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how to fit brake calliper rubber boots?

Posted: Mon May 11, 2015 10:29 pm
by gravis
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 :(

Re: how to fit brake calliper rubber boots?

Posted: Mon May 11, 2015 10:38 pm
by mattiec321
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

Re: how to fit brake calliper rubber boots?

Posted: Tue May 12, 2015 8:53 am
by gravis
Cool, I shall give that a go! Cheers.