Brake dust on 95

[Gorgon]

Beginning in 1995 all 'vettes got the discs and pads from the ZR1. I have noticed large amounts of brake dust on my wheels even when I don't drive the car that much. I am constantly wiping the rims to keep their shine. Anyone else notice this? Could it just be that some crappy aftermarket pads were put on the car?

Leon

 

[Rabbit]

The brakes on my "95" are original ( OEM).
I get some dust on the rear wheels, but not much. Seems to be pretty common among all cars.................A pain to clean, but whatta ya gonna do!

 

[Eagle85C4]

What are you going to do???

Do like I did...get some good pads. I switched to Raybestoes Pro pads and said goodbye to dust. I even took the clear coat off the stock rims and polished the aluminum...they still shine like new ones....front and rear. The pads made a big difference...in stopping power and looks. They cost a bit more but well worth it...

 

[poorboys831]

when i got my car the guy who owned it had installed those Kleen Wheel things. I hardly ever have to SCRUB the wheels-just a quick once over when i wash the car dennis

 

[Gorgon]

It's not that the wheels are hard to clean, but that there is just an extreme amount of dust on the wheels for the short drive. It's just a PITA to whipe them all the time. I may look at some different pads but I've got other things to adress first.

Leon

 

[compyelc4]

Leon-

I have a '95 as well. Get moderate "red" dust on rears after short drive. Fronts hardly ever show anything. Would one not think that the front pads would work harder than the rears?

Ted

 

[rdgfx3]

I switched to Raybestoes Pro pads and said goodbye to dust.

Raybestos?Isn't that Auto Zone stock?
(not trying to be a smart aleck)

 

[carguru]

Yep, usually after about 25-30 miles, I get some amount of brake dust on the rear wheels. Hardly noticible amount on the fronts.

 

[Eagle85C4]

I believe I bought my pads from NAPA....they are Raybestos PG Plus...or Professional Grade...semi metallic no asbestos. Not sure if Auto Zone carries them....but could probably order them for you.