You have a few options:
1) Replace your brake pads with non-Mercedes pads. There are several on the market that advertise reduced brake dust. The downside is that you could have considerably LESS stopping power. It's an option but, not one I would recommend.
2) Install Kleen Wheels. They are
black plastic brake dust shields that mount behind your wheels. They cost
around $30 or so a pair. On the plus side they will do a great job keeping your wheels clean. On the minus side they may reduce the cooling for your brakes. If you drive your car hard or live in the mountains I
would avoid them. You could begin to experience brake fade.
3)Wash your wheels weekly. For my money it's better to wash your wheels every week and get the outstanding MB brakes you paid for. Follow Lee's suggestions in the Detailing Forum regarding proper wheel care. I keep a good coat of wax on my wheels...it seems to keep the brake dust from sticking quite so easily. Some of the guys over on the Porsche newsgroup swear by a thin coat of Vaseline on their Boxster wheels as a brake dust solution....I have not tried that one.
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