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07-12-2009, 01:00 PM
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Anyone else feel that the alloys get dirty very quickly? I have the 17 inch alloys on my new MB Mondeo Zetec Wagon.
Is it because of the brand new brake pads? If so, Ive had it now for over 5 months and its still getting dirty after a couple of days! Is there anything that can be done?
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07-12-2009, 01:23 PM
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I discovered the same problem when i got my Zetec. Apparently it is the brake dust from the european brake pads, it is a common isusue with these type of bracke pads. The only solution i had is to regulary wash them clean and perhaps use a car wax to protect them betweeen washes.
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07-12-2009, 03:20 PM
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Well interesting cause when I bought my new Mazda 3 a few years ago, had the same issue and found on a forum that Mazda replaced them under warranty. I wonder if Ford will do that for me?!?
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10-12-2009, 01:29 PM
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If you ever spend any time in Europe, you'll see cars with black wheels everywhere, it's completely normal - albeit a pain in the bum. Aussie pads are generally non-metallic on Falcons and Commodores, hence why we're not "used" to the brake dust.
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10-12-2009, 01:39 PM
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10-12-2009, 05:00 PM
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True - the police spec brakes on BF Falcon dusted up really badly. I remember my old BF XR8 HP
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13-12-2009, 07:26 PM
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(Just had to post something as there's been nothing for days!)
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Dirty alloys
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