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05-06-2004, 11:02 PM
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Brake dust
Okay, my 2004 FX4, 5.4L screw is less than a week old. There are about 180 miles on it and, I hate to say it, most are from my wife (I drive the economy car to work :o) I have noticed the front rims are black with brake dust, either my wife is out racing the neighbours, or this is normal? Does this come with the break-in period, or is my wife driving with 2 feet? Please let me know if anyone who bought a new truck and noticed a unusual amount of brake dust at the start.
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05-06-2004, 11:05 PM
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My Screw is about a day old now driven about 150 miles and my wheels are getting black too I think Its part of the brake in period!
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05-07-2004, 03:09 PM
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Yes, it's worse when new. Front brakes do more work and you will always get brake dust buildup in a heavy configuration.
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05-07-2004, 03:33 PM
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05-29-2004, 02:12 PM
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My 2003 Expedition brakes create a lot of brake soot on the alloy wheels also. If you do a lot of around town driving like I do then you will find a lot of brake soot and worn out brakes (like I just had) after 29000 miles. So get used to it.
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05-31-2004, 08:44 AM
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Replace the crappy, dusty OEM pads with either Raybestos Quiet Stops or Bendix Titanium Metallics if they are available for your truck.
Dust will be only a memory...
Steve
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06-01-2004, 11:03 AM
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Brake Dust...
And get the brake dust off ASAP! Once it gets on there, you will never get it off. It's like it eats right into the rims!
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06-01-2004, 04:20 PM
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Switch to HAWK HPS performance pads. NO dust, much improved stopping power. These pads are awesome, you will not be disappointed.
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06-01-2004, 04:20 PM
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