shikbas

Hello gentlemen,i was doing routine cleaning on my breaks,took the pads out and lubricatethe bolts alot of salt in winter,i noticed one of the bolts in the front tire cannot be tightened properly as if it was damaged before,the only time somebuddy worked on the breaks was the dealer when they replaced the rotors for vibration under warrenty ,now the car is out of warrenty.What is your suggestions please. thanks

xfirechief

I take it you removed the BRAKE calipers? There is no such thing as routine cleaning of the BRAKES but whatever.

Are you talking about the caliper mounting bolts or the wheel stud bolts? There are no bolts in a tire so I believe you mean a stud bolt.

Either way replace the bolt or stud in guestion. Kind of simple answer but what else could you do??

salimshah

If there is anything that I learnt as a shade tree mechanic ... never put back a busted nut/bolt. It will haunt you and the will be nearly impossible to get it out.

So take steps to replace it. I would go to the dealer and it may not be an item on hand .. but they will order it for you.

Salim
ps: The above mentioned lesson was learnt the hard way.

badams1897

+1 routine cleaning of brakes? what the heck?

dhamaka127

http://stores.brakeplanet.com/store/...&submit=Search

I think I am near the end of my pads on my RX. I have 55K on them right now. And there is vibrations when I brake. So I am going to replace the rotors while I am at it.

I might just buy the pads and rotors and go to my guy locally or a toyota dealer. I have asked Toyota before if they would do the labor on my car if i bring in the parts because I dont wnat to go OEM.

Here is the link for 2004 RX330 AWD brakes and rotors...

http://stores.brakeplanet.com/store/...&submit=Search

Here are the brakes I am thinking about getting.

http://stores.brakeplanet.com/Items/...0F%2bR%20Brake

Good luck.....

I am going to talk to my Lexus dealer if they would take care of the brake vibration for me for free. I bought the car preowned so I got the 100K warrantee

Good luck with yours!!

salimshah

Changing the pads and rotors is easier than replacing oil filter in RX. All you need is a jack. [this is strictly my opinion ... you need know safety issues with the wheels off the ground]

Pads are generally considered wear and tear item, so be prepared. At the same time your dealership may not even bat an eye and do it, just because you asked.

Also dealerships usually make a fuss about installing parts that are not OEM. If they bend for you, they generally do not warranty the change (or part of it). So make sure you call in advance and have this issue resolved.

Salim

mandyfig

Great idea to call ahead and document your request.

xfirechief

Do u take your own steak to the restaurant & ask them to cook it too?

salimshah

FYI .. off topic.

You can take the oil you want to the dealership.

Salim

xfirechief

Oil Yes but BRAKES, no way.

Grumpa72

Well, we certainly got off topic on that! The one poster hit the nail on the head, imo. If you have a bad bolt, replace it. I wouldn't even bother the dealer except to find a replacement bolt. Of course, be prepared for the cost because we know that these BRAKE bolts are made of unobtanium and cost $300 a piece!

geko29

I would think again if I were you. I don't have any experience with those specific rotors (or that brand), but there are a number of things that make me nervous:

1. Rotors that are drilled are MUCH weaker than solid ones or ones with the holes cast in, and very likely to crack and/or shatter. Nearly all cross-drilled rotors ARE actually solid rotors that have been drilled, and they shouldn't be. Especially with a heavier vehicle like an SUV. Of course there's no way to know for sure without doing some research, but....

2. "Silver zinc coating helps prevent rusting AND looks great!"......yeah, until you hit the brake pedal for the first time. Then that coating is gone. I find a company willing to list a feature that disappears after the first use as a selling point to be highly likely to have made other shortcuts to get those bullet points on the sales sheet. I now refer you back to number 1. FWIW, the rotors I just put on my BMW (ATE Premium One--very inexpensive, slotted but not drilled) have a coating like this, but they don't use it as a sales pitch. There's simply a note in the box that the coating is there to prevent rust during shipment, that it does not need to be cleaned/removed prior to installation, and will wear off with the first few brake applications.

3. Lifetime warranty on pads. Don't like 'em. Comes back to point #2

Like I said, I have no experience with this company or their products, but based on that ad alone, I'd be more than a little leery.

dhamaka127

Thanks for your input, geko29.

I have not bought them yet so I will definitely take your advice in to consideration...

Boognish

I agree with Geko29. Get some vented discs that are not slotted or drilled and you'll be happier. If it was me I'd check OEM and Brembo for the rotors and go with a low dusting low temperature pad.