On 3/15/02 2:04 PM, "Derek Drew" <derekdrew@rcn.com> wrote: > This wheel's coating, which is a kind of hard slippery plasticy paint > material, will resist the accumulation of brake dust, and so preserve a > better appearance, according to manufacturer statements. California's HR > Seth, among others, has pointed out that the superior South African brakes > seem to have a problem in the brake dust area--making the wheels > dirty--which problem we have not entirely solved yet. Seth suggests > switching to alternate brake pads, whereas I see that there are now devices > on the market to physically block the dust from coming out that side of the > wheel. Possibly these wheels will help, but whether that is true is unknown > yet. I can confirm the problem with the south africa brakes and brake dust. The front wheels of my syncro are *much* dirtier than the rear wheels, which look straight-from-the-detailer after several months. Ron -------------------------- ron lussier / lenscraft fine art giclee prints 67 crescent avenue ICQ 23581466 sausalito / ca 94965 http://www.lenscraft.com/ +1 415.331.3687 |
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