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nisans13turbo
06-03-2008, 05:24 PM
My rear brake piston rubber came off by the piston where you screw in? Is it possible to put this rubber boot back in? I tried but it doesnt seem to work.

Thanks
nisans13turbo
06-04-2008, 07:26 PM
Bump, anyone?
rightcoastimports
06-04-2008, 07:42 PM
heh.. this happened to me with my old s13 when i was replacing the pads and rotors. nothing should happen but some brake fluid could leak out possibly. nothing crazy.
nisans13turbo
06-04-2008, 09:02 PM
heh.. this happened to me with my old s13 when i was replacing the pads and rotors. nothing should happen but some brake fluid could leak out possibly. nothing crazy.

But you didnt answer my question!:loco: How did you fix your problem? Were you able to put back the boot or you had to replace the whole unit?
murda-c
06-04-2008, 09:03 PM
It's a dust boot, protects your piston and seal from dirt.

My car is missing one, but the caliper isn't seized yet so i haven't replaced it.

I just don't give a fuck though.
rightcoastimports
06-04-2008, 09:03 PM
its not going to screw anything up, i ran my car with the ripped boots and it was fine.
nisans13turbo
06-04-2008, 09:09 PM
My boot is complete off and brake fluid poured all over. So your saying my brake will still work without the boot covering/sealing the brake fluid from escaping? Because I cant think how this is possible not havent the rubber seal??????????????????????
The Chad
06-04-2008, 09:11 PM
Yeah same as above. If you are really worried just nab a Junk yard caliper. I had a piston seize on me at 90mph...made for an awkward stop :( It locked down on the rotor so hard that it made the rotor rip off the hub...blah :( GOOD LUCK!!
rightcoastimports
06-04-2008, 09:14 PM
^^^ what he said.

did your boot come off when you were rotating back your piston??
nisans13turbo
06-04-2008, 10:15 PM
^^^ what he said.

did your boot come off when you were rotating back your piston??

yes, is it safe driving when that boot is not seal?
rightcoastimports
06-04-2008, 10:24 PM
up to you.. it could seize if something gets into the caliper. but like i said i ripped my boots to shreds and drove around for 10k with no problems before i sold it. next time spray some lubricant onto the piston so the rubber can turn without getting caught.

its like a dry dick going into a dry pussy bro that shit dont work... :cj:
nisans13turbo
06-04-2008, 10:26 PM
Thanks man, and true!