Do You Need To Replace The Calipers With A Dust Boot Cover That Is Cracking?

Updated 05/17/2022 | Published 05/16/2022

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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.

expert reply by: Bryce D