Is the front caliper dust boot torn or damaged?
When I removed the right caliper I noticed that the boot was danaged ( about 1″ long tear ). but does not leak. I put the pads and rotors on anyways. What would be the normal repair for this Leave it, replace thr boot, replace the whole caliper or replace both calipers. This also has ABS. I have never bleed ABS brakes before.
What happens when you push the caliper back in?
It’s important when pushing the caliper pistons back in so the new pads will fit to release the fluid pressure by loosening the bleeding valve on the caliper first. Otherwise you risk pushing brake fluid residing in the brake line back into the ABS, which can sometimes cause problems you don’t want.
What should I do if my front caliper is damaged?
Best to consult your factory service manual for what’s required and what’s just “convenient” but not a strict requirement. It’s important when pushing the caliper pistons back in so the new pads will fit to release the fluid pressure by loosening the bleeding valve on the caliper first.
What to do if your piston dust boot is damaged?
When the piston dust boot becomes damaged, you wait til the next brake job and then replace the calipers along with the rotors/pads. Bleeding? It depends on the vehicle with the ABS. Need a part?Save money while supporting CarTalk. If you’re winter driving includes snow and salt you might want to plan on replacing both calipers preemptively.
When I removed the right caliper I noticed that the boot was danaged ( about 1″ long tear ). but does not leak. I put the pads and rotors on anyways. What would be the normal repair for this Leave it, replace thr boot, replace the whole caliper or replace both calipers. This also has ABS. I have never bleed ABS brakes before.
What should I do if my brake caliper cracks?
Keep your hands clear. The piston will come out. If the piston won’t come out easily, work it out with your fingers, and you’ll see the dust boot. You need to remove the dust seal and the piston from the bore, and for this you should use something non-metallic. Once the bore is clear, use brake cleaner or denatured alcohol to clean it out.
It’s important when pushing the caliper pistons back in so the new pads will fit to release the fluid pressure by loosening the bleeding valve on the caliper first. Otherwise you risk pushing brake fluid residing in the brake line back into the ABS, which can sometimes cause problems you don’t want.
When the piston dust boot becomes damaged, you wait til the next brake job and then replace the calipers along with the rotors/pads. Bleeding? It depends on the vehicle with the ABS. Need a part?Save money while supporting CarTalk. If you’re winter driving includes snow and salt you might want to plan on replacing both calipers preemptively.