07-13-2012, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by JCL
The filler that they choose to use in the pad material is good for keeping brake noise down. Brake squeal is a significant problem for vehicles under warranty (it costs manufacturers and dealers $$, and ticks off customers) so using a pad that is quieter is a business decision for the initial factory build. The vehicles don't necessarily stop better than a pad with a different composition. The factory pads do have a good balance of low noise, performance and cost, just at the expense of dust.
I have seen low dust pads from BMW on newer models (2012). Finally we can dispell the notion that black brake pad dust is a badge of honour.
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I've found that if you just keep a hose by your vehicle and hose down the wheels just after driving them at least once every 2 or 3 days, the brake dust won't collect. You can actually see the black fall off the wheel with water. Not true if you leave it to bake on for a week+.
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