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Quick update I replaced my 4 tires (GY assurance triple tread), break rotors and pads 50000km and at 60000km service the Tire ware was at - 11/32" . 1/32' for 10000km Brake pads frt 9mm and rear 11mm pads left on them. I live in a big city and my driving ratio is 60% city and 40% hwy.Normal ware and tare for a suv of this size  . Things done under warty so far, 1. Break booster 2. frt bearing 3. drive shafts 4. windshield washer motor 5. alarm sensor |
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Has anybody had the problem or know why my rims are continually dirty with what looks like black soot? All 4. I just purchased the car in April, it's a 2008 with 13K miles.... Thanks in advance for your input.
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Replying to: chellgrl (Jun 16, 2009 5:36 am) When it is time to replace your pads, you can inquire about types that produce less dust.
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Replying to: qbrozen (Jun 16, 2009 6:03 am) I'd love to hear how others handle this problem.
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Replying to: jonds (Jun 16, 2009 6:36 am) Notice I said "feel." Because stopping power is not the issue. As long as you can invoke the ABS, the brake pads all stop just as effectively as one another.
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Replying to: qbrozen (Jun 16, 2009 7:10 am) Actually, the right pads CAN make a difference in stopping distance. ABS or no. ABS isn't meant to shorten stopping distance, it is meant to give you steering control in a panic stop.
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Replying to: volvomax (Jun 16, 2009 1:26 pm)
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Replying to: qbrozen (Jun 16, 2009 1:53 pm) Different pads handle heat differently. Hot pads don't function as well. This can lead to reduced brake performance and longer stopping distances.
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Replying to: volvomax (Jun 16, 2009 2:35 pm) by the way, if anyone is interested in a pretty good article on this sort of thing: http://www.modified.com/roadtests/0710_sccp_project_acura_rsx_type_s_brake_test/- - - index.html
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Replying to: qbrozen (Jun 17, 2009 10:24 am) As noted, ABS won't make a difference, since ABS doesn't kick in until you lock up the brakes, which was hard to do in my situation with the ceramic pads. But back to the original question - anyone have any other ideas for keeping wheels clean?? ;^)
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