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

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