jguerdat

Just found a hole in one of my front caliper dust boots. The rebuild kit is inexpensive so I want to see if I can replace it without actually removing the caliper piston. Kinda looks like it could be doable but I'm not sure.

Anyone done this?

scareyourpassenger

You have to rebuild. Been there and done that twice..

jguerdat

So I found out the hard way...

stopmenot2002

Here is the rebuilt kits for 18-19 bucks.
http://www.handa-accessories.com/s2000-04.html

jguerdat

I ended up just buying iy from the dealer - the shipping charges for such a small item make it a break-even scenario...

scareyourpassenger

I may have found a pattern. I have always used shims with the pads. I think this might be transferring the heat. I shall find out next time I am out.

J

jguerdat

Mine just had a big hole torn in the boot. It's pretty tough so I guess I trapped it when I switched pads at some point. Always used the shims with no known problems...