2017 2SS -- Do your wheels get dirty VERY fast?

Need4Camaro · 04-09-2018, 04:51 PM

I have Brembo's on my 99 Z28 and they don't dust anywhere nearly as fast as the Brembo's on my 2SS. They dust ALOT. I can have the whole car clean and not even 2 days later it looks like I've driven the car for 2 weeks without washing it. I'm not exagurating when I say 2 days either, its literally not even getting 3 days and the wheels are just filfthy... Does anyone else experience this? I don't mind washing it don't get me wrong.. I just never had brakes that got dirty this fast.

Chadicus · 04-09-2018, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Need4Camaro

I have Brembo's on my 99 Z28 and they don't dust anywhere nearly as fast as the Brembo's on my 2SS. They dust ALOT. I can have the whole car clean and not even 2 days later it looks like I've driven the car for 2 weeks without washing it. I'm not exagurating when I say 2 days either, its literally not even getting 3 days and the wheels are just filfthy... Does anyone else experience this? I don't mind washing it don't get me wrong.. I just never had brakes that got dirty this fast.

Yep. Dirty constantly on mine.

Need4Camaro · 04-09-2018, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Chadicus

Yep. Dirty constantly on mine.

Can you or anyone recommend any kind of brake pads I should upgrade to to assist with that while retaining good braking power, or even improving it?

Likewise, will ceramic coating the wheels help?

ac-427 · 04-09-2018, 05:07 PM

I dumped the Brembo pads the first week I got my 2018 SS Vert with heavy duty brakes. Installed ceramic pads from O’Reilly Auto Parts. The pads work great and have totally eliminated brake dust.

KSA464 · 04-09-2018, 05:13 PM

I have noticed this too since owning this vehicle. A red tinted dust. I have applied paint sealant; Rejex'ed the wheels (including the entire car - have been using for years now). Although does not eleminate the dust, it seems to help sluff it off and much easier to wash as all you have to do is hose it off, even though I wash the wheels every time I wash the car with seperate soap (Griots Garage) and bucket mitt. Re apply the paint sealant along with a quick clay bar every 5-6 months. I plan to keep this regiment moving forward.

Herewego · 04-09-2018, 05:38 PM

Lots of posts about this, it’s the pads. Search Powerstop and you’ll get lots of answers.

grampa_ss · 04-09-2018, 05:51 PM

I just replaced mine yesterday. I went with the Power stop Z26 pads. The initial bite is not quite as good, but to me that's fine. I thought that initial was a little too grippy...especially at slow speeds. I like the Z26's better.

GroundhogSS · 04-09-2018, 06:19 PM

A number of us have gone to the Powerstop Z26 pads. Very little dust compared to stock. Powerstop wisely advertises "Low Dust Brake Technology".

KMPrenger · 04-09-2018, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GroundhogSS

A number of us have gone to the Powerstop Z26 pads. Very little dust compared to stock. Powerstop wisely advertises "Low Dust Brake Technology".

Yep...Same here. Powerstop Z26. Loving them.

Need4Camaro · 04-09-2018, 07:30 PM

I guess I will go with the Powerstop Z26 then

CruzySS · 04-09-2018, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Need4Camaro

I guess I will go with the Powerstop Z26 then

I have them also. You won't be disappointed.

smkymntn · 04-09-2018, 08:01 PM

I have them too. No more dust!

01pewterz28 · 04-09-2018, 08:13 PM

Yep after every drive I need to upgrade my pads and quick.

Magnum922 · 04-10-2018, 05:51 AM

I wax my wheels with chemical guys wheel wax. Less dust. I'll have to try those pads sometime.

04-09-2018, 04:51 PM	#1
Need4Camaro Drives: '17 Camaro 2SS & '99 Camaro Z28 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,975	2017 2SS -- Do your wheels get dirty VERY fast? I have Brembo's on my 99 Z28 and they don't dust anywhere nearly as fast as the Brembo's on my 2SS. They dust ALOT. I can have the whole car clean and not even 2 days later it looks like I've driven the car for 2 weeks without washing it. I'm not exagurating when I say 2 days either, its literally not even getting 3 days and the wheels are just filfthy... Does anyone else experience this? I don't mind washing it don't get me wrong.. I just never had brakes that got dirty this fast.

04-09-2018, 05:07 PM	#4
ac-427 Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Redline Convertible Join Date: May 2016 Location: DFW Posts: 168	I dumped the Brembo pads the first week I got my 2018 SS Vert with heavy duty brakes. Installed ceramic pads from O’Reilly Auto Parts. The pads work great and have totally eliminated brake dust. __________________ 2019 Buick TourX 2017 Colorado Redline 1966 Ford Mustang Pro Touring Last edited by ac-427; 04-10-2018 at 06:22 AM.

04-09-2018, 05:38 PM	#6
Herewego Drives: 2018 2SS Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Western PA Posts: 133	Lots of posts about this, it’s the pads. Search Powerstop and you’ll get lots of answers. __________________

04-09-2018, 05:51 PM	#7
grampa_ss Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Stansbury Park, Utah Posts: 1,102	I just replaced mine yesterday. I went with the Power stop Z26 pads. The initial bite is not quite as good, but to me that's fine. I thought that initial was a little too grippy...especially at slow speeds. I like the Z26's better. __________________ 2016 2SS, MRC, NPP, A8. Procharger P-1X,Stage II,std bypass, 3.9, Alky Meth - 10.84 @129 - DA+2000 New Mods - GPI drop ins, Kooks 2", LT4 fueling, Cam, Circle D Converter, 3.5 pulley & dual nozzle meth.

04-09-2018, 06:19 PM	#8
GroundhogSS Drives: '17 2SS convertible'20 Yukon Denali Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 3,048	A number of us have gone to the Powerstop Z26 pads. Very little dust compared to stock. Powerstop wisely advertises "Low Dust Brake Technology". __________________ Richard 2017 2SS SIM convertible, A8, NPP, MRC, 56R wheels, GM CAI, Diode Dynamics Side Markers, Mamo Throttle Body Delivered: 08/15/2016 #TeamBeckyD

04-09-2018, 05:13 PM	#5
KSA464 Drives: 2018 2SS Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Arizona Posts: 59	I have noticed this too since owning this vehicle. A red tinted dust. I have applied paint sealant; Rejex'ed the wheels (including the entire car - have been using for years now). Although does not eleminate the dust, it seems to help sluff it off and much easier to wash as all you have to do is hose it off, even though I wash the wheels every time I wash the car with seperate soap (Griots Garage) and bucket mitt. Re apply the paint sealant along with a quick clay bar every 5-6 months. I plan to keep this regiment moving forward.

04-09-2018, 07:30 PM	#10
Need4Camaro Drives: '17 Camaro 2SS & '99 Camaro Z28 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,975	I guess I will go with the Powerstop Z26 then

04-09-2018, 08:01 PM	#12
smkymntn Smoky Drives: 2018 1SS Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Tarpon Springs Fl Posts: 57	I have them too. No more dust!

04-09-2018, 08:13 PM	#13
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,494 View My Garage	Yep after every drive I need to upgrade my pads and quick. __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

04-10-2018, 05:51 AM	#14
Magnum922 Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS, A8 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: North carolina Posts: 336	I wax my wheels with chemical guys wheel wax. Less dust. I'll have to try those pads sometime.

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