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Old 11-06-2012, 03:45 PM   #158
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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR View Post
You are correct, the essex/AP calipers do not have dust boots.

The only consequence is the chance foreign objects can get to the seals and damage them. However, I've never had OEM dustshields last with any track use and almost always remove them before I install calipers anyways, they just make a mess when they melt and fall apart.

Currently none of my cars have functioning dust boots, either by design or by destruction of them through track use...
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