How to Eliminate Brake Dust

Brake dust occurs during the normal operation of an automobile. Brake dust can never be completely prevented, but it can be easily controlled and cleaned with regular maintenance as part of the process of washing the car. Washing the rims, tires and wheels each time you wash the car keeps the wheels shiny while at the same time removing excessive brake dust buildup, which improves the performance of the braking system of an automobile.

Instructions

1

Pour three ounces of automotive soap in a measuring cup.

2

Pour the measured amount of soap into the bucket.

3

Fill the bucket halfway with water.

4

Wet one wheel at a time with the water hose. Wetting the wheel helps to loosen caked-on brake dust and mud from the rims and wheels and from around the brake pads.

5

Wet the brush with the soapy water. Use circular motions on each wheel to remove dust on the brake pads, rims and wheels of each tire.

6

Spray the wheel cleaner on a clean shop rag. Use circular motions to thoroughly clean the insides of the wheel.

7

Turn on the water hose on a low setting to rinse away the soap. Use a clean shop rag to wipe the wheel and apply wax to restore shine to the rims.