Rust color on Bendix rotors
#1
Intermediate
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Rust color on Bendix rotors
I replaced the OEM rotors with the Bendix equivalent and recently noticed a rust color showing up on the front part of the rotor right between the disk and the wheel (no sure what that front part of the rotor is called). By comparaison, the same emplacement on the OEM rotors is paint in black and look much cleaner.
What is the best way to paint that rusty color on the bendix?
What is the best way to paint that rusty color on the bendix?
#4
Instructor
Just buy better rotors on your next swap. I don't use OEM rotors. Both Acura/Honda and Lexus/Toyota rotors have let me down with the "glazing" (warped rotor brake feel).
#5
Are you talking about the hat part? Sits over the hub?
I would say just sand it off good and get some either paint for the calipers or some good enamel auto paint. Just cover all the parts you don't want to get paint on.
I would say just sand it off good and get some either paint for the calipers or some good enamel auto paint. Just cover all the parts you don't want to get paint on.
#6
Intermediate
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Yes, I was suprised to see that part turning rusty, I'll look into the caliper paint.
PS: We all know the issue with the OEM rotors and the bendix/"akemobo" pads combo seemed to be a good alterntive but I'm curious to hear about other brand of rotors/pads solution that works well for this car.
PS: We all know the issue with the OEM rotors and the bendix/"akemobo" pads combo seemed to be a good alterntive but I'm curious to hear about other brand of rotors/pads solution that works well for this car.
#7
Lexus Fanatic
because bendix are cheap-o-rotors from china (mostly), whereas oem rotors are a pinnacle of japanese industry
As for the rust, just wire brush away any LOOSE rust that's there and use a black rust paint like Rustoleum. That's what I did with my Bendix rotors a couple years ago and no rust has ever resurfaced.
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#8
Pole Position
I went with the Centric rotors and Akebono pads and new Centric hardware kits. I have about 2,000 miles on them so far. Very happy at this point.
The Rotors were Centric Premium E-coated plain surface Front: CE 120.44148 Rear: CE 120.44149
Dennis
The Rotors were Centric Premium E-coated plain surface Front: CE 120.44148 Rear: CE 120.44149
Dennis
#9
Lexus Test Driver
no, you lovely person... they never warp. they never 'glaze'. if used correctly. not motivated to explain atm... dont think its worth it. just cont. to install crap on your lovely cars.
#10
Lexus Fanatic
As long as "the crap" doesn't warp and operates the way it should (unlike the OEM), then yes that's what I'll do. If you "don't think it's worth it" to post useful information, then why are you here? Isn't that the purpose of this forum? If you hold the key to why OEM rotors are the only ones that seem to glaze/warp/shimmy/shake/rattle and roll and know how to solve it....then you would be a God here at CL and I would literally fly to Russia and kiss your ***. I know many members here would pay my flight to see me do that. LOL.
#11
Instructor
@Roadfrog, all you have to do is have the oem rotors turned every six months and install new pads<-pricey/annoying practice. Got this feeling you will not pick up any flyer miles or puckering up.
#12
Lexus Fanatic
LOL. Well...if I thought I would have, I definitely wouldn't make the offer. Pretty safe there.....
#13
Lexus Test Driver
And this sucks, cause I was willing to donate to see roadfrog kiss some Russian booty.
#14
These are exactly what i just used a few weeks ago. Great stuff so far the braking shake coming off highway speeds are gone stops on a dime. Easy to do oneself.
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