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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 01:50 PM
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Anyone out there know the difference in the front rotors of a RX assembled in Canada and one in Japan? When at an auto parts store the guy said there were two different part numbers, now I'm curious?? I own two 2004's and wish to put on new rotors instead of turning them on a machine. Thanks
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Try calling Lexus parts to confirm.

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Should NOT be any difference. Went to Irontoad and there is only one Part for both the RX330(2004) through RX350(2009). By the way, each rotor cost $107.18 + shipping. Are you buying OEM?
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Should NOT be any difference. Went to Irontoad and there is only one Part for both the RX330(2004) through RX350(2009). By the way, each rotor cost $107.18 + shipping. Are you buying OEM?
Got them at Carquest, an auto parts store for 63.00/each, Toyota parts wanted $116/each. Auto Zone and Advance Auto wanted 66.00/each but showed no North American built RX in their system, only Japanese assembled.
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does powerslot make rotors for the RX? Ive used them in combination with Hawk HPS pads on my Maxima and they were awesome (lots of brake dust though)
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Rotors for US and Japan built are the same. If you do a search on the net, OEM parts will show up for RX330, they are the same supplier to Toyota, mostly Japanese.
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Originally Posted by mandyfig
Rotors for US and Japan built are the same. If you do a search on the net, OEM parts will show up for RX330, they are the same supplier to Toyota, mostly Japanese.
Thanks for the info !
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Becareful when replacing the front rotors. On a 2008 RX 350 the hub size differs by .01" depending on whether it was assembled in Canada or Japan. After market prices are roughly $60 for the Japan version and $120 for the Canadian. Some manufacturers just build the larger size and say it's OK to use on either car. Maybe, but maybe not!
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Is this information about where the truck is assembled available from the truck? I have 2008 RX and probably will need new rotor in about a year.
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Is this information about where the truck is assembled available from the truck? I have 2008 RX and probably will need new rotor in about a year.
Per Lexuspartsnow website:

JPP - Japan Production. The VIN begins with "J".
NAP - North American Production. The VIN begins with "1", "2", "3", "4" or "5".
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Thank you for the information. Mine starts with '2' so it is North American Production.
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