Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2000 20:50:08 -0500 From: Steven Stern <ssternnopsamcop.net> Subject: Re: 9-5 Brake Dust problem
On Mon, 19 Jun 2000 01:17:07 -0700, TimeRangernopsam.com wrote: >Steve, heavy dusting can be attributed to many factors. 1) Climate: >Live in a wet area? Discs can and do corrode and this corrosion is >rubbed off with each application of the brakes. "Rust" dust is highly >abrasive. Live in a dry dusty climate? Dust can also eat away at >the pads and rotors. It's been very wet here lately. >2) Pad Composition: Some pads are harder/softer >than others and have different wear rates. 3) Driving Habits: Are >you a "hard-braker"? Do you anticipate things like red lights and >stop signs and let the engine slow you down in advance of actual brake >application? All of these things have to be considered before "heavy >dusting" can be tracked down. I think I brake normally, but my wife would probably say I'm a hard braker. --Steve Stern SYSOP http://go.compuserve.com/generalhelp http://go.compuserve.com/emailcommunication http://go.compuserve.com/softwaresupport http://go.compuserve.com/viruscentral
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