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Old 10-08-2015, 02:15 PM
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Hi Guys and Gals,

Looking for some advice. Need to replace the rear brake caliper piston boots on the Cayman...starting to crack. I am assuming I do not have to change the inner piston seals....no leaks.

Can I just change the rubber boots without removing the pistons?
Any suggestions on where I can get replacement rubber boots or get the work done?

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Old 10-08-2015, 03:10 PM
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WeTune...Actually went over this with Andrew not long ago and we'll be doing the 4 corners.
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Super easy to change. I might have rebuild kits. I'll check tomorrow
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Many thanks.. looking for the rears 08 Cayman
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Many thanks.. looking for the rears 08 Cayman
I checked and dont have any

Only have stainless steel pistons with no boots
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Many thanks for checking... the search continues
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Andrew can't source them?

Order from the States?
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Will be sourcing them from Andrew @ WeTune, the task is an easy one as no need to remove the pistons. Will get to spend some quality time with the calipers this winter, gotta treat them nice or else bad things may happen



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