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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Andy A on 13 April 2017, 09:59:06

Title: Split brake caliper rubbber dust boot
Post by: Andy A on 13 April 2017, 09:59:06

My son's car has both front brake caliper rubber dust boots split. Is that an MOT failure?

I've put some silicone over them for now.

Title: Re: Split brake caliper rubbber dust boot
Post by: BazaJT on 13 April 2017, 20:12:38

I wouldn't think the tester would check that.The main problem would be that the lack of a dust boot can lead to the brake piston seizing[even if only partially]and causing an imbalance in the braking performance.

Title: Re: Split brake caliper rubbber dust boot
Post by: Nick W on 14 April 2017, 01:21:23

Quote from: Andy A on 13 April 2017, 09:59:06

My son's car has both front brake caliper rubber dust boots split. Is that an MOT failure?

I've put some silicone over them for now.

If the piston seal isn't leaking, then I wouldn't worry about it. The tester isn't allowed to dismantle anything, so how will he be able to see a a split caliper boot? Unless it's hanging out or you've made it obvious with some sort of gunge.

Title: Re: Split brake caliper rubbber dust boot
Post by: Andy A on 14 April 2017, 08:03:28

I'll let him know it should be alright.

Thanks both.  :y