Attention All Break Gurus1

[SPXTrader]

Attention All Brake Gurus! I need advice!

I did the brakes on my '01 today and noticed a tear in the right rear caliper piston seal (the rubber piece that covers the piston). I know the seal for the piston is way in the back, but the rubber boot is torn. Other than element damage, am I in any trouble, and if so, how can it be repaired? Please don't tell me I need FOUCKMO part to fix this........
Thanks.........Brad

 

[price1]

You should replace a ripped/torn dust seal. Why?? Moisture will get in there and corrode the caliper bore and/or piston. I've seen this happen. Then, you end up having to buy a new caliper when it starts leaking because of the rust pitting. Yeah, it's a bit of a pain to replace them but it's a lot cheaper then buying a new caliper.

Good luck....

 

[green99_svt]

You should replace a ripped/torn dust seal. Why?? Moisture will get in there and corrode the caliper bore and/or piston. I've seen this happen. Then, you end up having to buy a new caliper when it starts leaking because of the rust pitting. Yeah, it's a bit of a pain to replace them but it's a lot cheaper then buying a new caliper.

Good luck....

thats good advice, replace that boot or the square cut piston seal will leak, possibly even sieze the piston in the bore if left untreated

 

[SPXTrader]

Any tips for the install or suppliers for the dust boot? ALL input is welcome...!

 

[RoyWoods]

Any tips for the install or suppliers for the dust boot? ALL input is welcome...!

FWIW, a pair of new OEM rear calipers from Steve (see sticky) is $165. They do come with new brake pads, but it looks like you just replaced yours. I think if you try and buy just the dust boot, you'll end up having to get it from Ford.