Brake Dust Shields and Great Wheels

Anthony Fontanelle
January 4, 2008

Every vehicle needs reliable brakes. Comprised of cleverly integrated components, the braking system slows down a vehicle or completely stops it according to a driver’s direction. As the system goes about stopping the vehicle upon receiving commands to do so, meanwhile, it sheds off brake dust on the rims. It happens, little by little, with every step on the brake pedal. In the course of time, the brake dust on the rims eventually accumulates and affects the look of one's vehicle negatively.

There are a number of options available in dealing with accumulated brake dust. One can opt to scrub it off, but this means putting a lot of effort on scrubbing off the brake dusts that will annoyingly accumulate again after some time. This is not to mention that brake dusts can really stubbornly cling on the rims, and scrubbing them is not an easy task with just soap and water. One does not want to scrub it so hard and scratch his gleaming wheels. Another available solution is to have brake dust shields installed. These protective caps can be found between the rims and the brake discs. From its strategic location, it can effectively hinder the brake dust from blowing outward and marring the appearance of the rims. It works, primarily, by catching all the brake dusts that is blown from the brake disc. Made from aluminum, these protective disc shields are guaranteed not to interfere or affect the cooling of the brake discs in any way. Adding on brake dust shields does not mean greater probability of brake disc overheat, which could be caused by excessive braking or by a stuck brake pad but not by this shielding component.

When drivers realize the benefits of having brake dust shields on their wheels, most of them do not think twice about installing these components for their vehicles. As the saying goes, time is gold. Rather than wasting precious time scrubbing that may even damage the rim of the vehicle, it is best to have a set of brake dust shields on one’s wheels. They can have more time to spare for other more important car maintenance tasks or for themselves while their wheels remain safe from the unsightly presence and corrosive properties of brake dust.

Source:  Amazines.com