Date: Sun, 12 Dec 1999 14:34:25 -0800 From: TimeRangernopsam.com Subject: Re: accumulation of brake dust ?
On Sun, 12 Dec 1999 09:16:06 -0800, "Ken Ferguson" <Ken_Fergusonnopsamosoft's.web-based.e-mail.com> wrote: >my 96 900 also has more dust on the front than the rear. Since the car is >front wheel drive, and the weight distribution is 60/40 front, the front >brakes probably have to work a little harder. That's just a guess, but I >don't think there is a problem with your brakes. The dust comes off easily >with just water and a sponge or rag, I haven't used any special cleaners on >the wheels. > It is not so much a weight distribution issue as it is simple physics. The front brakes are responsible for 70%+ of all braking force simply due to the direction of travel. The dust is normal. -- The original point and click interface was a Smith & Wesson. Straight Shootin Y'all.