Rotors

I have a 99 Accord EX V6 with 80000 miles. I had to replace the rotors at
about 40K and 65,000 miles. I just brought it in for a transmission fluid
change and general look. They have told me that I have rust on the outside
edge of the rotors again and that they will have to be replaced shortly.
This is a very reputable dealer so I know it is not them and that this is a
problem. I told them that this would be the 3rd set of rotors and that I do
not expect I should have to replace them once again. They said they see a
lot of this.

Anyone else have this problem?
Also, a Honda dealer did the work so should their be some type of guarantee
on the parts (OEM)?

Thanks

 

I'de go to a brake shop for a free inspection, and have the rotors measured,
as alot of rotors have rust on the edges where the pads don't make contact,
on the rotor.

I would expect that the rotors should last at lease 80 K. At 50K my brake
pads were still in good shape.

Tom

 

Yes, they see a lot of this becase ALL ARE LIKE THAT if you are talking
about the circunference of the rotor. As long as the rust is not "eating"
chuncks of your rotors, they are ok. Just think about it, it's bare metal,
gets exposed to the weather.

 

Yes, they see alot of this - referring to people who are separated from
their money very easily. I drive hard and fast, 3 Honda Del Sols. All of
them are over 100K and there is no hint of the requiring new rotors. They
got new brake pads of course in due course, but not rotors. Of course they
look rusty, they are carbon steel that has been exposed to the weather -
duh. Apply the brakes a couple of times and voila, shiny again.

 

It's a scam.

Peter H

 

Sorry to hear that you got taken advantage of.

 

Has anyone had rotor problems with a 99 Honda Accord?

 

Holy cow are you getting screwed! Rust? Jesus, they all rust on the outer
edges. Unless your brakes are pulsing when you try to stop, they are
probably good. I just changed them on a 92 with 165,000 on them!

The new ones had rust in a week.

Holy crap this pisses me off when I hear this.

G-Man

 

Just goes to show that you have blind faith in a "reputable dealer". that's
like santa claus, they don't bloody well exist... a scam is a scam is a
scam... shoot the wanking dealers and go to an independent auto garage.

 

go to a shop that specializes in brake repair..... i have rust on the
outside lip of my 93 taurus for the past 10 yrs... its normal... raw
metal(steel) will always rust... the part that the pad goes onto and the
rotor spins will not have rust as the pad has been rubbing it off the
past X miles you been driving it.... it is not a problem with rust on
the unused portion of the rotor, just like the underside of cars with
rear ends being rust on the outside of its case... even new cars on the
dealership lot will have rust on then like on the rear ends, the brake
calipers(part not used)......

 

Are you sure that's what they said? Rotors are cast iron for wear
purposes, and rust like crazy. If you can see the rotors through the
wheels, often on a wet morning you will see a light coat of rust where
the rotor should be shiny, where the pads fit, and you can often feel
the pads polish that off when you start moving. So the edges of the
rotor where the pads don't go get really pretty cruddy.
On the other hand, you might go through a set of pads, at least on one
axle, in 40K or maybe even 25K especially if the caliper is sticking,
as they usually do; and nowadays rotors are so thin that very often
they need to be replaced when the pads are replaced. In order to see
how worn the pads are, you have to look edgewise to the rotors, but
sort of look down to where the pads meet the rotors and see if the
metal backing is starting to get close. Maybe that's what they were
pointing to?

 

rust on the outer edge of the rotor is a normal conditon.
are the rotors warped or have they been trurned.... if not then
I would not reaplce them.

 

yes...i have a 99 accord too and I've turned the rotors once on the
front and then replaced them with new ones... my car has abour
104,000. This a fairly common problem with the rotors warping fairly
early.......

Brake shops don't know anymore about brakes than the guys in teh
dealership...... Don't know if you are getting an honest call on
this repair.... kind of one oft those things you would need to see the
rotor first hand to make a call.

 

Did they ever suggest resurfacing the rotors? The rusty outer edge you
describe is normal. Even if there was a problem with the rotors they can be
resurfaced before they are repalced those rotors are 22mm thick and can be
turned down to 19mm(doesn't sound like much but it might as well be a mile.)
my recommendation is take your car to another honda dealer and tell them
what you were told. They will most likely shake thier heads in disbelief.

 

Better yet, the original poster should make an official complaint to Honda
Motor Company Customer Service...

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Customer Service
1919 Torrance Boulevard
Mail Stop: 500 - 2N - 7D
Torrance, CA 90501-2746

http://www.hondacars.com/info/customer_relations.asp

 

I just take the wheel off, and use a hammer to knock the corrosion off
the outer edge. Rotors are still the original ones on my Accord (92)
with 215,000 miles on it. bob

 

Beauty idea. in case youd rather call thier phone is:
1-800-999-1009 8am-5pm PST