Thread: Brake piston boots
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Old 06-01-2017, 02:20 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by RN SHARK View Post
I was wondering how often you all who track find yourselves replacing the brake piston boots? I know I had some brake fade at CMP recently so I know the brakes got quite hot, but I was surprised to find all my rubber boots were a crisp crumbly mess. I just replaced these about 4 track events ago. Is this expected wear?
Oh, and yes, I have the Akebonos.
Mine have disappeared entirely. Brake temps vaporized those years ago.

Although, i must say... the Pistons seem to be working fine without boots, so...?
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