Break Dust - Dodge Diesel

Dan B · 05-15-2003, 12:14 PM

Is there a break in period for the brakes? With 2000 miles it seams like there is a lot of redish brake dust on the front wheels for normal everyday driving (not pulling anything)....Just a pain to be cleaning all the time...

05-15-2003, 01:01 PM

Yeah, there's a break-in period for brake pads before the red dust stops - I think it's about 40-60 thousand miles, depending on driving styles - when the pads get down to the metal, the dust changes color...

It IS a pain, ain't it! No, it isn't gonna get any better over the life of the pads, either.

dodgeman01 · 05-16-2003, 09:36 AM

You guys need to find those covers that go behind the wheel to stop the dust from getting on the wheels. DM01

05-16-2003, 11:07 AM

IF you do heavy-duty use, towing, steep grades and such, you need to be cautious about potentially blocking airflow in and around brake disks - otherwise, ya just MIGHT end up with the cleanest wheels in the junkyard or bottom of a canyon...

Green Giant · 05-16-2003, 11:15 AM

Downshifting when you are stopping helps reduce the dust. High speed stops (50+ MPH) without downshifting will put a serious coating on the wheels after just a few hard or long applications of the brakes. I learned not to depend on the brakes that much from my 95' and carried the habits to the 03' Jeff

Dan B · 05-19-2003, 10:11 AM

Does any one know where to get the break dust covers? Thanks

Dodgezilla · 05-20-2003, 07:05 AM

Genosgarage.com has them. They are called Kleen Wheels. They are fairly inexpensive and they do work. I had some on my 98 dually. they have slots cut into them for brake cooling..

05-15-2003, 01:01 PM	#2
Guest Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:Break Dust Yeah, there's a break-in period for brake pads before the red dust stops - I think it's about 40-60 thousand miles, depending on driving styles - when the pads get down to the metal, the dust changes color... <br><br>It IS a pain, ain't it! No, it isn't gonna get any better over the life of the pads, either.

05-16-2003, 09:36 AM	#3
dodgeman01 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sharpsburg KY Posts: 1,831 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:Break Dust You guys need to find those covers that go behind the wheel to stop the dust from getting on the wheels.<br>DM01 __________________ Aaron [color=blue 94 Dodge Cummins Diesel forest green 4x4 reg. cab (2002) 5spd 215 pumped set at 30* 5x16 edm injectors ported,polished, and O-ringed head with custom valves and springs snow water meth kit put to the ground by SBC DD clutch[/color] twins soon 04 auto commonrail (stock)01 p-pumped 24v 6spd 98 dodge CTD 93 dodge ctd 95 dodge gasser Its a Horse power thing Ford owners wouldn't understaind Thanks Peter of South Bend Clutch for the new tranny clutch and help

05-16-2003, 11:07 AM	#4
Guest Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:Break Dust IF you do heavy-duty use, towing, steep grades and such, you need to be cautious about potentially blocking airflow in and around brake disks - otherwise, ya just MIGHT end up with the cleanest wheels in the junkyard or bottom of a canyon...

05-16-2003, 11:15 AM	#5
Green Giant Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 59 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:Break Dust Downshifting when you are stopping helps reduce the dust. High speed stops (50+ MPH) without downshifting will put a serious coating on the wheels after just a few hard or long applications of the brakes. I learned not to depend on the brakes that much from my 95' and carried the habits to the 03'<br>Jeff __________________ GREEN GIANT 2003 3500 QC SRW LONG BED HO 5" Straight pipe, Silencer ring fell off the turbo as well as everything else that made the truck quiet :)

05-19-2003, 10:11 AM	#6
Dan B Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: West Bend, WI Posts: 4 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:Break Dust Does any one know where to get the break dust covers?<br><br>Thanks

05-20-2003, 07:05 AM	#7
Dodgezilla Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 8,774 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:Break Dust Genosgarage.com has them. They are called Kleen Wheels. They are fairly inexpensive and they do work. I had some on my 98 dually. they have slots cut into them for brake cooling.. __________________ 04 Green/ Silver Dodge Ram 2500 4x4, 305/555 HO CTD, Custom 4" exhaust, HE351 turbo, VA C3.2

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