DUST BOOT

It would seem that installing caliper dust boots is a straightforward operation. However, the real world situation is that a lot of dust boots are not properly installed, and many calipers go back into service with boots that are unseated. The dust boot may not seem like a critical item, but unless it is correctly seated all around and in good condition (no cuts), dirt and moisture can get into the piston bore. This article deals with dust boot replacement with the three basic types of dust boots, the integral ring type, the external ring type and the groove lip boot.

• Corporate Authors:

  Hearst Books

  Motor Books Department, 224 West 57th Street
  New York, NY  United States  10019
• Authors:
  • Weissler, P
• Publication Date: 1983-2

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: 4 p.
• Serial:
  • Motor
  • Volume: 159
  • Issue Number: 2

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Brake components; Building; Equipment replacement; Facilities; Installation; Pistons
• Uncontrolled Terms: Replacement
• Old TRIS Terms: Brake calipers; Dust boots
• Subject Areas: Construction; Maintenance and Preservation; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00379429
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-034 240
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Oct 30 1983 12:00AM