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Howdy.

Did anyone ever have to replace the sliding pin boots on a 2003 accord
4 cyl? I need to replace all 8 of them but the dealer wants $50 for
just one side. This is a ripoff. Does anyone know where one can
purchase these without having to purchase the entire caliper overhaul
kit?

Thanks.

Dan.

On Tue, 08 May 2007 08:04:20 -0700, highkm wrote:

> Howdy.
>
> Did anyone ever have to replace the sliding pin boots on a 2003 accord 4
> cyl? I need to replace all 8 of them but the dealer wants $50 for just one
> side. This is a ripoff. Does anyone know where one can purchase these
> without having to purchase the entire caliper overhaul kit?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Dan.


Wow. I thought Toyotas were 'expensive'!

Try AutoZone or another good AP store in your area. And, look in the
"HELP!" section of the store. HELP! parts are marketed by Dorman IIRC, and
they may have a Dorman catalogue with more parts available than are on the
rack.

And get this: In order to replace the rubber suspension bushings on the
lower cotrol arms for my Supra, I have to replace the WHOLE CONTROL ARM!!!
$210 in order to get parts that should total $75!!

Check at http://www.slhonda.com/ They show a caliper pack which has the
boots and other seals for $17.43. Part no 01463-SDA-A00.
Check with your dealer for the service pack or order on line at the site. SL
Honda is a dealer that sells on line at discounted prices. You may need to
run through the selections as I just dummied up trim levels, etc.


"highkm" <ic3po@mac.com> wrote in message
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> Howdy.
>
> Did anyone ever have to replace the sliding pin boots on a 2003 accord
> 4 cyl? I need to replace all 8 of them but the dealer wants $50 for
> just one side. This is a ripoff. Does anyone know where one can
> purchase these without having to purchase the entire caliper overhaul
> kit?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Dan.
>

highkm <ic3po@mac.com> wrote in news:1178636660.824881.184980
@q75g2000hsh.googlegroups.com:

> Howdy.
>
> Did anyone ever have to replace the sliding pin boots on a 2003 accord
> 4 cyl? I need to replace all 8 of them but the dealer wants $50 for
> just one side. This is a ripoff. Does anyone know where one can
> purchase these without having to purchase the entire caliper overhaul
> kit?
>


If you hadn't used the wrong grease in the first place, you wouldn't be in
this pickle. Those boots last the life of the car, treated right.

Use "Sil-Glyde" only. Available at your local auto parts store.

--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

highkm wrote:
>
> Howdy.
>
> Did anyone ever have to replace the sliding pin boots on a 2003 accord
> 4 cyl? I need to replace all 8 of them but the dealer wants $50 for
> just one side. This is a ripoff. Does anyone know where one can
> purchase these without having to purchase the entire caliper overhaul
> kit?
>

http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com

A Caliper seal kit is $15.23+shipping per side.

I would avoid using non OE parts, the rubber tends not to last as long. As
Tegger noted, use Sil-Glyde silicone grease. AGS,
http://www.agscompany.com, makes two different types. One is "Brake
Lubricant" and the other is regular Sil-Glyde. I'm not sure what the
differences are between the two. If you read the MSDS sheets for the two,
then you'll note that they're very similar. I use regular Sil-Glyde and
have not had a problem with it.

Eric

Eric wrote:
> highkm wrote:
>> Howdy.
>>
>> Did anyone ever have to replace the sliding pin boots on a 2003 accord
>> 4 cyl? I need to replace all 8 of them but the dealer wants $50 for
>> just one side. This is a ripoff. Does anyone know where one can
>> purchase these without having to purchase the entire caliper overhaul
>> kit?
>>
>
> http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com
>
> A Caliper seal kit is $15.23+shipping per side.
>
> I would avoid using non OE parts, the rubber tends not to last as long. As
> Tegger noted, use Sil-Glyde silicone grease. AGS,
> http://www.agscompany.com, makes two different types. One is "Brake
> Lubricant" and the other is regular Sil-Glyde. I'm not sure what the
> differences are between the two. If you read the MSDS sheets for the two,
> then you'll note that they're very similar. I use regular Sil-Glyde and
> have not had a problem with it.
>
> Eric

i've used sil-glyde - it's abysmal stuff. it gets absorbed by the
rubber and turns into an adhesive goo in no time.

"permatex ultra disk brake caliper lube" is the way to go.

Tegger wrote:
> highkm <ic3po@mac.com> wrote in news:1178636660.824881.184980
> @q75g2000hsh.googlegroups.com:
>
>> Howdy.
>>
>> Did anyone ever have to replace the sliding pin boots on a 2003 accord
>> 4 cyl? I need to replace all 8 of them but the dealer wants $50 for
>> just one side. This is a ripoff. Does anyone know where one can
>> purchase these without having to purchase the entire caliper overhaul
>> kit?
>>
>
>
> If you hadn't used the wrong grease in the first place, you wouldn't be in
> this pickle. Those boots last the life of the car, treated right.
>
> Use "Sil-Glyde" only. Available at your local auto parts store.
>
i've had really bad experience with that stuff. i've found permatex to
be much better.

"jim beam" <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in message
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> Eric wrote:
///snipped///
>> I would avoid using non OE parts, the rubber tends not to last as long.
>> As
>> Tegger noted, use Sil-Glyde silicone grease. AGS,
>> http://www.agscompany.com, makes two different types. One is "Brake
>> Lubricant" and the other is regular Sil-Glyde. I'm not sure what the
>> differences are between the two. If you read the MSDS sheets for the
>> two,
>> then you'll note that they're very similar. I use regular Sil-Glyde and
>> have not had a problem with it.
>>
>> Eric
>
> i've used sil-glyde - it's abysmal stuff. it gets absorbed by the rubber
> and turns into an adhesive goo in no time.
>
> "permatex ultra disk brake caliper lube" is the way to go.

This is strange Jim. I have used Sil-Glyde for years and years with no
problems whatsoever...I have never used the Permatex but with your
recommendation I give it a try next time.

DaveD

jim beam <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in
news:dLOdnSmsHriKPd_bnZ2dnUVZ_r-onZ2d@speakeasy.net:

> Tegger wrote:
>> highkm <ic3po@mac.com> wrote in news:1178636660.824881.184980
>> @q75g2000hsh.googlegroups.com:
>>
>>> Howdy.
>>>
>>> Did anyone ever have to replace the sliding pin boots on a 2003
>>> accord 4 cyl? I need to replace all 8 of them but the dealer wants
>>> $50 for just one side. This is a ripoff. Does anyone know where one
>>> can purchase these without having to purchase the entire caliper
>>> overhaul kit?
>>>
>>
>>
>> If you hadn't used the wrong grease in the first place, you wouldn't
>> be in this pickle. Those boots last the life of the car, treated
>> right.
>>
>> Use "Sil-Glyde" only. Available at your local auto parts store.
>>
> i've had really bad experience with that stuff. i've found permatex
> to be much better.
>


Been using Sil-Glyde for twenty years. Never a problem. I still have all
eitght original pin boots on my brakes and they do not even show signs of
cracking, much less splitting.

--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

jim beam <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in
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>
> i've used sil-glyde - it's abysmal stuff. it gets absorbed by the
> rubber and turns into an adhesive goo in no time.



I'm not sure what you're referring to here, but it most certainly does not
get absorbed by the rubber to the point the rubber degrades. That is a
characteristic of petroleum-based anti-seizes.

If Sil-Glyde caused rubber degradation, I think I would have seen that in
20 years of (twice-yearly) use.


>
> "permatex ultra disk brake caliper lube" is the way to go.
>


I'm sure that's fine too, but there's not a thing wrong with Sil-Glyde.

Sil-Glyde is especially good for wet, salty environments like mine. Since
the stuff is so thick, it is less prone to washing away.

--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
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