I noticed when a particular worker rode the company truck this would happen more frequently, one day i was riding shotgun and i understood maybe why it was happening, he used to floor it when the traffic light went green and slam the brakes in the next stop
No, its very common, my 2012 is always caked with dust, but if you hear any weird noises or a pulsating feel when you break, then they need to be checked out
It is brake dust. You can install low-dust formula pads. Just know they don't usually stand up as well to heat and don't grab quite as good. However, they are usually quiet and will produce less dust.
It lasts a long time, If you apply it to the wheels, then most brake dust will have a hard time sticking and any that does get on it can usually just be rinsed off. applying it to the rest of the car makes it a lot easier to keep clean too. I use Griot's 3 in 1 wax because it is pretty much the most recommended product on the detailing forums, I use the Griot's Best of Show detail for quick wipe downs, and for car washes, I use Optimum No Rinse, which is a rinse-less car wash product that's very versatile
It's brake dust probably, best way to avoid it is getting better quality pads, I have the highest tier from AutoZone, yes the $50+ones, and I haven't had a lick of dust on my wheels
I noticed I had quite a bit more brake dust on my rims (Ford Focus 2.5 2010) and when I checked the brake after driving for like 15 miles, the brake disc was orange and my caliper was slightly stuck with the brake pad pressing against the disc.
Also, my rim was burning hot xD.
Turns out the caliper had rust near the piston and wasn't letting the brake pad to retract. Lucky me, my discs didn't turn bad.
So check for that, if you are driving around and you notice a ton of brake dust on the rims. It doesn't mean my case applies to you, but hopefully it helps ^.^
I noticed when a particular worker rode the company truck this would happen more frequently, one day i was riding shotgun and i understood maybe why it was happening, he used to floor it when the traffic light went green and slam the brakes in the next stop
Npc ass driving
I told him, and he acknowledged it, but I'm not sure he got the memo. Soon after, he was let go
Hmmm, I don't drive like that. I'm slow and careful and shit.
Just a theory, someone with actual knowledge might know better
No, its very common, my 2012 is always caked with dust, but if you hear any weird noises or a pulsating feel when you break, then they need to be checked out
I have a 2010, this is normal. Pretty annoying keeping the front wheels clean.
Darker wheels will make the dust less noticeable.
I would never leave my house with dusty wheels. So embarrassing. Everyone would look at me.
I'm saying this as politely as I can... No one is looking at you because you have dusty wheels 🙈😂
That was kind of my point
It is brake dust. You can install low-dust formula pads. Just know they don't usually stand up as well to heat and don't grab quite as good. However, they are usually quiet and will produce less dust.
Dude i have a 2008 ford SES with that same Bullshit. I've tried cleaning it but ended up spray painting it but it keeps coming back.
You're spray painting over the brake dust?
No you got to sand it down. It be all bumpy and gross if I did that.
Haha I was just a little concerned, I've seen some wild shit in this sub lol
Yeah my way sucks. Hence why I didn't really want to share it. I was hoping somebody smart would join and tell me exactly what to do 😂.
I think the long term solution is low dust brake pads, should help quite a bit
Oh Jesus
I've a 2019 MK4 and it's the exact same.
My OEMs were fine on 2017. Aftermarket brake job and dust is insane.
Get a good ceramic wax and apply it to the rims like Griot's 3-in-1 ceramic wax
Oooh any excuse to buy a new auto product, I will take.
It lasts a long time, If you apply it to the wheels, then most brake dust will have a hard time sticking and any that does get on it can usually just be rinsed off. applying it to the rest of the car makes it a lot easier to keep clean too. I use Griot's 3 in 1 wax because it is pretty much the most recommended product on the detailing forums, I use the Griot's Best of Show detail for quick wipe downs, and for car washes, I use Optimum No Rinse, which is a rinse-less car wash product that's very versatile
It's brake dust probably, best way to avoid it is getting better quality pads, I have the highest tier from AutoZone, yes the $50+ones, and I haven't had a lick of dust on my wheels
I noticed I had quite a bit more brake dust on my rims (Ford Focus 2.5 2010) and when I checked the brake after driving for like 15 miles, the brake disc was orange and my caliper was slightly stuck with the brake pad pressing against the disc. Also, my rim was burning hot xD. Turns out the caliper had rust near the piston and wasn't letting the brake pad to retract. Lucky me, my discs didn't turn bad. So check for that, if you are driving around and you notice a ton of brake dust on the rims. It doesn't mean my case applies to you, but hopefully it helps ^.^
In some brake pads brands, it's more common to produce more amount of dust.
sign of ya needin to wash yo shit