Does anyone have a bad problem with break dust? (archive)

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Does anyone have a bad problem with break dust? (archive)

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Posted by CGC on November 06, 2000 at 10:57:57:

(posted from: gw3.gapac.com (204.149.9.2))

That is the one thing I have noticed. I can drive the car one day and actually see the break dust accumulation on the wheels.

I have some stuff that will help out, but I haven't had time to apply it.

Is this normal for the pads installed from the factory?

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I tried to sniff itonce and it gives me a bad trip Joel 11:13 11/07/2000 (0)
You got a bad problem if there isn't any SL 12:59 11/06/2000 (5)
- AMEN !!!! (eom) Steve Hodges 15:44 11/06/2000 (0)
- Well...> CGC 13:23 11/06/2000 (3)
  - IF you just drove to the corner convenience store, SL 15:38 11/06/2000 (2)
    - Uhmmm... CGC 08:54 11/07/2000 (0)
    - Sure hope SL didn't exactly mean... PCMMZ3 23:32 11/06/2000 (0)
Green Stuff is the answer Patrick 12:07 11/06/2000 (7)
- My rotors warped too (more) doug 96 Z3 21:38 11/06/2000 (1)
  - I think you will be happy with setup DaveZ 07:06 11/07/2000 (0)
- Rotor warping by aftermarket pads??? BimmerMZ3 12:17 11/06/2000 (4)
  - That was me, more.... :-( DaveZ 12:33 11/06/2000 (3)
    - A little story re: brakes. Nico/BZZZEE 17:40 11/06/2000 (2)
      - Very interesting, any TSB? DaveZ 20:41 11/06/2000 (1)
        
        Thanks for the info, please post outcomes (more) BimmerMZ3 08:08 11/07/2000 (0)
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA PerryinVA 12:05 11/06/2000 (0)
OK...I was starting to worry... CGC 11:30 11/06/2000 (0)
Re: Does anyone have a bad problem with break dust Ylojakt - Utah 11:12 11/06/2000 (0)
Re: Does anyone have a bad problem with break dust Steve Hodges 11:07 11/06/2000 (0)
Yes, It's HORRID! eom Connie 11:06 11/06/2000 (0)
Yes, we all do have brake dust problems... Carlin 96/M44 11:03 11/06/2000 (0)
this seems to be the case with most European Cars Rick Kim 11:03 11/06/2000 (0)
Re: Does anyone have a bad problem with break dust Pete 11:00 11/06/2000 (1)
- Brake pads are cheaper than transmissions Yukon Dave 01:36 11/07/2000 (0)

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