Ripped boot (pic)
#1
Ripped boot (pic)
I was taking a look at my front brake pads when I saw this:
I'm not the most mechanically inclined (though I'm trying to learn), so I have some questions:
1) How bad is this? Or, how critical is it that I get this fixed right away?
2) What can happen if I leave it alone and don't get it fixed?
3) How many hours should a competent shop need to replace the boot? I assume the strut has to come off, etc.
Thanks.
I'm not the most mechanically inclined (though I'm trying to learn), so I have some questions:
1) How bad is this? Or, how critical is it that I get this fixed right away?
2) What can happen if I leave it alone and don't get it fixed?
3) How many hours should a competent shop need to replace the boot? I assume the strut has to come off, etc.
Thanks.
#2
Dont worry about it. It just protects it from dirt etc from getting inside the seal causing a leak. I know alot of ppl who dont use them anyway. My stock struts had 212K on them and the boot was all shredded little tiny pieces left but it didnt hurt them without it
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