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Hi, Just bought a 2007 convertible (chili red). There is a lot of brake dust on the wheels. I previously owned a jaguar with the same issue and was able to buy shields. Is there a similar product for the mini? Also smelling the clutch, should I be worried? Thanks for your responses. KD
Welcome to NAM. MINI brakes just dust a lot like your Jag did. When they wear out (or sooner) you can switch to a lower dusting pad. There are many threads floating around discussing various aftermarket pads like Hawk HPS or Ceramics, EBC Green, etc... I have heard of wheel shields to help with this sort of thing but I have also heard that they generate a lot of heat & do not work. Can't help much on the clutch issue as I am not so mechanically inclined but I don't rememeber mine smelling when it was new but then again I have a hard time remembering what happened yesterday
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That might not be the clutch you are smelling - there is a lot of protective oily substance that covers parts of the cars. Mine smelled like burning chemicals for the first few weeks. The brake dust is just something that I deal with while washing. If you want tips on how to make cleaning easier, check out the detailing forum (but watch out, those people are very enthusiastic).
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Basil the blue Mini - '06 MCSC, cool blue, blue top, stock mostly....
Thanks, The smell is gone now. Good to know the brake dust is not an issue, other than cleaning :( Thanks for your replies. It's nice to have this forum as a resource. Kathleen Davis
Michelin brake dust repellant does a respectable job of keeping the dust off the wheels.FWIW
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2006 MCS PW/B, 15% pulley, JCW CAI, 22mm Alta rear sway bar, first owner---www.SooperCooperinfo.com-a very complete MINI aftermarket/DIY/information library
Welcome to NAM. MINI brakes just dust a lot like your Jag did. When they wear out (or sooner) you can switch to a lower dusting pad. There are many threads floating around discussing various aftermarket pads like Hawk HPS or Ceramics, EBC Green, etc... I have heard of wheel shields to help with this sort of thing but I have also heard that they generate a lot of heat & do not work. Can't help much on the clutch issue as I am not so mechanically inclined but I don't rememeber mine smelling when it was new but then again I have a hard time remembering what happened yesterday 
