Solution to the SRT8 brake dust, rotor scoring, and squealing problem

[teahead]

I JUST put them on and bedded them (I did about 9 or so 60-10mph runs) immediately.

We'll see as the miles pile up if it's still acceptable to the wife or not. I got an earful this AM on her way to work however.

*fingers crossed.

[DZeckhausen]

Originally Posted by teahead

I JUST put them on and bedded them (I did about 9 or so 60-10mph runs) immediately.

We'll see as the miles pile up if it's still acceptable to the wife or not. I got an earful this AM on her way to work however.

*fingers crossed.

They'll get much better. Give it a couple weeks, then re-bed.

[mavric01]

Teahead, You're gonna love them, trust me. I put them on mine right after I got it (about 7 months ago), and I've NEVER been sorry. VERY little dust now where I used to wipe wheels at least twice a day. Now only once, or twice a week, and even then just very light dust to wipe off.

Mav

[teahead]

Originally Posted by mavric01

Teahead, You're gonna love them, trust me. I put them on mine right after I got it (about 7 months ago), and I've NEVER been sorry. VERY little dust now where I used to wipe wheels at least twice a day. Now only once, or twice a week, and even then just very light dust to wipe off.

Mav

Sounds encouraging, but bottom line is that my WIFE has to love them.

Or else...

[stealthsrt8]

just installed mine yesterday. i had a question for dave, sent him an email and didn't expect a reply until monday....w/in an hour, he had answered. now that's dedication!

i love the pads and the install could not have been simpler.

thanks dave!

[Rambit]

Originally Posted by stealthsrt8

just installed mine yesterday. i had a question for dave, sent him an email and didn't expect a reply until monday....w/in an hour, he had answered. now that's dedication!

i love the pads and the install could not have been simpler.

thanks dave!

Without a doubt the best vendor here.

Bernie

[Camel XTC-R]

can someone help.. about couple months ago i noticed my front calipers are gold color but they used to be silver??? so i went and asked the dealer if he changed them with the rotor tsb he said no then i asked my srt friends if anyone seen this before but they all dont know. im not complaining because i like them but just wanted to know what happened anyone have these stock from dealership

[DZeckhausen]

Originally Posted by Camel XTC-R

can someone help.. about couple months ago i noticed my front calipers are gold color but they used to be silver??? so i went and asked the dealer if he changed them with the rotor tsb he said no then i asked my srt friends if anyone seen this before but they all dont know. im not complaining because i like them but just wanted to know what happened anyone have these stock from dealership

That's a problem I've seen before with OEM silver Brembo calipers. When really heated up, such as by track use, they color shift and turn gold. I have a customer whose wife owns a Volvo V70R. He took it to the track and the silver Brembo calipers turned gold and the gray "R" logos turned orange! Needless to say, his wife was not happy.

Fun at the track with wife's Volvo V70R



The consequences of having fun at the track with wife's Volvo!

[Camel XTC-R]

OMG your are absolutely rite why didnt i think of it i had this in my mind for months with out explanation
i feel better now thank you

oh about the track i have been about 4 times and i needed new tires and pads every time i come back dealer charged me USD.320 to change all 4 pads.

looks like next time i need pads i know where to order them

thanks

[Garry]

Your post stating that new brake pads will be released in June of 2006. Has this happened? If so, are the new pads making a difference and has their been any response from the manufacturer to the problem of brake dust. The shop manager at my dealer is not very receptive to the problem. He says he is not aware of any complaints and says " Lots of cars have brake dust problems" . His customer service skills leave much to be desired.