Anyone have a good solution for limiting the amount of brake dust being deposited on my lovely 18" alloys? This is one reason I avoided buying a BMW ('cause of the excessive brake dust).
I would expect I would have to change the pads, but what brand provides similar braking capability yet reduces brake dust?
My Mazda Millena S stopped well, went over 100,000 miles between brake jobs, and didn't trash my wheels. Maybe I should see if Mazda brake pads will fit the Inifiniti.:rolleyes
Brake dust on my beautiful wheels!
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szh
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Brake dust is normal. With good, high-performance pads, you will get more dust than others, but all pads shed to some degree. I would strongly recommend against pads that are "long-life" - they simply will not give you the performance you should get in your G35.
What you can do is clean the wheels well and then use good normal car wax on them. Buff thoroughly! Then the dust just rinses off easily.
Z
What you can do is clean the wheels well and then use good normal car wax on them. Buff thoroughly! Then the dust just rinses off easily.
Z
Meguire's has three wax lines (well, maybe more) the standard stuff they sell in most auto and all discount stores comes in red bottles. The "professional" stuff comes in beige bottles and is "numbered." Their #26 is called Hi-Tech Yellow Wax. Another good one to know is their #7 Show car glaze - use prior to waxing with #26 or Medallion.
Medallion comes in a black bottle and is usually only found in automotive paint stores. Very high-end stuff (and pretty expensive too). I think I paid something like $26 for the last bottle of Medallion I bought. I use all of these at different times and for different reasons.
Medallion comes in a black bottle and is usually only found in automotive paint stores. Very high-end stuff (and pretty expensive too). I think I paid something like $26 for the last bottle of Medallion I bought. I use all of these at different times and for different reasons.
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szh
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I'd still strongly advise against changing to non-OEM pads. The pad formulation that Infiniti uses has been optimized for their rotor, car weight, heat performance, etc. Generics cannot optimize in that manner for all cars - you might end up with insufficient braking capability or damaged rotors (can you say "warp"?). In a worse case scenario, if the heat is not properly dissipated by the rotors and overheats the hub, you can also damage wheel bearings. In other words, it may seem like a cheap fix now, but the potential for long term increased costs are higher. I emphasize the word "potential" - I am not guaranteeing that you will have problems! The point is: why take a risk?
Do a search for threads on brake pads over in the "Infiniti General" forum. You will see a lot of discussion on brake pads over the various model years. Most people end up sticking with the OEM pads for best results - not "all", but "most" - even the experts (see posts on brake pads by Q45Tech).
On my Q45, I use cross-drilled, slotted Bradi rotors with OEM pads and the results are excellent.
So, I'd say live with brake dust - just water rinse the wheels off regularly (after an initial waxing). It is performance that is far more important, not looks.
Z
Do a search for threads on brake pads over in the "Infiniti General" forum. You will see a lot of discussion on brake pads over the various model years. Most people end up sticking with the OEM pads for best results - not "all", but "most" - even the experts (see posts on brake pads by Q45Tech).
On my Q45, I use cross-drilled, slotted Bradi rotors with OEM pads and the results are excellent.
So, I'd say live with brake dust - just water rinse the wheels off regularly (after an initial waxing). It is performance that is far more important, not looks.
Z
You can put #26 on ANYTHING!for Hot Import Nights here in Houston we put it on the non chrome pieces in the engine bay!Turned out great, but was a pain to clean off afterwords LOL.nlzmo400r wrote:wait, whats meguiars #26? i have they hand wax (liquid) and the scratch remover, can i put this on my wheels as well? and keep in mind, rite now im still rollin on plastic 16' hubbies
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DenverG35c
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I just used a product reviewed in Car and Driver called RejeX. It was originally developed for the military for cleaning exhaust stains off of helicopters.
I covered everything with it and so far its working as advertised. I even used it on the inner rims of the wheels and the brake dust comes right off with plain water. I also coated the tinted film on my windows and now they don't fingerprint nearly as easily.
I bought it online at http://www.corrosionx.com
I covered everything with it and so far its working as advertised. I even used it on the inner rims of the wheels and the brake dust comes right off with plain water. I also coated the tinted film on my windows and now they don't fingerprint nearly as easily.
I bought it online at http://www.corrosionx.com
BillR,
Thanks for the feedback on the Hawk pads. I'll check them out when I replace the stock ones.
BTW: My Rejex arrived today. Put some on just half of one wheel to test Denver's claim. I can tell you this you CAN tell the difference right away in the feel between the waxed portion of the wheel vs the Rejex portion. And it hasn't even cured yet (12 hours to cure).
Thanks for the feedback on the Hawk pads. I'll check them out when I replace the stock ones.
BTW: My Rejex arrived today. Put some on just half of one wheel to test Denver's claim. I can tell you this you CAN tell the difference right away in the feel between the waxed portion of the wheel vs the Rejex portion. And it hasn't even cured yet (12 hours to cure).
Gentlemen (and, of course, any Ladies),
I'm new to this forum, but not the G-35 nor the brake dust issue. I just reloaded my G-35 with a new set of factory pads this week after only 9 months of wear/tear. I drive like a little old lady too!!! I'm pleased with the braking on this car, but not the brakes. The dust is excessive like on the BMWs. (I used to own a POS BMW 525, horrible)
Also, I thought I would warn everyone that the parts guy at my local Infiniti dealership cautioned me about the rotors on these cars. Apparently, they are experiencing A LOT of rotor warping problems associated with the quick burn up time on the pads. I did not find any problem at all with my rotors, but the pads were gone. I don't know if the Hawk pads would accelerate the alleged problem with the rotors or fix it. However, I would keep a very close eye on them.
Let us know because the dust is a real issue on my pretty little factory five-stars and I really don't want to worry about this when I pony up for the Enkei 20s with thin profiles and wide rubber!!!! :-)
I'm new to this forum, but not the G-35 nor the brake dust issue. I just reloaded my G-35 with a new set of factory pads this week after only 9 months of wear/tear. I drive like a little old lady too!!! I'm pleased with the braking on this car, but not the brakes. The dust is excessive like on the BMWs. (I used to own a POS BMW 525, horrible)
Also, I thought I would warn everyone that the parts guy at my local Infiniti dealership cautioned me about the rotors on these cars. Apparently, they are experiencing A LOT of rotor warping problems associated with the quick burn up time on the pads. I did not find any problem at all with my rotors, but the pads were gone. I don't know if the Hawk pads would accelerate the alleged problem with the rotors or fix it. However, I would keep a very close eye on them.
Let us know because the dust is a real issue on my pretty little factory five-stars and I really don't want to worry about this when I pony up for the Enkei 20s with thin profiles and wide rubber!!!! :-)
SupraDex,
Thanks for the heads-up on the rotors something else to keep an eye on. I too avoided the BMW partially because of the brake dust issue, and now I have it anyway! Hopefully I won't also have the maintenance issues prevalent with BMW's.
I'll be most interested to find out if swapping for Hawk pads will also fix the warping rotor problem.
Thanks for the heads-up on the rotors something else to keep an eye on. I too avoided the BMW partially because of the brake dust issue, and now I have it anyway! Hopefully I won't also have the maintenance issues prevalent with BMW's.
I'll be most interested to find out if swapping for Hawk pads will also fix the warping rotor problem.
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I've got the Brembos, but I also had them on my Supra and never had this problem. Therefore, I must assume that the pads are the culprit here.
That leads me to another question . . . Anybody ever painted their G-35 calipers? I did my Supra's and they looked awesome. I did them in Yellow with just some high temp spray paint from a local parts shop. Then I stenciled on the Supra logo with some Black touch-up paint. It looked sssswwwwweeeeetttt and lasted a good year before I had to do some maintenance. I wonder if any of you guys have ever done this to the G-35? Any experience? War stories?
That leads me to another question . . . Anybody ever painted their G-35 calipers? I did my Supra's and they looked awesome. I did them in Yellow with just some high temp spray paint from a local parts shop. Then I stenciled on the Supra logo with some Black touch-up paint. It looked sssswwwwweeeeetttt and lasted a good year before I had to do some maintenance. I wonder if any of you guys have ever done this to the G-35? Any experience? War stories?
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DenverG35c
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Brake pad wear
I just had my brakes checked by Infiniti service on my G35 coupe. I have 10,000 miles on the car and my pads are at 75%. They have only worn down 25% and have not warped the rotors at all. I do have alot of brake dust. But, the brakes are wearing as they are supposed to. The tech told me that in the new G35 next year that they are going to a harder pad and that it shouldn't affect stopping distance or performance at all. So, for those of you who are having excessive wear on your pads, either you have a serious problem with your car or you drive recklessly or take your car racing and use the brakes excessively.
Ryan
Ryan
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Re: (DenverG35c)
is anyone else using Hawk HPS or any other pad to take care of the dust problem? 4 Days after I was my car, the wheels look like heII and it is driving me nuts...
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Re: (g35sedanlover)
I just switched to the Hawks and yes the dust has all but been eliminated.
I did notice that the brakes are not as "touchy" as the original ones were. Seems like they have decreased the breaking ever so slightly - but then again I've been real easy on them.
Good Luck.
I did notice that the brakes are not as "touchy" as the original ones were. Seems like they have decreased the breaking ever so slightly - but then again I've been real easy on them.
Good Luck.