Excessive Brake Dust

[coopns]

Had Tundra for about 1 year. Before I bought from small dealer, he installed new pads.

Does the type/quality of pad produce more/less dust? I guess I compare to our 16 Odyssey, barely any dust.

 

[SZR48207]

Ceramic pads dust less, but also don't bite as well.

Within the semi-metallic pad types, some supposedly dust less or give off a less-visible dust color.

The factory pads on my Tacoma give off so much dust on the front wheels.. but I've learned to live with it and wash the truck more often.

 

[mightymousetech]

Originally Posted By: coopns

Does the type/quality of pad produce more/less dust?



Absolutely, makes all the difference.

 

[555]

What color is the dust? Reddish brown or black dust?
How satisfied are you with the braking power?
Any fade after repeated use?

 

[4WD]

Had a set of EBC's that were great - but horrible dust. Car wash could not touch it.
Try some baby oil before the soap on the wheels ... works good.

 

[SteveSRT8]

Wear your brake dust proudly.

"Ceramic" has become a marketing ploy. May only contain a few percent in the pad formula.

Generally the harder the pad the more rotor wear, softer generally deliver less performance. Varies wildly by the type of braking system and the weight/speed of the vehicle...

 

[HerrStig]

My bet is the stealer didn't install top of the line such as Akebono or EBC.

 

[stephen9666]

OP, do you know what brand of pads was installed before you bought the truck? That will determine what to do next.

Originally Posted By: Reddy45
Ceramic pads dust less, but also don't bite as well.


This is an overly broad generalization that is false.

There are ceramic pads that have high friction ratings and stop better than many semi-metallic pads. It really comes down to the exact pad in question. As already noted, there's no regulation of the word "ceramic."

 

[GenesisGuy70]

Always ceramic. Always.

Except for a beater car. But even then, the relatively small price difference kinda negates any argument against them.

Check these out: http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=6095028&cc=3309796&jsn=402

Only $40 for a great set of pads. Installed them along with PowerStop's cross drilled & slotted rotors on my 2010 Taurus. Brought that boat to a stop in a hurry. Soon as my factory pads wear out I'll be purchasing another set.

 

[6starprez]

I always thought larger vehicles (like a full size pickup) OEM pads were semi-metallic because of their weight.


Originally Posted By: Throt
Only $40 for a great set of pads. Installed them along with PowerStop's cross drilled & slotted rotors on my 2010 Taurus. Brought that boat to a stop in a hurry. Soon as my factory pads wear out I'll be purchasing another set.


A new OEM-type solid rotor will stop your boat in the same distance and they won't eat up your pads either. Cross drilled and slotted rotors are only an advantage during extreme repetitive braking.

 

[SteveSRT8]

Actually slotted rotors were created to deal with pad issues.

Drilled rotors are only used on extremely high performance vehicles with excess braking capacity already. Great ventilation for cooling, and yet they almost always crack on the road course due to the weakness at the drilled hole. They make extra noise and seem to help a bit in the wet.

Smooth rotors are used in NASCAR, so if you really use those brakes....

 

[4WD]

I put them on my small truck with mediocre brakes to pull a boat and utility trailer with no brakes. I take a maze of backroads where I don't feel the fade anymore. The slotted/drilled rotors have thicker plates - and the holes are well champhored - so hope they hold up ... they are smooth and quiet and stop well ...

 

[GenesisGuy70]

Originally Posted By: 6starprez
I always thought larger vehicles (like a full size pickup) OEM pads were semi-metallic because of their weight.


Originally Posted By: Throt
Only $40 for a great set of pads. Installed them along with PowerStop's cross drilled & slotted rotors on my 2010 Taurus. Brought that boat to a stop in a hurry. Soon as my factory pads wear out I'll be purchasing another set.


A new OEM-type solid rotor will stop your boat in the same distance and they won't eat up your pads either. Cross drilled and slotted rotors are only an advantage during extreme repetitive braking.


Can't argue with that. I liked the look though, too.

And they stayed largely rust free. Even in the rust belt.

 

[rslifkin]

IMO, pads that don't dust are usually pads that don't work. I'd much rather have pads that last 20k and turn the wheels black as soon as I touch the brakes than have pads that have poor ability to deal with heat or low friction.

 

[4WD]

Yes - my aftermarket are plated - factory discs were rust bucket city ...

 

[Olas]

Friction doesn't matter, we need dust-free pads to eliminate the need to wash wheels.

 

[Jetronic]

The original front pads on my car are Ferodo made. I'm not sure about the exact type as they could be bespoke, but FDB4307 is possible. I have no complaints about these pads, except they turn my wheels black in minutes.

I now got a set of Brembo High-Perormance HP2000 pads at 3 times the cost but which should perform better in all reagrds except price, compared to the Ferodo pads. Time will tell, I'll likely install them sometime next week.

 

[CharBaby]

I realize that "CERAMIC" is a relative term when it comes to brake pads. With that being said, I have used many brands and levels of ceramic pads on several vehicles and I love'em. In fact, I haven't used one brand that I didn't like. However, Centric Posi-Quiet Ceramic have the blackest dust of any I've used. And not just on one car but every car I 've put'em on.

So even though the Centric PQ Ceramic's are a very nice brake indeed, if brake dust is a concern, skip these.

 

[andyd]

Paint your wheels matte black. Dusty pads stop better and don't chew up rotors. Cheaper too.

 

[bbhero]

Go by DOT code on the actual brake pads... Most "ceramic brake pads are rated FF. The first letter stands for "cold" braking performance, the second letter stands for braking performance at 600°F and what percentage chance the pads will fade. I have Akebono Performance street brake pads on the front of my car that are rated GG. They have been really good. The chance of brake fade on these is listed as very, very rare. FF rated pads have a 22%-0% chance of fade at 600°F. So, there is a fairly good difference there. Plus they have good cold performance has well.