Brake dust shields?

[jacksonian]

I saw these Kleen Wheel brake dust shields while looking around for wheels. I searched the whole X5World forums and couldn't find a single mention of anyone using any thing like it. Any thoughts? http://www.brakedustcover.com/

[Gruntion]

Originally Posted by jacksonian

I saw these Kleen Wheel brake dust shields while looking around for wheels. I searched the whole X5World forums and couldn't find a single mention of anyone using any thing like it. Any thoughts? http://www.brakedustcover.com/

Haven't seen the shields on an X5 but, I did see them on a 750i and 550i and, IMO, they take away for the look of the car. If they are the same ones Park Avenue BMW uses, they look like a separate plate between the wheel and the brake rotor.

I assume you want to do something about the brake because it creates filthy wheels. If that is the case, these may keep your wheels clean but, add a different level of uglyness.

I wouldn't recommend them.

[jacksonian]

Ah, I see, that would make sense then. I just hate that my wheels get so yucky so quickly.

[motordavid]

Search Tab turns up a few threads:
http://www.xoutpost.com/search.php?searchid=1545406

No one here, that I recall, uses them.
They look funky, but the main reason is reduced caliper/rotor ventilation, imo.
I'd pass on them.

Wheel Wax or any of the many waxes, "sealers" will help in reducing brake
dust build up and, afford easier cleaning.
GL,mD

[jacksonian]

You must have used shield(s) as the search term. I left off the (s) and didn't get anything specific. Oh well. I guess that should have given me the answer. If there was a decent solution out there, you guys would have already been talking about it!

[motordavid]

Originally Posted by jacksonian

You must have used shield(s) as the search term. I left off the (s) and didn't get anything specific. Oh well. I guess that should have given me the answer. If there was a decent solution out there, you guys would have already been talking about it!

"Wax" of some kind, regular gentle "hose offs" and washings...
Wheels stand out, so a weekly quick spritz, gentle wipe and hosing
keeps them looking better, between serious washings, imo.

[jacksonian]

Yeah, I remember now when I had my 5 series sedan, I just kept a cloth in the garage and wiped down the wheels several times between washings.

[Thunder22]

Throw some Rejex on the wheels.

[jacksonian]

Never heard of Rejex before, I'll ask my detail guy.

[jacksonian]

I just happened to read the Roadside Assistance sticker on my windshield. It talks about installation of non-BMW approved accessories possibly being dangerous and affecting your warranty, and it specifically mentions brake dust shields. Interesting.