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Old Aug 3, 2022 | 12:18 PM
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Is it easy to change the F/R Disc Brake Caliper Piston Boots?
Mine are all torn.

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Old Aug 5, 2022 | 12:34 AM
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Just wondering, how did they get "all torn"?
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Just wondering, how did they get "all torn"?
more like melted & torn from track days.
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Old Aug 7, 2022 | 05:22 AM
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I just ordered a set I saw 1 of mine torn from tracking . Haven't gotten the parts yet , next week .
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I found a part number for a set of 4 for the rear. Only found individual parts for front. Same for you?

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I just ordered a set I saw 1 of mine torn from tracking . Haven't gotten the parts yet , next week .
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Old Aug 7, 2022 | 04:31 PM
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Wouldn't torn boots be covered under the bumper to bumper warranty? It doesn't seem like this would be considered routine maintenance.
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Originally Posted by dfettero
I found a part number for a set of 4 for the rear. Only found individual parts for front. Same for you?
I just ordered the rear ?
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