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Oct 20, 2003 | 05:23 PM

ObiWanJak

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Brake Dust

Ladies and Gents,
The brake dust on my FX4 is killing me. Anybody else having a problem with it? Maybe I'm paranoid, but I definetly find I have to clean off my front wheels every 200-250 miles to keep them looking nice. As aftermarket brake pads become available, I am looking for a change. Anybody have any suggestions?
Loren

Oct 20, 2003 | 05:42 PM

Chiefman

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I am having that problem, too. I wash the truck once a week if the weather permits. I first noticed the problem on FX-4s when I first drove one and noticed the test drive truck that they were letting people drive had it. Didnt phase me non in buying it. I use McGuires wheel cleaner for it. It works pretty good. McGuires Car Wash works great, too.

Oct 20, 2003 | 05:51 PM

z 97ford1

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use ceramic pads

Oct 20, 2003 | 06:28 PM

trapperjohn

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brake dust a real problem, I have to clean the wheels once a week

Oct 20, 2003 | 07:58 PM

RLPT1

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Re: Brake Dust

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Originally posted by ObiWanJak
Ladies and Gents,
The brake dust on my FX4 is killing me. Anybody else having a problem with it? Maybe I'm paranoid, but I definetly find I have to clean off my front wheels every 200-250 miles to keep them looking nice. As aftermarket brake pads become available, I am looking for a change. Anybody have any suggestions?
Loren

My father in law who worked at Michigan Truck for 35 yrs said there's a cover you can get to keep the dust off the rim, I guess it goes over the caliper or something. Anyone heard of these?