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owl1979 · 07-29-2013, 02:42 PM

Hi Community,

I was replacing my brake pads and had a couple of questions on what I am noticing in the wheel well area.

1) Front strut
Is the wear on the foamy cusion surround of the upper part of the strut normal? It looks a bit hard and cracked, but I don't see anything underneath exposed. Secondly, is the rubber boot supposed to be loose and not attached on the bottom?

2) Brake caliper piston attachments
I removed the rear brake pads and found (4 per wheel) these attached to the pistons. Do I reuse these or dispose of them and only use what comes with the new brake pad set (which doesn't seem to come with anything except for the pads)? I plan on using Mintex OE brake pads. Lastly, where, if any, should I apply brake quiet goo? Does anyone have pictures or diagrams on where best to apply?

Thank you in advance.

07-29-2013, 02:42 PM	#1
owl1979 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Francisco, CA, USA Posts: 13	Questions about Strut wear and Brake Piston Attachment Hi Community, I was replacing my brake pads and had a couple of questions on what I am noticing in the wheel well area. 1) Front strut Is the wear on the foamy cusion surround of the upper part of the strut normal? It looks a bit hard and cracked, but I don't see anything underneath exposed. Secondly, is the rubber boot supposed to be loose and not attached on the bottom? 2) Brake caliper piston attachments I removed the rear brake pads and found (4 per wheel) these attached to the pistons. Do I reuse these or dispose of them and only use what comes with the new brake pad set (which doesn't seem to come with anything except for the pads)? I plan on using Mintex OE brake pads. Lastly, where, if any, should I apply brake quiet goo? Does anyone have pictures or diagrams on where best to apply? Thank you in advance.