2006 4x4 with 20's. Im tired of the constant brake dust, what brand is best to help reduce dust. Usually I bleed the whole system when doing a brake job. Since my truck is only a year old is this a step I can skip? I have never pushed the piston back in without opening the bleeder, my brother was telling me just to push it back in and not to worry about bleeding. Will this cause damage and can I skip bleeding?>

 

Yea, you don't need to bleed them. Just go to Auto Zone and pick up some Semi Metallic pads and the brake dust will be gone. All you need is a set of wrenchs and a good C-clamp. Easy Job.

 

I put some thermoquiet pads on yesterday and I just pushed the pads back in without bleeding them. No problems doing it like that.

 

The Duralast Gold semi metalics (Part Number: DG1011, Weight: 5.6 lbs. ,Warranty: LLT, Note: Semi-metallic) still make a lot of dust. I have to clean my wheels every couple of days.

 

I believe actually anytime you change pads, you are supposed to bleed the system. Atleast the corners you change. Because when you are putting the new pads in with the C clamp you need to open the Resivor and release the pressure then bleed it out. I mean I guess it makes sincen to and it ll keep that kinda pressure built up, but Im pretty sure thats not recommended. Atleast Ive never heard of a brake job not being bled and fully refilled.