Do You Need To Replace The Calipers With A Dust Boot Cover That Is Cracking?
Question:
Does the caliper on a boat trailer need to be replace if it’s functioning properly despite the dust cover boots having a crack in it? I am serving my boat trailer clean, inspect and repack bearings and noticed my caliper’s dust boot is cracked- calipers work fine but didn’t know if I should replace them bc of cracked boots since the trailer goes in the water to put the boat in. Thanks
asked by: Matt A
Expert Reply:
You can if you want too, however since your calipers are fine you do not need to replace them with your damaged dust boot.
We do carry a variety of dust boots like the Replacement Silicone Dust Boot w/ Metal Core for DeeMaxx 3,500-lb to 6,000-lb Disc Brakes # DE23FR which will work with 3.5K to 6K capacity axles.
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We also have the Replacement Rubber Dust Boot for Kodiak Disc Brake Calipers # K338B which will work with axles that have a capacity of 9K to 10K, and # K250BSSSI for axles that have an 7K to 8K capacity.
Products Referenced in This Question
Replacement Silicone Dust Boot w/ Metal Core for DeeMaxx 3,500-lb to 6,000-lb Disc Brakes
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Disc Brakes
- Caliper Parts
- Dust Boot
- DeeMaxx
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Replacement Silicone Dust Boot w/ Stainless Steel Core for Kodiak Disc Brake Calipers - 7K to 8K
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Disc Brakes
- 7000 lbs
- 8000 lbs
- Caliper Parts
- Dust Boot
- Kodiak
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Replacement Rubber Dust Boot for Kodiak Disc Brake Calipers - 9,000 lbs to 10,000 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Disc Brakes
- 9000 lbs
- 10000 lbs
- Caliper Parts
- Dust Boot
- Kodiak
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Kodiak Disc Brake Caliper Rebuild Kit for 3,500 lb to 6,000 lb Trailer Brakes
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Disc Brakes
- 3500 lbs
- 6000 lbs
- Caliper Parts
- Rebuild Kit
- Kodiak
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