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Originally Posted by Randazzle
Are you saying that the kit is 5 grand? That's a lot of dough for a new car with brake problems that should be fixed from the factory!!! I'm very upset about the brake dust and squeaking? I bought wheels for 4 grand, but I won't put them on until the brake situation gets fixed!!
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I'm not proposing that anyone buy this over-the-top big brake kit solely as a solution to the factory Brembo brake dust and rotor scoring problem. It's my understanding that DCX is investigating other friction compounds that may completely solve those problems. If all you want is to have less dust on your front wheels, I suggest you wait for the new pads to become available at your local dealer.
This upgrade is for someone who wants improved performance over the stock brakes, including better & firmer pedal feel, improved thermal capacity, AND just happens to come with a Hawk Ceramic pad that is ultra low dust, very rotor friendly, and quiet. And, of course, the improved aesthetics can't be ignored. Despite the claims by some dealers who just want their unhappy customers to go away and stop bothering them, there is nothing about high performance brakes that requires you to suffer from squeaking, brake dust, and short rotor life. All of those problems come from improper or incomplete bedding and/or inappropriate selection of pads for the street.