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excessive brake dust

Old Jul 26, 2003 | 06:37 PM
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excessive brake dust

I posted a problem with my brakes making a screeching sound a few days ago. That still hasnt gone away...the pads look fine. But any way...my front tires more so on the left have excessive brake dust...like to the point where if I clean my rims...an hour later of driving they are FILTHY...now I know the fronts get dirtier..but not this dirty. Any suggestions to what this may be..and if it ties into my brake noise?
Old Jul 26, 2003 | 07:36 PM
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Is the car pulling to that side?? Chances are it's a sticking caliper. It may be the right/left one holding on too tight, or one or the other not clamping down enough. Note how the car pulls or jumps upon brakeing, then check out the calipers. Could be sticking caliper slides too.
Old Jul 26, 2003 | 07:52 PM
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It doesnt pull at all...during driving or braking..so...
Old Jul 26, 2003 | 08:07 PM
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it could just be ****y pads. Try some carbon metallic ones from autozone and you'll be golden.
Old Jul 26, 2003 | 08:31 PM
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Yeah, could be the pads too. Or a heavy Brakeing foot
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