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Old Jun 4, 2016 | 10:11 PM
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piston and boot
what are some the symptoms for the a torn boot that covers the pistons in the brake system and does the caliper have to be replaced?
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Its a dust boot. It does not hold the fluid back. A torn boot will allow dirt to get into the Caliper piston area. You should be able to just have the boots replaced if all else is good.
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Thank you, I have just replaced the Pads and noticed the boot is torn but the brakes seems to be working fine when driving.
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It was my first time to replace brake pads in the front. It was very easy and I wounder if the rear ones would be the same?
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Rears are usually easier, but you need to get that boot replaced.
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