 12:05 PM

The level of dust from these brakes is down right WRONG! It's nutty!

ragingpanda · 09-10-2012, 12:30 PM

2006 Evo IX produced just as much if not more brake dust than the 135i. I'm already used to it so its not a big deal for me.

doublevanosrc · 09-10-2012, 12:36 PM

I'm with ya man, my previous E46s didn't produce as much dust as this one but they were up there. I've been driving BMWs most of my life so I'm used to it but the 1er takes the cake when producing brake dust. I'll be lucky to get 2 days of clean rims after washing them, I guess bigger brakes means more dust. Then again I don't mind the tradeoff for stellar braking performance.

audimotion · 09-10-2012, 12:42 PM

My wifes ML mercedes was even worse than the 1er. When they needed replacing I went with an OEM spec. pad and rotor set up. Ever since then, no problems at all. So glad I did not buy replacements (pads/rotors) from the dealer!

When the 1er is due, I will be looking for a good aftermarket set up.

Sylon · 09-10-2012, 12:47 PM

BMW's, known for their brake dust. Brembo, also known for their brake dust. Put them together, and holy cow batman!

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Originally Posted by igzekyativ

get black wheels?

That was my fix! Works great!

Bill B. · 09-10-2012, 01:44 PM

From what I understand, sometime around 2010, BMW changed the pad composition to what I suspect must be a ceramic pad. My 2012 135i generates nowhere near the dust of my previous BMWs.

I would think that OEM replacement pads for the pre-2010 models would be of the new composition, but I'm not sure.

bmw1racer · 09-10-2012, 01:44 PM

Oddly, my 128i stock pads create considerably less dust than any of the stock pads on my previous (five) BMWs... Go figure.

kennyken · 09-10-2012, 01:52 PM

Every time I step on the brakes I wonder if my wheels are getting dirty??

leftyone · 09-10-2012, 02:09 PM

Yes, I avoid the brakes too.

jkoral · 09-10-2012, 03:53 PM

My 135i (with stock pads) doesn't seem too dust bad, about the same as other BMWs I have owned, perhaps a bit less.

Went to an autocross and a the owner of a MINI next to me was complaining that his wheels looked black at the end and he could barely see any dust on mine. I had to admit his looked really bad, almost black with dust. They were both clean in the morning.

KingOfJericho · 09-10-2012, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kennyken

Every time I step on the brakes I wonder if my wheels are getting dirty??

I'm Ron Burgundy?

Vigilante375 · 09-10-2012, 06:33 PM

My dad's 92 Ford F150 Flareside is about as bad as my friend EVO IX.

ejm3 · 09-10-2012, 06:54 PM

My 135 with stock pads throw a lot of brake dust.
My old Acura TL had Brembos up front and they also were terrible.
Every other car I've owned not so bad.

Ian///M · 09-10-2012, 07:40 PM

Apply a nano wheel sealant to your wheels. I did and it solved the problem, they stay clean for 2 weeks.

Try Nanolex or Wolf's nano technology sealants.

09-10-2012, 09:31 AM	#1
Canefan Private Drives: 2008 Monaco Blue 135i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 54 iTrader: (0)	Has anyone ever had a car produce more brake dust? I've had M cars, 3 series, and 5 series BMWs but I have never, ever owned a car that produces the amount of brake dust that my 135 does. My wheels are filthy 1 day after cleaning. I've tried the spray on products that supposedly repel dust, but they only produce marginal improvement. Has anyone gone the route of ceramic pads on these cars? I did this with my last E46 M3 and while I definitely noticed the difference in performance, the trade off was worth it for clean wheels on my daily driver. Thoughts??
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09-10-2012, 10:30 AM	#2
KingOfJericho Brigadier General Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT Posts: 4,220 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [4.50]	2004 G35 Coupe had the same amount of dust. They were also Brembo brakes. A former girlfriend drove a 2004 STI with Brembo as well and they dusted like crazy. __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2010 S4 Current \| 2010 BMW 135i GONE \| 2008 VW GTI SOLD \| 2006 Lotus Exige SOLD

09-10-2012, 10:33 AM	#3
igzekyativ Private First Class Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Alpine White Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Herndon, Va Posts: 192 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [0.00]	get black wheels? __________________ 2009 BMW 135i Alpine White.. Auto w/ Steptronic.. Purchased 3/29/2011.. MODS: COBB Accessport, CP-e catback, flat black kindney grills, ///M pedals, LUX V3, Trailer Hitch, Thule Hitch Mounted Bike Rack..

09-10-2012, 10:59 AM	#5
brusk First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 135i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 360 iTrader: (1)	96 Eclipse GSX was about the same and Possibly my 08 5.7 RAM 1500 but those brakes had to do alot more work the way I drove it. __________________ 2008 135i - Cobb AP, MS DP's, Berk street exhaust, AMS IC, BMS DCI, CDV delete, Quaife LSD, M3 control arms, M3 rear SF bushings, SS brake lines.

09-10-2012, 11:18 AM	#6
135Pats Gooby Pls. Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,556 iTrader: (0)	Never had a car throw off this much dust, no. __________________ E88 FBO N54 Alpinweiss/Coral Red/Meisterschaft Race/Berk Resonated/Macht Schnell 3"/ER CP/Synapse/VRSF FMIC/BMS DCI/BMS Thermostat Delete/Rob Beck PCV/BMS OCC/Cobb 4.02/Alpina TCU Flash/Icarbon/3D Design/Cyba

09-10-2012, 10:54 AM	#4
b1aze Through detox Drives: 2010 135i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Marlborough, MA Posts: 1,074 iTrader: (13)	My STI with brembos make crazy dust. Turn my light gunmetal wheels to matte black. And they don't even bite nearly as well as the OEM 135 brakes/pads

09-10-2012, 11:19 AM	#7
kensington Private First Class Drives: 08 135 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Tulsa, ok Posts: 143 iTrader: (0)	My car gets dirty from bugs on the highway, so brake dust or not I still have to wash it once a week.

09-10-2012, 11:36 AM	#8
doublevanosrc Loves Runflats. Drives: 2011 135i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin. Tx Posts: 1,563 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW [0.00] 2011 BMW [0.00]	I'm with ya man, my previous E46s didn't produce as much dust as this one but its up there. I've been driving BMWs most of my life so I'm used to it but the 1er takes the cake when producing brake dust. I'll be lucky to get 2 days of clean rims after washing them, I guess bigger brakes means more dust. Then again I don't mind the tradeoff for stellar braking performance. __________________ 2011 135i M Sport manual in Space Graywith Coral Red leather, Harman Kardon, and Ipod -Mods- BMW PPK,3M Tint,OEM Aluminum pedals,CPE Towplate OEM tires for sale http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=746421

09-10-2012, 12:05 PM	#9
shah269 Lieutenant Drives: 2009 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 551 iTrader: (0)	The level of dust from these brakes is down right WRONG! It's nutty!

09-10-2012, 12:30 PM	#10
ragingpanda Banned Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 486 iTrader: (0)	2006 Evo IX produced just as much if not more brake dust than the 135i. I'm already used to it so its not a big deal for me.

09-10-2012, 12:36 PM	#11
doublevanosrc Loves Runflats. Drives: 2011 135i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin. Tx Posts: 1,563 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW [0.00] 2011 BMW [0.00]	I'm with ya man, my previous E46s didn't produce as much dust as this one but they were up there. I've been driving BMWs most of my life so I'm used to it but the 1er takes the cake when producing brake dust. I'll be lucky to get 2 days of clean rims after washing them, I guess bigger brakes means more dust. Then again I don't mind the tradeoff for stellar braking performance. __________________ 2011 135i M Sport manual in Space Graywith Coral Red leather, Harman Kardon, and Ipod -Mods- BMW PPK,3M Tint,OEM Aluminum pedals,CPE Towplate OEM tires for sale http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=746421 Last edited by doublevanosrc; 09-10-2012 at 12:53 PM.

09-10-2012, 12:42 PM	#12
audimotion Second Lieutenant Drives: 08 135i/12 F250 CC PS/06 ML500 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MN Posts: 214 iTrader: (0)	My wifes ML mercedes was even worse than the 1er. When they needed replacing I went with an OEM spec. pad and rotor set up. Ever since then, no problems at all. So glad I did not buy replacements (pads/rotors) from the dealer! When the 1er is due, I will be looking for a good aftermarket set up. __________________ 08 135i \|Alpine White w/ Terra Boston Leather\|Sport Pkg\| Premium Pkg\| Shadowline\| Gloss Black Trim\| Nav\| Comfort Access\| Active Steering\| Steptronic\| Htd Seats\| Prem. Sound/Sirius\| Park Distance\| PPK 1\|BMS 4LED\|M3 Sway Bar

09-10-2012, 01:44 PM	#14
Bill B. First Lieutenant Drives: '12 135i, '13 X1 35i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 341 iTrader: (0)	From what I understand, sometime around 2010, BMW changed the pad composition to what I suspect must be a ceramic pad. My 2012 135i generates nowhere near the dust of my previous BMWs. I would think that OEM replacement pads for the pre-2010 models would be of the new composition, but I'm not sure.

09-10-2012, 01:44 PM	#15
bmw1racer bimmerphile, technogeek Drives: 2012 128i Coupe 6MT Sport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: South Bay, SoCal Posts: 1,179 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 128i Coupe [0.00]	Oddly, my 128i stock pads create considerably less dust than any of the stock pads on my previous (five) BMWs... Go figure. __________________

09-10-2012, 01:52 PM	#16
kennyken Registered Drives: 135i convertible Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: vancouver wa Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	Every time I step on the brakes I wonder if my wheels are getting dirty??

09-10-2012, 02:09 PM	#17
leftyone Private First Class Drives: '09 135 convertible Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cliffside Park NJ Posts: 106 iTrader: (0)	Yes, I avoid the brakes too.

09-10-2012, 03:53 PM	#18
jkoral Captain Drives: '09 135i MSport 6MT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MA Posts: 663 iTrader: (5)	My 135i (with stock pads) doesn't seem too dust bad, about the same as other BMWs I have owned, perhaps a bit less. Went to an autocross and a the owner of a MINI next to me was complaining that his wheels looked black at the end and he could barely see any dust on mine. I had to admit his looked really bad, almost black with dust. They were both clean in the morning.

09-10-2012, 06:33 PM	#20
Vigilante375 First Lieutenant Drives: 2012 AW 6M 135i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lacey, WA Posts: 300 iTrader: (0)	My dad's 92 Ford F150 Flareside is about as bad as my friend EVO IX.

09-10-2012, 06:54 PM	#21
ejm3 Lieutenant Drives: 135 Convertible 6MT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 475 iTrader: (0)	My 135 with stock pads throw a lot of brake dust. My old Acura TL had Brembos up front and they also were terrible. Every other car I've owned not so bad. __________________ 2012 135 Convertible 2010 Lexus RX350

09-10-2012, 07:40 PM	#22
Ian///M Brigadier General Drives: 1M E82 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oz Posts: 4,515 iTrader: (0)	Apply a nano wheel sealant to your wheels. I did and it solved the problem, they stay clean for 2 weeks. Try Nanolex or Wolf's nano technology sealants.

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