Brian Cooley is CNET's Editor at large and has been with the brand since 1995. He currently focuses on electrification of vehicles but also follows the big trends in smart home, digital healthcare, 5G ...

I apparently purchased the worst brake dust polluting car on the planet. I wash, wax and polish the car and wheels. A day later, Brake dust galore. <BR><BR>These are painted wheels on a 08' E350.

Brake dust isn’t just a cosmetic nuisance — it’s a byproduct of your brake pads doing their job. Softer, high-performance pads often create more dust, while harder pads trade stopping power for ...