I ordered akebono bbk from vendor at this site and they look like this. I know scuffed marks are just cosmetic but can they be an indicator of a refurbished item?

Sorry about the pics, they look worst than how it actually is. The side that you would see when mounted are fine. Just that I paid for something new and dont want to mess with used part for safety reason. Thanks

 

That's a question you''ll need to take up with the vendor.
Did you order "NEW" or "REFURBISHED"?
Pictures don't tell much.

If it happened to be refurbished, the only things that go wrong are the seals, which are replaced.

 

I ordered it new. Just concern that they sell refurbished item as new.

First picture on the left side there is a scuffed mark. Second pic, on the bottom half around the curve and holes more scuffed marks.

 

Can you post a pic of the front of the caliper? THe side that will be showing through the wheel when installed...

 

If its in the back, your not going to see it

 

The front of the caliper are fine and the back side will not be seen. Just being overly concerned being that these are what stops the car. That's why I wouldn't buy used brakes and spend the money to get it new. Was expecting brand new and scuff free and box not resealed. Just paranoid.

 

Check the grease around the pistons. Is it dark/gritty or does it look clean?

 

If its new it should be spotless. That to me does not look new. Maybe those marks/scuffs could be from shipping. Contact vendor

 

Just got back home from work. Package in parents house. I THINK I recalled grease was clean but they could have cleaned it up.

 

Thats my thinking as well. If it came from factory, it should be spotless. The box was not damage but was resealed. That set off alarms to do a thorough inspection. The pics are of two different caliper.

I contacted vendor awaiting for their response to my query.

I am upgrading my brakes because dealer could not duplicate my braking problem. I rather not chance it when I have family members in my car...plus I get some bling

 

VERY hard to get all the brake dust off a caliper. I think it's new.

Look at the threads - can't really disguise used threads as easy. Doubt you have to worry though.

We get new Subaru calipers all the time. They are not packed that well and always have a scuff or two.

 

that's what I thought as well. threads look spotless, so i doubt it's ever been installed. the scuffs look like shipping or handling problem.

 

I have a set of OEM stock rotors for these off my 2012 G37S with 4K miles on them for sale. Asking around $100 plus shipping.

AL