Melted tie rod boots
05-21-2007, 07:06 PM
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On mine I can get just the boots. I picked up some poly ones, hopefully they last longer. To bad they aren't easier to change, for such a cheap part.
05-21-2007, 08:09 PM
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05-21-2007, 09:15 PM
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05-21-2007, 10:08 PM
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Do you think it was due to your pads getting thin? That seems to be the route of melting caliper boots.
http://www.energysuspensionparts.com...E13101&cat=378
Did a search. It was posted by John Shiels.
http://www.energysuspensionparts.com...E13101&cat=378
Did a search. It was posted by John Shiels.
Last edited by outnumbered; 05-21-2007 at 10:59 PM.
05-21-2007, 10:10 PM
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I had a left tie rod melted once. At Sebring. It was a first race for my C6 Z51 back in 2005. No one could find how to turn the AH off 
After second practice we jast pooled the ABS fuse off.
After second practice we jast pooled the ABS fuse off.
05-21-2007, 11:31 PM
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My tie rod boots got to hot and became brittle enough to start falling apart even after they were wrapped in Thermo Tec. I am know running Thermo Tec plus shields I made from a soup can. The shield reflects the radiant energy away from the boot and the exhaust wrap just provides some additional insulation.
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05-22-2007, 02:22 AM
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Radiant energy is the probably the primary mode of heat transfer when the rotor is 750+ Deg F. FWIW, I have repaired heat damaged dust boots with red copper filled RTV. Its worth a try if the car is on jack stands for a few days. I form it around the tie rod, leaving a small hole until it cures. I inject grease with a syringe and then seal the hole with more RTV. I tried it when I didn't want to do a proper repair and lose my alignment.
05-22-2007, 06:38 AM
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05-22-2007, 10:32 AM
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St. Jude Donor '10-'11
Well, I'm not real hard on my brakes, but couple years ago I took pieces of aluminum dryer ducting and cut to fit as a heat shield ... held in place with HD duct tape ... works for me.
05-22-2007, 10:41 AM
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05-22-2007, 12:53 PM
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05-22-2007, 01:28 PM
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The ceramic heat shields will reduce conduction between the pads and the piston and most importantly the fluid. Thinner or worn pads will conduct heat more readily and are less of a heat sink hence transferring more energy to the fluid. Having said that, if your goal is to prevent melting your tie rod boots, you should try the radiant heat shield suggestions. A 750-1000 Deg F brake rotor is going to transmit a tremendous amount of heat thru radiation.