Civinfo - View Single Post - Front wheel drive, but rear wheels get dirty

The Phantom · 30th May 2007, 23:45

This wouldn't be a weight issue would it?

Are the Type R & CDTI engines heavier than the 1.8? That would mean that the brake distribution would change and the heavier engines require more front brake to reduce momentum.

Also the smaller size of the discs coupled with a softer brake pad compound may add to the effect.

Just a though as I have also noticed that my rear wheels are much dustier than my fronts.

As for cleaning them, I haven't yet as I like the gunsmoke effect that the brakedust gives the standard alloy.

And it's been raining sine I got the car.

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The Phantom Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 18th March 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 244 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	This wouldn't be a weight issue would it? Are the Type R & CDTI engines heavier than the 1.8? That would mean that the brake distribution would change and the heavier engines require more front brake to reduce momentum. Also the smaller size of the discs coupled with a softer brake pad compound may add to the effect. Just a though as I have also noticed that my rear wheels are much dustier than my fronts. As for cleaning them, I haven't yet as I like the gunsmoke effect that the brakedust gives the standard alloy. And it's been raining sine I got the car.