Just got mine 2004 G35x, Brilliant Silver/Graphite w/ moonroof for $5000 off MSRP on Wednesday 11/3, one day before the 2005s arrive at the dealer. Only have about 120 miles so far, already a speeding ticket on Saturday the first time I really test it out.

One thing I observe is that, both front wheels are now covered by a dust of black particles from the brakes but the rear wheels are still shiny. Is this normal?

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Yes this is normal, annoying... but normal.

BMW's have been notorious for this for years.. I guess G35 has joined their class in this area too

There is a product called WheelWax which repels some (but not all) of this and it helps make them easier to clean.



2003.5 Sedan 6MT, Brilliant Silver

 

Congrats on the new G. [img]/w3timages/icons/smile.gif[/img]

Quite normal to have much more wear at the front than on the back, since the fronts do most of the work.

Brake-dust is a big problem with our g's, but a sacrifice for having such effective brakes.

Many, including myself, have found that keeping a good coat of wax on the front rims makes removing this dust much easier, and leaves a coating that the dust will not cling to as easily.

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Yes, the braking bias is a lot more towards the front. Your front brakes are doing the majority of the work while the rears have it easy. That's why you see a lot more brake dust on your front wheels while your rears are still relatively clean. Here's a good technical article on brake bias and why it matters.

http://www.stoptech.com/whitepapers/...erformance.htm

04' G35S 6MT Ivory Pearl, Willow, Premium
Z-Tube / NFC Y-Pipe / Custom Mid-Pipe / 350 EVO Rear Sway/ '03 350Z Shocks and Springs

 

great article!!
I just skimed through it and it make sense why front brakes need to be oversized even for a 50/50 front to rear balanced car like ours.



2003 G35 Black Sedan

 

When my G was new, I replaced the front pads with EBC Greenstufs. These so-called "organic" pads give me the same feel and stopping power as the OEM pads with almost no brake dust. They seem to be wearing quite well to boot. I highly recommend the EBC pads .

 

I also replaced the OEM front pads with EBC greenstuff pads, immediately, on delivery. I'd used them before on an Audi that had the same dust problem. The EBCs are terrific; feel is even better than OEM and basically no dust.

 

What kind of mileage are you getting out of those pads?


Brilliant Silver/Graphite/Premium/Chrome Wheels '04 Sedan/5AT

 

No obvious wear at 7500 miles.

 

That's not bad, perhaps once the warranty passes I will switch.

I see they even make bicycle pads, I wonder if those fit any bike disc's or if the whole system has to be switched.

Brilliant Silver/Graphite/Premium/Chrome Wheels '04 Sedan/5AT

 

Same here. 7500 mile inspection showed very little wear.

I have no regrets giving up the brake warranty. The EBC pads are well worth it. I like having clean wheels and hate cleaning them.