Date: Mon, 21 Dec 1998 13:28:56 -0800 From: Justin VanAbrahams <jvanabranopsamnet> Subject: Re: "Kleen Wheels" or similar product...
Skip wrote: > > Does anyone have any advice as to a product like Kleen Wheels or other > 'shields' to keep as much lovely SAAB brake dust off of alloys as possible? > I have heard some of these devices can cause overheating of the brakes in > some situations (although we don't do much mountain climbing in South > Florida!) and would love to know of other's experiences and thoghts. Thanks. > > Skip > 1998 900SET > 1999 9-3 SE > 1988 900T ( just left family :{ ) Stay away from them... they block off cooling air from the brake rotors and will quickly cause them to overheat. My only personal experience with them were on an '85 Volvo 740t; they were sold as a dealer-installed option. Within 10k the rotors had oveheated and warped beyond repair. I've heard similar stories from other people who've used them. Your best bet it to pick up some 3M Tire & Wheel Cleaner and use it every once in a while. It's a FANTASTIC cleaner that won't hurt the wheels - it contains no ammonia. -Justin
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