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I'm changing my pads and rotors, and looking at the caliper closely. The rubber boot on the piston is torn. The caliper doesn't seem to be leaking, and I think the boot is just to keep dust out. Is it safe to use it like this or do I have to rebuild the calipers? I have a track day this weekend and it won't be easy to rebuild them that quick.
Brake Dust Boot
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Andrew Stowell
, 06-30-2014 06:50 PM
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Posted 06-30-2014 06:50 PM
Andrew Stowell
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Posted 06-30-2014 07:01 PM
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Hey Andrew, I haven't changed the pads on the Miata since taking it on track but my Integra would melt the dust boots the first session out. I never worried about it. I say put your new pads on and go have fun.
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Posted 06-30-2014 07:07 PM
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Grease the shaft, make sure the caliper is working well and in good condition, bleed the brakes.
You could get a boot in time for this weekend, but ya it's a dust cover.
Also it's shouldn't melt off. 
J~
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