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
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05-31-2017, 04:45 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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Brake piston boots
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.
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They make silicone, high-temp boots for some setups. They should remain flexible for longer.
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Crispy boots is normal after regular track use. No need to be concerned or bother replacing the boots. I plan to rebuild with new seals after 50 hours or so.
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Another thing to add to the list. This track fun is getting pricey. Still worth it.
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Although, i must say... the Pistons seem to be working fine without boots, so...?
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06-01-2017, 05:24 PM | #7 (permalink) |
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Good to know. I'll try finding some silicone ones anyway.
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On my 350Z, I just made sure I cleaned the pistons really well before compressing them for a flush or new pads. Never replaced the boots. (the car spent most of its life without those boots)
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I wouldn't run a car without the boots. While the risk may be small, the consequences can be disastrous. YMMV
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It depends on your experience, driving style, pads, and track on how fast the brake caliper boots gets BBQ. A lot of guys I know don't even replace them during a caliper rebuild for a track car.
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Sorry about the tone of this post but I hate when bad information gets out on this forum. Straight answer is it is fine to run without the dust boots.
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It's not catastrophic boot failure that is the problem, it's the dirt that the lack of a boot lets in. I have run into two cars where a piston seized due to dirt allowed in by a torn or missing boot. But, no, neither was a 370Z. And, judging by the look of things, both had been missing the boot for a while before the piston seized. The chances of this happening are not great and the outcome is usually just over-heating brakes (piston usually sticks in the extended position). But it could cause that wheel to lock up I don't like to take any chances with things like brakes and steering. YMMV
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Seems to me, the boot is a preventive measure for "extended" interval where buildup usually gets neglected for a long time. for a street car, I imagine the brake piston spends months/years extending out to compensate for the worn pads. I would want boots in this case.
For cars that visit tracks, things get changed and cleaned frequent enough to negate the negative of the missing boots.
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I guess it's up to the individual to decide what is best for their situation.
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