Why are my rims always black?
Have you ever noticed black flecks on your wheels? Your might have brake dust. This minor nuisance is most common on the wheels of your vehicle, especially after normal road use. The bad news: Brake dust can make your wheels a bit unsightly.
Why does BMW have so much brake dust?
By design, the brake pad and rotor wear together. Most of these pads incorporate sensors to advise the driver when the pad material is too thin to be effective and must be replaced. Again, it is this friction and the wear of the pad material and rotor that causes the brake dust that you see on your wheels.
What kind of brake pads does Mercedes GL450 use?
This article is relevant to 2007-2012 GL450 as well as GL320, GL350 and GL550. As for the parts, I used Zimmerman coated rotors, Jurid front pads and Textar rear pads. For some reason Mercedes used Jurid pads as OEM in the front and Textar in the back. Torque wrench. Torque angle wrench. C-Clamp.
What causes the dust to come off the brakes?
The extra wear from small pads on large wheels will increase the amount of dust coming off because brakes have to work harder to stop the car. When brakes are applied to stop a vehicle, hydraulic fluid pushes the brakes against the rotors and when the brakes are released springs pull the pads back off.
How to remove brake rotor from Mercedes GL350?
Use a T30 bit to remove the brake rotor set screw. Remove and discard the brake rotor. If the rotor is rusted on to the hub, you will need to whack it with a hammer from the back a few times. 9. Once the rotor is removed, use a wire brush to clean the rust off the hub. 10. Lubricate the center of the hub with some anti-seize. 11.
What makes the Mercedes-Benz GL450 different from other cars?
In contrast to its domestic competition, Mercedes-Benz builds the GL450 using a unitized body and chassis. This offers many benefits, including lower weight, a lower center of gravity and, when connected to an all-independent suspension, a more car-like ride.