Mark Bridgett

Hi all,

I was in the middle of changing my rear brake pads today, but have hit a problem which is that one of the little rubber boots has perished almost completely. I have removed the rear caliper and with a little effort managed to remove the caliper pin and clean it up. Does anyone know if the rubber boots will have to come from Honda and perhaps more importantly if they will insist on replacing the whole caliper - or whether they can supply just the rubber boot. I have tried a couple of local car stores but they have all said they don't stock these items.

Clearly I don't want to have to replace an expensive caliper when all I need is a little rubber boot!

On a related topic, assuming I do manage to get a rubber boot, can anyone suggest what I should use inside the caliper - I have heard in the US forums people mentioning specific caliper grease, but somehow suspect this won't be easy to find over here.

thanks a lot
Mark

dennohue

I have just ordered some Castrol Girling Rubber Brake Grease preparatory to some caliper work I am about to carry out.

Do a google search!

Dembo

Somebody recently mentioned getting some boots from Garage R. Which reminds me, one of mine is completely split too.

Mark Bridgett

Thanks for useful feedback, I have ordered the grease now.

MB

Probably on here somewhere:

http://www.hondaoriginalparts.com/honda_ca...&block_03=19258

Dembo

It's part of the refurb kit (as is the grease). But that's £55.

Mark Bridgett

$55 in the US and £55 here. I can't see it listed separately. So for about £120 with shipping I get 4 little rubber boots. I am in the wrong business!

lovegroova

For £120 you can probably get a reconditioned caliper!

Ste_Nova

i've got 4 somewhere, will have a look later, i got them with an after market refirb kit, but the honda ones weren't worn so left them on

Dembo

Does anyone know if the fronts are the same as the rears? I have a couple of front refurb kits I've had sitting around for ages, and they come with new boots.