CincyRX8

I just wanted to let you all know that I took my RX8 (04 with 25K) in to have the brakes done.
However after reading this thread I printed off the SB that snapon posted.
In short they repainted the rotors silver (with a promise if that does not solve it they would replace them next time).
Also they did not charge me for the pads and turning of the rotors!!

Saved close to $300 by taking this along.

Now Im sure that this is very subjective as dealers may differ, but if it helps, I took mine to the Kerry Mazda Dealership in Florence KY.

It may be worth a shot for you other local guys in Cincinnati, NKy and Indiania!

Just thought I would share this with you all.

kachud

Bump

prncesmarmar

how do i know if there is rust on my rotors

truemagellen

if there is rust (red/brown colored speckles and spots) on the brake rotors which is the center of the discs which are located behind the rims (rims are wheels and are usually wrapped with a black rubber called a 'tire')

downshift

Here's a gallery of them:
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multimedia-photo-gallery-6/rusted-rotor-hub-gallery-49027/

rx8squared

so no one has answered will this bulletin work with an 05. i have had my car just barely 2 months and the rotors are now a nice copper/gold color. i live in so cal so they barely see water. it doesn't seem like the issue has been fixed with the 05's.

snap on will this bulletin work with 05 rx-8s?

J-Zilla

I recently took my 04 into the shop for an oil change. my car has less than 9k on it. anyways. i asked them if they can take a look at the rotors. I asked if they could paint them, but he said that the paint would probably wear off. so he put in a note on the work order. It also turns out that i had a small recall that needed to be done so i had to pickup the car later. upon calling to see when i can pick it up, the service manager told me that they'll hold the car until tomorrow because they ordered new rotors and would replace them. I immediately asked them if it was for free and he said yep. So i don't know if anyone else had this done. maybe i was just lucky. hopefully they give me rustless rotors :D

wisconsinben

Anyone in the Midwest get there dealer to take care of this gratis?

My 8 is currently in for recall work, and I mentioned the hub rust. They say they will grind it and coat it with some sort of silver colored sealant...but it'll cost me $90. I told them that other dealers were doing something similar, but for free...because the rust is "excessive." Service lady said they could not because we're in the Midwest and the road conditions are so harsh that this is expected.

truemagellen

that service lady is totally bullshitting you but Mazda did pull this free service

forget paying them $90 that is for sure...just do the best and right thing...

Buy a caliper/rotor painting kit (G2 kit is best)...doing it yourself will turn out 100 times better anyhow...and you can choose the colors for the Calipers and/or rotors

wisconsinben

what about removing the current rust first? not sure i have the skills/equipment for that

EDIT: nevermind...I just got off the phone with the service rep and they've already got 2 of them grinded. too late for me i guess. I just hope this sealant that they are putting on holds up.

tiggerlee

I just had mine re-painted yesterday by the dealership. They look great and I didn't pay a penny.
According to the receipt the dealer just charged it back to Mazda as warranty work done.

RotrDoc

Most of these photos also show rust on the friction surface of the rotor. Ignore that; it's normal, and scrapes off with the first couple brakings (that's why the brakes sound scratchy on a wet morning). The ugly rust on the center hub of the rotor is not normal. Mine were repainted (warranty) several months ago and still look good.

truemagellen

Can you post a full scan of the receipt please

also did they repaint the rotors and calipers or just rotors? thanks bud

tiggerlee

They just painted the rotors. Hey Jason, Because I recently went to Linux I can't seem to get my scan function on my printer to work yet.
What I will do is take a picture of the invoice and try to post it here or email it to you. give me a little time to post it.

truemagellen

thanks tigger