how to fit brake calliper rubber boots?

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gravis
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how to fit brake calliper rubber boots?

Post by gravis » Mon May 11, 2015 10:29 pm

Can anyone tell me how to fit the rubber boots that slide over the front brake calliper guide pins? part number 45132166016 I just cant for the life of me get it through the hole in the calliper and have already trashed one trying :(

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Re: how to fit brake calliper rubber boots?

Post by mattiec321 » Mon May 11, 2015 10:38 pm

Funny enough I replaced one today

I fed it in from the front of the caliper first

Squish down the opening and push it through and if it helps lube it with some furniture polish

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Re: how to fit brake calliper rubber boots?

Post by gravis » Tue May 12, 2015 8:53 am

Cool, I shall give that a go! Cheers.

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