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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 10:38 PM
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I have a 2007 S2k.

No I am not going to change my brake pads to AP1 pads.

The front wheels accumulate brake dust very quickly.

Has anyone tried Wheel Wax or DP Wheel Glaze with good results?

Any other products out there that work as a sort of brake dust preventor? At least something that makes cleaning them easier? I think I heard Zaino AIO might work also.
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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 07:17 AM
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i did AIO mine then wheel wax them

very easy to clean the brake dust

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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 09:23 AM
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Also, get in the habit of downshifting and engine braking more. I hardly accumulate any brake dust this way, even after a couple weeks of driving
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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 04:28 PM
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the two posts above were just what i was gonna say.
good synthetic for protection and engine braking to keep em clean... also cause its more fun !
would add that i hit mine with detailers spray sfter dusting them with a dedicated duster
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 05:02 AM
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Originally Posted by diabolus2k,Jun 23 2007, 09:23 AM
Also, get in the habit of downshifting and engine braking more. I hardly accumulate any brake dust this way, even after a couple weeks of driving
True that the downshifting helps, but I think the main reason you don't accumulate so much dust is because of your AP1 pads.

I have an AP2 and the dust was out of hand, so I switched to AP1 pads and now a accumulate 75% less dust now. A MAJOR dramatic change!!

GPWhiteS2kFTW, I suggest swaping out the pads in addition to the wheel wax ect...
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 07:21 AM
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is there any difference between the AP1 and AP2 break pads? in performance etc...
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by TAGs2K,Jun 25 2007, 10:21 AM
is there any difference between the AP1 and AP2 break pads? in performance etc...
This would be a question that I would post outside of the wash and wax forums. Try S2000 talk or look around in the various competition/race sections to read reviews on brake pads.
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 08:45 AM
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I normally keep a MF in the car, and when ever i drive if i see some brakedust or dirt i just spray some QD and wipe off takes only few mins.

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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 08:58 AM
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I already do engine brake, and as stated in original post:

No I am not going to change my brake pads to AP1 pads.
Yes I know its a dramatic difference, but I am in high school and the pops does not want me touching the car tuning and performance wise.
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by GPWhiteS2kFTW,Jun 25 2007, 08:58 AM
I already do engine brake, and as stated in original post:



Yes I know its a dramatic difference, but I am in high school and the pops does not want me touching the car tuning and performance wise.
Your just changing pads, im sure your pops wouldnt mind.
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