ace123

I had ceramic pads as OE on my older Dodge Stealth, but I didn't have organic/other pads to compare them to.

Brownergy

I had the same problem. Even tried waxing the wheels with no help. Maybe I was using the wrong type of wax. It sucks how dirty Gold wheels can look after just a light spirited drive.

AP2 pads dust a ton more than AP1's but they are better pads, better feel/bite/durability.

Vik2000

Where to get ceramic pads?

atlantachap

I did a little research on ceramic pads here. A few people mentioned that the Akebono Proact ceramics are almost as good as AP2 OEM, stopping power wise, but not good for track. Anyone have any inputs on the Hawk Performance Ceramic Pads that Tire Rack sells?

Thanks!

takeshi

Hmm, the brake dust comes right off with the same mix I use for washing the car if I take care of it once a week. Zaino on the wheels also helps a bit.

gruffydd3

I had Akebono pads on my XJ8. There was virtually no dust at all. They stopped as well as the stock Jaguar pads and there was no brake squeal with them. I can't help you as far as track performance.

gruffydd3

I got them from tire rack.

PanteraKitty

I use the Hawk HP+ pads. They dust worse than the OEM pads. No Problem. I polished the wheels with Zaino ClearCoat Polish.

It does help that I have three sets of wheels and change a couple of times a month. Every time the wheels are off the car they ge a good scrubbing with Mean Green.

Old fartz with fat bellies do not like to bend over so I use a RubberMaid trash can for a wheel wash stand.

RED MX5

Hahaha, Ryan or one of our other mechanics are more likely to be taking the wheels off the car than me, and they better NOT put them back on without cleaning them up first. I like your trash can idea, but I'm playing the old fart thing for all it's worth.

shy_guyAP1

My dad's gets it worse that me, I drive mine a lot harder, but also clean the wheels more often.