I can't find the thread that mentioned this so I thought I'd ask again:

I'm sure I read somewhere that the brake dust from carbon-metallic pads can damage alloys - was this a spurious comment or is there any truth behind it?

I have just bought some Mintex 1155 fast-road pads but before I fit them I want to check that the brake dust won't damage my new 17's (Cheers Steve )

Any advice/a 'once and for all' answer would be much appreciated.

 

Steve,
I have 1155's on my car and on 1 set of wheels (Radius R3's) had lots of corrosion which appeared to be due to brake dust. After damaging 2 of the wheels I replaced them all with Speedline GT1's and while I still find that the dust is difficult to wash off I have as yet had no corrosion. I now think that some wheels are just better finished than others and if you clean them properly and then maybe wax them to add protective layer, you'll have no problems.

ChrisW.