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#11

07-10-2007, 02:05 PM

Mrrench

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RE: ~ Brake Dust Monte Carlo's ~

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SPACE U DID A BETTER JOB BUT THANKS FOR THE KIND WORDS

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ORIGINAL: Mrrench

In 2006 GM changed braked pads to help reduce brake dust and brake wear
[/blockquote][/align][align=center]Hi Mr. Michael Mrrench,[/align][align=center]You have sure done your homework on your Monte Carlo : )[/align][align=center][:-][/align][*][align=center]Four-wheel-disc brake system that was revised for 2006. The system provides more stopping power and reduced stopping distances, as well as smoother and quieter performance, longer pad life, and more resistance to brake pulsation. [/align][*][align=center]A new ABS system is standard on all trim levels except the base model. ABS helps provide improved steering control while preventing wheel lock-up during braking. It also includes Electronic brake force distribution, which helps provide optimum braking regardless of load, traction or braking speed. [/align][*][align=center]An available engine- and brake-managed full-function traction control system works with the ABS system to help ensure stable acceleration on a variety of road conditions. [/align]

#12

07-10-2007, 07:45 PM

RocknSS04

Monte Of The Month -- August 2007

Join Date: Sep 2006

Posts: 5,231

RE: ~ Brake Dust Monte Carlo's ~

I have virtually NO brake dust, 80,000mi on my pads and rotors, and expect to get another 80,000mi on them, per my service tech. I have Hawk HPS pads, and Powerslot rotors. I have 2 sets of chrome rims, factory 17's and the Eagle 18's. I have my car washed every Friday, so it is clean for the weekend. I HIGHLY recommend the Hawk HPS pads.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2319272

#13

07-10-2007, 08:16 PM

06LT3

Join Date: Jun 2007

Location: Iowa

Posts: 377

RE: ~ Brake Dust Monte Carlo's ~

You have it cleaned? lol like someone does it for you or you do it yourself?[&:]

#14

07-10-2007, 09:52 PM

cain45

Join Date: Jun 2006

Posts: 989

RE: ~ Brake Dust Monte Carlo's ~

Did you also realize that for 06-07 the monte has dual piston calipers on the front? Wow some of you have quite a bit of miles on your 06's already.

#15

07-10-2007, 10:02 PM

06LT3

Join Date: Jun 2007

Location: Iowa

Posts: 377

RE: ~ Brake Dust Monte Carlo's ~

Well they're alsmost 2 yrs old... most were sold at the end of 05, right? I know mine was anyway.

#16

07-11-2007, 07:59 AM

cain45

Join Date: Jun 2006

Posts: 989

RE: ~ Brake Dust Monte Carlo's ~

Mine was made 12/05 and it has just hit 14K miles.

#17

07-11-2007, 08:46 AM

BeachBumMike

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Join Date: Dec 2005

Location: SpaceCoast, Florida

Posts: 16,095

RE: ~ Brake Dust Monte Carlo's ~

My production Date on My LT3 is April 2006

It now has 9K `Happy miles.

I try to keep it in the garage, & ride my skateboard, or bike.

(My friend picks me up for work: )

Plus, I have limited yearly miles driven (under 6K a year) for

insurance discount. I am still under driving probation

for points (tickets) [X(]

Not in my Monte, but when I had my Hot Rod Honda VTEC : )

#18

07-11-2007, 08:56 AM

06MonteSS

Join Date: Nov 2005

Posts: 375

RE: ~ Brake Dust Monte Carlo's ~

I ordered mine at the end of Sept / beginning of October of 2005... picked it up, drove it home on November 23rd 2005 at 3:30pm... and I'm just under 35k miles...

actually, that was the first time I was ever in a Monte - never sat in one, never test drove one, nuthin'... my drive home was my test drive LOL