Brake dust rust

[timintc]

Now that this ridiculously long winter is winding down i have been washing my pearl white 2006 Legacy Ltd sedan at the local car washes. I purchased this car last Fall after spending 10 years in a 2000 Legacy wagon that was slowly rusting out before my eyes over the years. Imagine my shock when after  recent car wash i noticed many tiny rust spots around my fenders and side panels. When i pointed them out to my 19yr old son he informed that they were caused by particles coming off of my metalic brakes. Id never heard of such a thing before and thought he was crazy but inside id hope that is was true, at least that could be remedied, a rusting Subie once it starts rusting could not.

[timintc]

Upon further research I found out that this is a common occurance and can be washed off by any experienced detailer. My question is should i replace the brake pads and what type should i go with

[soobie_newbie67]

You have ceramic brake pads. They do make heavy dust. I use em all the time cause they stop well. They don't have a long a long pad life but your rotors will run forever with them. I do all my own detailing so it doesn't bother me.

[Fairtax4me]

There are many sources for the particulate that gets stuck all over the paint of a car. Brakes are one of the primary sources for metallic particles, but you pick up a lot of stuff from the road that gets thrown all over the car as well.

 

You don't need a detailer. Get a clay bar kit from any auto parts store and you can clear all of that off on your own. Do the whole car then wax it and it'll shine like (almost) new.

[1 Lucky Texan]

yeah, stay with good pads and have the car detailed. No point in finding some cr@p pad that will kill you just for esthetic reasons.