Brake Pad Dust

[flashpixx]

Have searched but didn't find anything...

Looking to replace the front pads. Have contacted Greg at GSL Rallysport for a quote on some Resma's.

Current front pads are std and spread brake dust everywhere!! Is this just a fact of life or is there a solution that maintains decent braking performance?

cheers

[jords]

Brake Pad Dust

I've used EBC Green stuff and hawks ceramic pads in previous cars. Both are excellent in terms of low dust and braking performance.

[noone]

GSL do some nice pads, well priced, improved bite, less dust. You'll get sorted quickly.

[h100vw]

GSL do some nice pads, well priced, improved bite, less dust. You'll get sorted quickly.

I think its the QFM A1 RM or something I have in my S3, negligible dust even after track sessions. Although my wheels aren't silver any more so don't show dust much anyway.

Some of those pads need to be made which involves some lead time. I wanted some for my Polo brake conversion (not standard 9n pads) which weren't in stock and it was going to be a month or so.

Gavin

http://qfm.com.au/page/6/Performance_Range

[Lucas_R]

Brake Pad Dust

The Remsas are awesome - and they are rated to 650 degrees so they are ok for some casual track runs.

[johnnie5]

its pretty much the brake pad type

most euro cars do it

differentr brands of pads are better than others

wax your wheels and makes cleaning easier

[flashpixx]

wax your wheels and makes cleaning easier

Thanks for the tip

[Jmac]

Cant go wrong with Remsa, as for the dust, try dodo juice juice wheel sealant, will make your next wash spotless with regards to dust. A1RMs are a great street/track pad with nice bite . Remsa still good for the odd Sunday track day. Depends what you are doing with the car.

[flashpixx]

Depends what you are doing with the car.

Trying to avoid WA hoon laws

[seangti]

I've got remsa and awaiting a call from Greg to get the A1RM's and a few other goodies. I didn't notice much improvement re brake dust with the remsa's over standard, it still builds up pretty quick, tho I wash the car regularly so never been an issue. The pads are good and well priced so best to follow what others have said about polishing wheels and whatnot if dust is a concern. But no concern re performance.

[flashpixx]

full set of Remsa's on the way. cheers for the tip

[seangti]

full set of Remsa's on the way. cheers for the tip

Just did the same after speaking with Matt at GSL. His opinion that given the weight of the polo, even with lots of track work that the remsa's will be sufficient. Will get the front rotors machined and pad scuffed (as I currently have remsa on front), new slotted rear rotors and remsa pads. Will go Super Dot 4 fluid (something like a 340c boiling temp as opposed to 310 from normal dot 4) and will order HEL braided lines. Much cheaper to order the lines direct from HEL in the uk.

If this doesn't deliver, than I'll order the A1RM pads for the front. Give the lack of brake feel I'm getting, Matt suggested it's likely the result of having boiled the fluid rather than cooking the pads. I'll know in a few weeks once it arrives and get it fitted.

[flashpixx]

After bedding in the Remsa's am very happy. Brake performance is MUCH better from initial bite (which was non-existent with OEM pads) to stopping distance, feel, and repeated application. Recommended, as is the service from Greg at GSL.