Just changed out my rotors today

letitride · 05-13-08, 03:40 AM

Got my front rotors and pads done today. Was pretty easy thanks to all the info on here. I got all my stuff ready to go impact driver 8 mm screw etc. But look in the pic and see why it only took me about 40 minutes if that to do them both and thats because one of the passenger side caliper bolt is a bitch to take off. No screws to messed with.

One question tho in the boot pic is that the way that boot is supposed to be I mean not covered? Or is it messed up? Both side is like that so I assumed it is.

MarcD · 05-13-08, 10:20 AM

That does not look right. I believe there is a clip that holds the boot over the end of the tie-rod. Looks like you are missing them on both sides.

chapman89 · 05-13-08, 03:10 PM

It looks like you're missing the clamps that secure the boot. You should have that checked out, you don't want your axles getting ruined. It's not that hard to replace the boots yourself to be honest.

IAmLegend · 05-13-08, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by chapman89

It looks like you're missing the clamps that secure the boot. You should have that checked out, you don't want your axles getting ruined. It's not that hard to replace the boots yourself to be honest.

those arent the axle boots though. those are are the steering rack boots or bellows whatever you want to call them. i believe mine look like that too (which is wrong) but there have not been any problems with them.

TonyTheBullet · 05-13-08, 03:36 PM

The end of the boots have probably disintegrated with age. You can stretch the boot a bit and secure it with a ziptie if you want. Mine look similar to yours and haven't had any problems yet.

chapman89 · 05-13-08, 04:02 PM

Oh haha I was thinking axles! Yeah, either way it looks like they aged to the point of coming undone. I'd try and reattach them with zip ties or maybe those adjustable clamps.

EDIT: Here's what a replacement kit looks like, using small zip ties is the way to do it.

Replacement boots

MarcD · 05-13-08, 04:08 PM

Looks like the ends of the boots have torn right off after looking at your pics again. I don't think you will be able to secure them. You can replace the boots with new ones, you just have to separate the tie rod from the knuckle and then unscrew it from the steering linkage. You want to count the number of turns though and when putting it back on, turn it back in those same amount of turns. Otherwise your alignment will be off.

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chapman89 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 1,749 Car 1: 1993 Acura Legend LS iTrader: (8)	It looks like you're missing the clamps that secure the boot. You should have that checked out, you don't want your axles getting ruined. It's not that hard to replace the boots yourself to be honest. __________________ New pictures of my 93' LS sedan FS: OEM 15in Legend Wheels. Great condition! PM me! NC Legend Meet Info! CLICK HERE!

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TonyTheBullet Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,926 Car 1: 1992 Legend LS Sedan Car 2: 1993 Legend LS Coupe iTrader: (13)	The end of the boots have probably disintegrated with age. You can stretch the boot a bit and secure it with a ziptie if you want. Mine look similar to yours and haven't had any problems yet. __________________ ____________________________________________ Looking for Coupe Front Speaker Covers PM me if you got 'em!

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chapman89 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 1,749 Car 1: 1993 Acura Legend LS iTrader: (8)	Oh haha I was thinking axles! Yeah, either way it looks like they aged to the point of coming undone. I'd try and reattach them with zip ties or maybe those adjustable clamps. EDIT: Here's what a replacement kit looks like, using small zip ties is the way to do it. Replacement boots __________________ New pictures of my 93' LS sedan FS: OEM 15in Legend Wheels. Great condition! PM me! NC Legend Meet Info! CLICK HERE!

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05-13-08, 10:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
MarcD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 735 Car 1: 1995 Acura Legend LS coupe 6MT Car 2: 94 Legend LS coupe Car 3: 2005 GMC Yukon iTrader: (0)	That does not look right. I believe there is a clip that holds the boot over the end of the tie-rod. Looks like you are missing them on both sides.

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MarcD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 735 Car 1: 1995 Acura Legend LS coupe 6MT Car 2: 94 Legend LS coupe Car 3: 2005 GMC Yukon iTrader: (0)	Looks like the ends of the boots have torn right off after looking at your pics again. I don't think you will be able to secure them. You can replace the boots with new ones, you just have to separate the tie rod from the knuckle and then unscrew it from the steering linkage. You want to count the number of turns though and when putting it back on, turn it back in those same amount of turns. Otherwise your alignment will be off.

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