Kleen Wheels for C06

[darkstar]

Kleen Wheels for C06 (updated photos)

Question: I have installed A product called Kleen Wheels on my C06. Reason:The brake dust is terrible. I would like some honest opinions about what you think of their appearance. Please be honest. . The top photo does not have the Kleen wheels installed. The second does have them installed. The bottom is a full side view of both. Let me hear your opinions.

 

[vett boy]

The wheels in the top photo look better but not a whole lot .Might just be the photo.

 

[Big Tom]

The function works, but looks bad to me.

 

[ducvw2004]

Not a fan of the Kleen Wheels.

 

[philbillyvette]

I think it looks better with them not on...I like the looks of the drilled rotors.

 

[NORTY]

It looks like the "Kleen Wheels" covers the rotor. Does it hold more heat in? Does it allow for venting? I wouldn't want those on a track, that's for sure. I don't mind seeing rotors as I have a great reliance on them. If I see something that doesn't look right, I can address it. If I don't see something and it's not right, well...that could be lethal.hnoes

 

[darkstar]

It looks like the "Kleen Wheels" covers the rotor. Does it hold more heat in? Does it allow for venting? I wouldn't want those on a track, that's for sure. I don't mind seeing rotors as I have a great reliance on them. If I see something that doesn't look right, I can address it. If I don't see something and it's not right, well...that could be lethal.hnoes

They are slotted for cooling. I have used them for years on my other vehicles with no problems. I like the looks of the rotor too, but the brake dust is gross , even after a short drive. I still have factory pads and I hate to replace them this early. (11000miles) Wouldn't you feel a brake problem before you see it through your wheel anyway (normally). I do appreciate your opinions. ray

 

[tim414]

Unless your looking to see the rotors you don't really notice it. Rotors ARE one of the things people look at when looking at C6's.....

 

[darkstar]

Unless your looking to see the rotors you don't really notice it. Rotors ARE one of the things people look at when looking at C6's.....

Your point is well taken. I too like to look at the rotors. The dust is driving me nuts. I might have to look at some other type of pad that is compatible for Z-51 brakes. Maybe Mr. Hiberson has some insights:

 

[darkstar]

The function works, but looks bad to me.

Starting to look like that is the opinion. By the way from your avatar, you are really smoking the rears up. Looks great! When I dump it --it just goes. Do I need to take the traction control off to do this more easily?

 

[Big Tom]

Starting to look like that is the opinion. By the way from your avatar, you are really smoking the rears up. Looks great! When I dump it --it just goes. Do I need to take the traction control off to do this more easily?

I stole that picture off the internet. You need to ask someone other than me. I would be too cheap to do that to my tires!

 

[darkstar]

I stole that picture off the internet. You need to ask someone other than me. I would be too cheap to do that to my tires!

Likewise, but I would like to light'em up now and then.

 

[catbert]

Not the look I'm going for. I replaced the pads on my 05 Z51 with GM ceramics - problem solved. Not much dust, and what dust accumulated was light in color.

 

[darkstar]

Not the look I'm going for. I replaced the pads on my 05 Z51 with GM ceramics - problem solved. Not much dust, and what dust accumulated was light in color.

When you say GM ceramics, you mean original equipment I take it. Don't have any part #'s do ya? I can look in Eckler's or Mid-America catalogs. Thanks. One other question--have you had any fade problems under heay or constant braking (ie: heavy traffic)?

 

[catbert]

When you say GM ceramics, you mean original equipment I take it. Don't have any part #'s do ya? I can look in Eckler's or Mid-America catalogs. Thanks. One other question--have you had any fade problems under heay or constant braking (ie: heavy traffic)?

Never any fade. They were GMs, but not the stock composition. I don't know the part number, but I got them from a dealer in Laurel MT. I suppose any Chevy dealer could order them.

 

[NORTY]

I inspect my rotors all the time. Looking for grooves, cracks or anything else that looks unusual. Z06 rotors are prone to crack @ the outer most holes to the OD edge. I haven't had any cracking yet but it has occurred on trackdays.

 

[FXM]

Not liking them.

 

[darkstar]

Not liking them.

That does it. They are coming off as soon as I can get some replacement pads. I wonder if ceramic pads come stock on any model C6 vettes?

 

[tim414]

I stole that picture off the internet. You need to ask someone other than me. I would be too cheap to do that to my tires!

Me too!! Two grand for tires makes me want to baby those 'suckers'

 

[catbert]

That does it. They are coming off as soon as I can get some replacement pads. I wonder if ceramic pads come stock on any model C6 vettes?

Ceramic is not an OEM composition, but obviously GM authorized..