FENOX pads: good quality at a reasonable price

FENOX is a young company that was created in the late 80s of the last century. In a short period of time, namely 20 years, the company has become one of the leaders in the production of automotive parts.

"FENOX" is a popular brand among owners and lovers of domestic cars. The company produces a wide range of automobile spare parts. To date, the company also produces parts for foreign brands. This article will consider such auto parts as brake pads.

In addition to reviewing the brake pads of this company, you will learn how to distinguish original products from counterfeit ones.

Disc overview

Fenox brake discs were able to become sales leaders in their market segment due to a number of advantages, the main ones of which are presented in the table below.

Table - Main advantages of Fenox discs

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Comments 37

I installed TRW, discs and pads on all previous cars. I was pleased.

I was dealing with Fenox rear cylinders. China is scorched. The mounting holes in one did not match, in the other the bleeder fitting had a cut thread. I collected one of the two and swore...

Phenox is not Belarusian, but pure Chinese!

No, you are confusing, Fenox Belarus.

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Trust me. I work in the auto parts industry and I know what I'm talking about.

I've already driven the Phoenix for 18,000 km, the braking is fine, not crooked.

A year ago I installed Bosch discs and pads! (35000) Both the discs and pads behaved normally! Two days ago I changed the ATE pads!))) Our terrain is mountainous, if that!)

ATE, Brembo, Lemforder, Lucas (TRW), (Otto Zimmerman are very good), Schneider - these are the best.

Otto Zimerman are good, but up to certain speeds and the pads for them must be selected wisely, from personal experience there were zimers with holes, and so 1 cracked at one point, this was preceded by a couple of braking sessions with 200+, as then the pads began to disassemble and became very dusty Ferodo DS2500 and the perforation holes became heavily clogged and overheated, which led to a crack. And I can’t really say anything bad, but softer pads are better for them. As an alternative to tuned and very expensive wheels, I really like the Brembo Max series, but they produce them for a small number of cars.

I installed Phoenix wheels on Renault about five years ago, the front ones are still running. And also the rear brake cylinder. They say this is China packaged in Belarus. I went to the official website of Phenox, there is an address there, but the Belarusian brothers say that there is no production at this address. So the choice is yours.

There are a lot of packers these days and there may be the same product in different boxes.

I installed Phoenix wheels on Renault about five years ago, the front ones are still running. And also the rear brake cylinder. They say this is China packaged in Belarus. I went to the official website of Phenox, there is an address there, but the Belarusian brothers say that there is no production at this address. So the choice is yours.

Fenox company was founded in 1989. The company focuses on the manufacturability of production and attractive prices of manufactured consumables. The quality of the brake discs is quite high compared to other manufacturers in the same price category.

Workmanship

Fenox brake discs are produced in Germany, Russia and Belarus. Car owners have no questions about the reliability and performance characteristics of German consumables. The product is of above average quality and fully justifies its price. Such products are suitable for both domestic cars and foreign cars.

The production capacity for making disks in Belarus and Russia is not enough. Therefore, the Fenox company purchases ready-made consumables from little-known Indian and Chinese brands. However, information about the real manufacturer is not advertised.

The discs are of extremely low quality, so they receive mostly negative reviews from car owners. There are cases when the Fenox consumable is destroyed when driving or during braking. Therefore, these wheels can only be recommended to drivers who prefer a calm driving style.

Collapsed Fenox disk

The difference between original products and fake ones

Today there are many who are trying to counterfeit Phoenix auto parts. Therefore, it is necessary to be attentive to the labeling and quality of packaging. The manufacturer itself is trying to protect its own customers from counterfeit parts.

There are distinctive features of the original products of this company. Let's look at them:

• Original auto parts are produced and sold only in unique packaging material, which is designed in a corporate style. The box contains basic information about the part (applicability, unique barcode, etc.).
• The brake pad housing itself contains a unique part number (catalog number). This is how the party number is printed. And the company logo too.

Pay attention to these factors and you will not purchase counterfeit products. Purchase brake pads and other auto parts from FENOX only at authorized sales points. Then the likelihood of purchasing a fake will be reduced to zero.

Comparison of Fenox brake discs with original ones

Fenox wheels are installed from the factory on some domestic cars. If you have a measured driving style, it is recommended to purchase direct analogues from Fenox. They have the same quality as the original and a more attractive price.

Most foreign automakers do not use Fenox products for OEM equipment. This is due to extremely low quality and unsatisfactory performance characteristics compared to the original. Therefore, installation of Fenox wheels on a foreign car can be done only in emergency cases, while excluding an aggressive and sporty driving style.

Definition of counterfeit

Fenox brake discs are popular among car owners of domestic cars, so the market is filled with fakes. The counterfeit product is of extremely low quality and significantly reduces the safety of the car. Therefore, it is important for a car owner to be able to identify counterfeit products in order to avoid getting into an emergency situation.

The inspection should begin with the packaging. It should be made of thick cardboard. The presence of printing defects and other flaws indicates that the product is counterfeit.

It is possible to indirectly determine a fake by weight. When producing counterfeit products, there is a saving on material, so the disk has less thickness and, as a result, weight.

Defects that can be detected by visual inspection

It is also important to perform a visual inspection of the consumable. The surface of the original has no roughness, depressions, casting defects or other flaws. A counterfeit origin is indicated by the curvature of the disc or a violation of its geometry and dimensions.

All Fenox discs undergo high-precision processing after casting the blank. Therefore, the presence of any defects indicates that the product is not original.

Casting flaws

Using a caliper, check that the sides of the ventilated brake disc are even. Any deviation along the circumference or between the right and left sides indicates a counterfeit product.

Measuring one side

Second party control

If possible, you should check the thickness not only on one disk, but also compare it with the original or another consumable. Deviation of the obtained values ​​indicates the possible counterfeit origin of the product.

Comparison of fake and original discs

When inspecting discs, it is important to pay attention to detail. A counterfeit can be identified by the lack of smooth transition of the partitions to the friction ring. Also, a difference in thickness or presence of defects on the membranes indicates counterfeit.

Partition control

Reviews

Maxim Eremenko, Moscow, 36 years old: I am extremely dissatisfied with Fenox discs. I did the installation myself, thoroughly cleaning the surfaces from dirt and using all the required lubricants. The very first trip showed the disc beating. The service station recommended a groove. She only temporarily corrected the situation. I threw away the discs and don’t plan to return to Fenox products.

Vladislav Nazarenko, Kislovodsk, 36 years old: The grinding process was long. The feeling of a “glass” disk was created. Nevertheless, after 2500 km the running-in was completed. I drove up to 3000 km and could not be happier: the brakes are effective, silent, and the price of the wheels is very budget-friendly. After 3000 km I heard a metallic grinding sound from the wheel arch. The friction lining of the pad is completely worn out. Deciding to figure out the reason, I removed the wheel. After that, I saw that there were a couple of cracks on the disk. I decided to return to the original consumables and no longer experiment with the brakes in order to save money.

Ivan Franchuk, Chelyabinsk, 38 years old: After installing Fenox disks, I have a double impression. I was pleased with the price and braking efficiency, but there were problems with installation. One disc did not fit on the hub, and the second was crooked. I exchanged them with the seller, but after installation I discovered that a groove was required. At the store I was able to exchange one of the discs again. The seller did not agree to take the second one, which had less runout. While I was getting ready to sharpen it, the disc got used to the pads and no longer ruined my life.

Victor Koshel, Voronezh, 39 years old: The quality is quite consistent with the price. I didn’t have high expectations for the Fenox brake discs, but after a mileage of 73 thousand km they did not disappoint me.

Fenox brake pads - reviews

Guest
https://partreview.ru/brand/fenox-190/tormoznye-kolodki-40/

I installed pads from this company on the Opel Vectra (on the front axle). In principle, they are not bad, they are worth the money... The rear disc brakes have Finwhale pads, the quality is essentially the same. No whistles, no dust, and discs do not kill.

Viktor1146MM5

https://partreview.ru/brand/fenox-190/tormoznye-kolodki-40/

I drove more than 40K on FENOX. Excellent pads, I liked them, they don’t squeak, the brakes are excellent, they wear evenly, the discs don’t eat.

Ikonostas

https://www.drive2.ru/l/5886521/

So, I decided to save a little and put budget pads on the rear axle on my Opel Astra. Considering minor financial difficulties, I studied the autodoc’s offers and chose Phenox. Why Phoenix? Because an acquaintance installed pads from this production on his Opel Zafira b, and had already driven about 8 thousand km on them without any troubles, so he recommended them to me. Despite the abundance of negative reviews about the products of this manufacturer, I still installed them at my own peril and risk. I was a little worried that they would creak, like about 70 percent who wrote reviews about the pads from this manufacturer. Taking this into account, I decided to lubricate the rear surfaces of the pads, as well as their guides, with anti-squeak grease MC 1600. After installation, I drove around and felt it. that in comparison with the previously installed Bosch pads, the car brakes more efficiently and more confidently, and, most importantly, there is no mythical squeaking noise, which many people claim (the wear of the pads was about 60 percent, which indicates their functional ability, but the eternal rattling of the calipers It was very irritating due to insufficient adherence to the disc). Perhaps I came across high-quality spare parts, but nevertheless, they have not squeaked for 2000 km. I’m happy with the budget renovation, in a nutshell, I recommend it)

AndreyKursk46

https://www.drive2.ru/l/5886521/

I also took them, normal pads cost the same as your Germany stamp, I paid about 800 or 850 rubles, I’m 100% satisfied

Nikitosh520

https://www.drive2.ru/l/5886521/

I don’t remember how long they lasted, but I was satisfied. The price difference between them is big, but they brake the same, so the Phenox is better.

edg1e

https://www.drive2.ru/l/5886521/

I like the pads. I've already ridden them for 500 km, everything is ok. The price is great! Only for some reason there are 2 brackets in the set... I had to leave the old ones on one wheel.

Vania

https://bpads.ru/brands/139

The seven has fenox discs and pads installed together. I can say that they work at least as well as the original. There are no extraneous noises, the braking distance is normal, the car stops easily both during hard and gentle braking. For VAZ owners - just the thing.

novel

https://bpads.ru/brands/139

Just yesterday I installed Phenox brake pads on a Lada Vesta) if previously I had to buy and change the entire system, now thanks to Phenox there is an alternative - cylinders and pads separately, for which special respect to the company! saves a lot of money and time.

Pasha

https://bpads.ru/brands/139

Very surprised by Phoenix! I use their brake drum together with brake pads, and I’m really happy: I thought everything would fall apart in a month or two, I’ll exchange it for something else, just when the finances will appear. But no, the brakes have been excellent for four months now! Neither the drum nor the pads are planning to wear out yet, I checked. I think next time I’ll also opt for Phoenix.

Anonymous1262777

https://otzovik.com/review_4887372.html

Advantages:

Price, quality of construction

Flaws:

Didn't notice

I took Phoenix pads for the front axle of the Daewoo Nexia. They stood up perfectly. They grip well even without rubbing. I have never heard a creak, as many people write here. Previously, there were ABS pads, they lasted 20,000, which is not enough, considering that the original lasted 40,000. I hope these pads last longer

Soldat82

https://otzovik.com/review_5467562.html

Advantages:

Worth the money

Flaws:

Didn't find it

I can say that these brake pads are soft and they do not allow the discs to wear out. At the same time, they themselves wear out quickly. They don't creak and work well. But I think that such pads should not be installed on a car that is used in BMW mode. I am convinced that they are more suitable for cars with a moderate or relaxed driving style.