Rusted Rotor Hub Gallery
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Rusted Rotor Hub Gallery
While waiting for my car to be serviced, I went around the dealer lot and can't help but notice how "normal" rusted rotor hubs are. I guess Mazda must be thinking their customers like to see rusted rotor hubs on their cars. It must've been an expression of art since each hub has their individual unique rust patterns.
Therefore, I propose a gallery to appreciate these rusted hubs. If we get a sizable gallery, we can send it to MNAO to let them know how much of a good job they're doing with rust control.
Without further ado, here are the specimens:
1. Miata
2. Miata
3. Used Miata
4. Protege5
5. RX-8
Therefore, I propose a gallery to appreciate these rusted hubs. If we get a sizable gallery, we can send it to MNAO to let them know how much of a good job they're doing with rust control.
Without further ado, here are the specimens:
1. Miata
2. Miata
3. Used Miata
4. Protege5
5. RX-8
Last edited by downshift; 01-03-2005 at 05:24 PM.
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I have shots for other cars as well, but so far the Mazda 6's are holding up well. Mazda 3's are too new to be certain. There are 2 Honda Accords in the lot with rust-free hubs.
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They all rust... and rust will be gone when u brake ... ur brake pad will shave off the surface of the rotor...
those cars were probably sitting in the lot for days while it rained..
those cars were probably sitting in the lot for days while it rained..
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Originally Posted by 04RX8
They all rust... and rust will be gone when u brake ... ur brake pad will shave off the surface of the rotor...
those cars were probably sitting in the lot for days while it rained..
those cars were probably sitting in the lot for days while it rained..
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Originally Posted by rx-8pilot
so will this issue be under warranty at all??? I mean the hubs...
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Originally Posted by downshift
we can send it to MNAO to let them know how much of a good job they're doing with rust control.
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Attached are two shots of my right rear rotor. The left rear is much the same.
Mazda Customer Assistance says it's normal for the rotors to rust. Well, OK, then I'd expect to see the rust at least form uniformly.
Mazda Customer Assistance says it's normal for the rotors to rust. Well, OK, then I'd expect to see the rust at least form uniformly.
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Originally Posted by zoomalot
Attached are two shots of my right rear rotor. The left rear is much the same.
Mazda Customer Assistance says it's normal for the rotors to rust. Well, OK, then I'd expect to see the rust at least form uniformly.
Mazda Customer Assistance says it's normal for the rotors to rust. Well, OK, then I'd expect to see the rust at least form uniformly.
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Nice detective work, it obviously a universal Mazda problem
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It wouldn't have to be stainless. I don't know if anyone would suggest stainless rotors. There are many alloys of cast iron and steel that would have more favorable corrosion properties. Not all car makes show rust to this extent, and it's not all the high priced makes. It's a cost factor, of course, but it would be worth it to Mazda to have the 8 show better in the field.
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I brought a 2004 rx8 two weeks... I will take better picture, use the sidekick to take this one. what should i do. Is it worth complaining to the dealer? or would that be a waste of time.
I brought a 2004 rx8 two weeks... I will take better picture, use the sidekick to take this one. what should i do. Is it worth complaining to the dealer? or would that be a waste of time.
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Originally Posted by sidekick
Hello
I brought a 2004 rx8 two weeks... I will take better picture, use the sidekick to take this one. what should i do. Is it worth complaining to the dealer? or would that be a waste of time.
I brought a 2004 rx8 two weeks... I will take better picture, use the sidekick to take this one. what should i do. Is it worth complaining to the dealer? or would that be a waste of time.
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Damn those look bad. Do you drive in the snow with all the salt or something? I've had my 8 for a while now and it looks nothing like that. Well I never drive it in the snow and hardly in the rain.
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Living in Florida, we deal with a lot of moisture and humidity in our environment. I purchased my '04 used, after it sat on a car lot for four months. The hubs were very rusty, so much so that removing the wheels was a real chore. Once I got the wheels free, I simply sanded the rusty areas down and applied two coats of silver rotor paint, available at any auto parts store. Make sure you purchase high-temp paint, specifically designed for calipers and rotors. Having the wheels off gave me the opportunity to rotate the rubber, too. Simple fix!
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Originally Posted by cas2themoe
Damn those look bad. Do you drive in the snow with all the salt or something? I've had my 8 for a while now and it looks nothing like that. Well I never drive it in the snow and hardly in the rain.
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Originally Posted by zoomalot
I'm not sure if you are referring to mine, but yes, they did look really bad and yes, I drive the car through the Northeast winter. It's not only winter conditions that cause the rust, though, as you can read elsewhere in this thread. Mazda said it was due to road salt in the winter and so on, but I made the point that it occurs in other areas of the U.S. also.