Brake Dust

EarlArlington · 10-26-2008, 10:45 AM

what are you guys doing/using to keep ur wheels clean? as we all know the break dust is out of control.

lannypoffo · 10-26-2008, 11:02 AM

zainoed my rims last night, front and back. nothing else you can do.

Lester · 10-26-2008, 11:49 AM

Zaino as above, and I clean them 3-4 times a week with Simoniz Wheel cleaner/spray on hose off. The trick is not to let it collect. Pay me now or pay me later.

Dave · 10-26-2008, 12:43 PM

got some darker wheels for winter... now it doesnt bother me lol

One&Only · 10-26-2008, 01:28 PM

Car's SGM and looks awesome with brake coated wheels.

Lester · 10-26-2008, 01:45 PM

Just because you don't notice it - doesn't mean it isn't there. I think they should be cleaned regularly anyway, even on a dark wheel.

Alext · 10-27-2008, 05:27 AM

Michelin does/used to do a spray that really did prevent brake dust. Here is a review: http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-det...ne-w-pics.html

Ron H · 10-27-2008, 04:02 PM

I had read posts that the 135 had a bit of brake dust but I had no idea what that really meant. It is impossible to keep the wheels clean on this thing. Even a 15 mile drive will cover the wheels.

I would rather have built in wheel washers than headlight washers. LOL

x97Melbourne · 10-27-2008, 04:20 PM

yeah its a problem, especially around town...doesn't seem nearly as bad on the highway though. (less braking)

Maine1 · 10-27-2008, 06:44 PM

I have to agree with you on that one. I find I'm washing the wheels twice as often as the car itself.

modbargains · 10-27-2008, 07:24 PM

This is a known BMW quip, but something that us owners have to accept for now. We are currently awaiting word for an Axxis Deluxe Plus application for the 1 series.

Ron H · 10-27-2008, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by **********s

This is a known BMW quip, but something that us owners have to accept for now. We are currently awaiting word for an Axxis Deluxe Plus application for the 1 series.

Can you fill me in on what this is?

Oregon · 10-27-2008, 11:34 PM

Thread merge.

While the brakes make much dust, there is a grateful(?) Boxer(dog) still alive today thanks to this car's absolutely amazing brakes. "Delinquent Boxer, you owe the brake engineers at BMW", I yelled at the beast, he/she/it returned an obligatory stupid grin. Lucky creature...

10-26-2008, 10:45 AM	#1
EarlArlington Private 2 Rep 63 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2008 iTrader: (0)	brake dust what are you guys doing/using to keep ur wheels clean? as we all know the break dust is out of control.
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10-26-2008, 11:02 AM	#2
lannypoffo Lieutenant 21 Rep 564 Posts Drives: 2013 Dodge Charger SRT8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cali iTrader: (1)	zainoed my rims last night, front and back. nothing else you can do.
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10-26-2008, 11:49 AM	#3
Lester Brigadier General 307 Rep 3,351 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	Zaino as above, and I clean them 3-4 times a week with Simoniz Wheel cleaner/spray on hose off. The trick is not to let it collect. Pay me now or pay me later.
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10-26-2008, 12:43 PM	#4
Dave formerly izzo/comeback 371 Rep 3,380 Posts Drives: 2016 RC 350 F Sport Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 135i [6.80]	got some darker wheels for winter... now it doesnt bother me lol __________________ BMW CCA # 418268
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One&Only Only 1 n Rome 11 Rep 166 Posts Drives: '08 135i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rome iTrader: (0)	Car's SGM and looks awesome with brake coated wheels. __________________ Drives a Sawed-Off Shotgun *135i/SGM/Terra/Gray Poplar/Sport Pac/H&R Sport Springs & Sways/Heated Seats/Premium HI-FI/Sat*
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10-26-2008, 01:45 PM	#6
Lester Brigadier General 307 Rep 3,351 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	Just because you don't notice it - doesn't mean it isn't there. I think they should be cleaned regularly anyway, even on a dark wheel.
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10-27-2008, 05:27 AM	#7
Alext Banned 179 Rep 2,042 Posts Drives: B M W Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everest iTrader: (2)	Michelin does/used to do a spray that really did prevent brake dust. Here is a review: http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-det...ne-w-pics.html
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10-27-2008, 04:02 PM	#8
Ron H Private 0 Rep 52 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	Brake Dust I had read posts that the 135 had a bit of brake dust but I had no idea what that really meant. It is impossible to keep the wheels clean on this thing. Even a 15 mile drive will cover the wheels. I would rather have built in wheel washers than headlight washers. LOL
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10-27-2008, 04:20 PM	#9
x97Melbourne Molar World 68 Rep 916 Posts Drives: 2016 435i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	yeah its a problem, especially around town...doesn't seem nearly as bad on the highway though. (less braking) __________________ Current: 2016 435i Coupe Previous: 2014 335i Sedan; 2013 328i Cv, 2011 335i Sedan Gone But Not Forgotten: 2008 135i Convertible (my favorite)
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Maine1 Private First Class 6 Rep 172 Posts Drives: M235xi Join Date: May 2008 Location: Scarborough, Maine iTrader: (0)	I have to agree with you on that one. I find I'm washing the wheels twice as often as the car itself.
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10-27-2008, 07:24 PM	#11
modbargains Brigadier General 196 Rep 3,160 Posts Drives: 08 E90 335i & 01 Toyota Avalon Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: La Habra, CA iTrader: (5)	This is a known BMW quip, but something that us owners have to accept for now. We are currently awaiting word for an Axxis Deluxe Plus application for the 1 series.
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10-27-2008, 11:34 PM	#13
Oregon NRA Life Member, BMW CCA 30 year member 282 Rep 2,614 Posts Drives: 04' M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oregon iTrader: (1) Garage List 1971 2002 [0.00] 2004 M3 [0.00] 2008 135i [0.00]	Thread merge. While the brakes make much dust, there is a grateful(?) Boxer(dog) still alive today thanks to this car's absolutely amazing brakes. "Delinquent Boxer, you owe the brake engineers at BMW", I yelled at the beast, he/she/it returned an obligatory stupid grin. Lucky creature... __________________ Resigned 1ADDICTS Moderator “To disarm the people is the best and most effective way to enslave them.” – George Mason
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