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What do you do when the rubber around the brake caliper piston is damaged on a 2001 Toyota tacoma v6 TRD?
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∙ 16y ago
If you want to be sure the thing stops as it should, get a replacement caliper.
You COULD also just replace the boot. I think that's a bad plan, though as the bore may have been already damaged. Anyway, to replace the boot, get new pistons seals and boots. Blow compressed air into the hole where the hose connects to push the pistons out. Then, use a flat bladed screwdriver to remove the boot and a curved pick to remove the seal. Installation is the reverse etc.
If you are a mechanic and want to make enough money to pay your rent, ignore the ripped boot and move on to the next car.
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