04-11-2013, 01:40 PM
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brake dust augh!
Has anyone found a low-dust pad that performs as well as the OEM (for heavy steet use). I love the bite of the stock pads but my wheels need daily cleaning in order to maintain their GLOW!
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04-11-2013, 08:53 PM
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Certified Boxster Addict
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Use a ceramic brake pad. There are a lot of good ones out there and all are a huge improvement over the stock pads in terms of dust.
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04-11-2013, 10:05 PM
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any other methods to keep brake dust low? just changed my pads and get tired of the dust also... my wheels are white so that doesnt help much
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04-12-2013, 02:46 AM
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I installed Akebono ceramic pads a month ago. No more dust.
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04-12-2013, 05:48 AM
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Use Armor All Wheel Protectant. HUGE reduction in dirt and brake dust.
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04-12-2013, 06:34 AM
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i tossed a set of cheapo mintex pads from pelican on the car and a lot less dust than oem.
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04-12-2013, 10:52 AM
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maybe I ll try some of the mintex, as I swore by them in the 80 s and 90 s and I m also going to wax my wheels!
thanks.
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04-19-2013, 11:29 AM
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any other recommendations before I buy...
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04-19-2013, 01:45 PM
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Paint your wheels black to match the dust!
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04-19-2013, 07:13 PM
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Autobahn Glanz
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Trust me on this one, go Akebono. If you need help finding them let me know. I've had them on 3 cars including two Boxsters and you will love them. I sold my 987 and have the rears still and plan on putting them on my 981, the rear disks haven't changed in over a decade. Once they make them for the front I'll be switching. I think I have a thread with pics showing how good they are. Ya folks said there is dust there you just can't see it, well I challenge that but even so, all I know is you won't need to wash them much at all.
Oh ya, i agree with above you could paint them black
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04-20-2013, 04:41 PM
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been running the Akebono ceramics for 3 years now. *very* minimal dust.
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04-22-2013, 10:55 AM
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Friction please!
well I tried ordering some Mintex pads on Saturday but pelican was out of stock--now I m wondering about akebono and their overall performance compared to OEM????? Friction... I must have great friction... but no dust...
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04-25-2013, 01:52 PM
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Whip350 thanks for sharing your experiences. Your link didn't work for me but I've purchased some Akebone pads elsewhere.
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04-25-2013, 02:04 PM
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Opposed to Subie Burble
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Quote:
Originally Posted by woodsman
....I must have great friction....
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I'm pretty sure Johnny Danger has that movie...
:dance:
Sorry, I couldn't resist trolling on that one.
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04-25-2013, 06:49 PM
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Autobahn Glanz
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Quote:
Originally Posted by woodsman
Whip350 thanks for sharing your experiences. Your link didn't work for me but I've purchased some Akebone pads elsewhere.
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The link was actually to the Mintex pads I have and where I got them. I guess the forum now hides the domain.
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04-28-2013, 02:09 PM
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I am my own mechanic....
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave928
been running the Akebono ceramics for 3 years now. *very* minimal dust.
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Best source? Checked their website and no rear pads listed. Not a easy website but I'm not a computer guy.
Thanks.
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04-28-2013, 03:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by woodsman
Has anyone found a low-dust pad that performs as well as the OEM (for heavy steet use). I love the bite of the stock pads but my wheels need daily cleaning in order to maintain their GLOW!
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I put EBC Redstuff on the front of the 987 after reading so many positive reviews on here
http://986forum.com/forums/diy-project-guides/25467-brake-pad-replacement.html
Now the front wheels get about as dirty as the rear OEM which is perfect, at least the wheels always match now
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04-29-2013, 02:42 PM
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TIMCO , I found the akebono's at tire rack ($85, and 1L of ATE SUPERBLUE @ $15) but i'm new to all of this as well- it takes so long to find the lowest price out there. I'll pass on my greatest discovery ever and that's SUNSET PORSCHE in Oregon . They sell for about 55% of what my local dealer here in BC Canada does. I mean that's the difference between being able to own a Porsche and not, for me !!!
Last edited by woodsman; 05-06-2013 at 11:50 AM.
Reason: Price info
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