01-03-2007, 06:09 PM
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Location: NY
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Brake Pad Dust Storm (Newbie)?
I've clocked about 1700 miles on my new Box and from day one it's been spewing brake pad dust all over my spiffy S-wheels and the sides of the vehicle as well.
Does this every abate or is this standard operating procedure? Do the ceramic pads run any cleaner?
Dusty on LI
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01-03-2007, 06:42 PM
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Tre_oh, sorry...but get used to it!
PCCB is an approx. $9,000 option, so that can afford you a lot of cleaning supplies.
I suggest a good quality wheel cleaner, and then apply 2-3 good coats of Rejex wax. This will help the future brake dust wash off more easily. But remember, every time you use the wheel cleaner, you are removing (most of or all) your wax coating.
One of the main reasons I selected the Porsche Carrera Classics 19" wheels was because I thought they would de the easier wheels to clean because they are more open and assessable for my larger sized hands.
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01-03-2007, 06:44 PM
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Nope it's a Porsche feature!!
I always change my pads as soon as possible. I like Mintex red box pads for street use.
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01-04-2007, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul
I like Mintex red box pads for street use.
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Ditto on the Red Box. 
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01-04-2007, 06:59 PM
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It's my understanding that ceramic pads will dust just as much, but due to the fact that it's lighter in color, it's harder to notice it accumulating.
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01-04-2007, 08:02 PM
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Hi,
+2 on the Mintex Reds, good pads. Also like the Porterfield R4S pads for street use. Good pads, minimum dusting, spendy though. I run these on my Esprit with great results...
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
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01-04-2007, 08:38 PM
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Location: Illinois
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Yeah, brake dust is abundant with the stock pads buts it's no big deal if you don't mind cleaning the wheels every week or two. I just apply some detailing spray to a soft rag and wipe then down every so often and it keeps them like new between washings.
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01-05-2007, 06:21 AM
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Location: Blaine, WA
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Originally Posted by MNBoxster
Hi,
+2 on the Mintex Reds, good pads. Also like the Porterfield R4S pads for street use. Good pads, minimum dusting, spendy though. I run these on my Esprit with great results...
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
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Jim, do you have a link to an etailer who stocks either Mintex Reds or R4S's??
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