Honda VFR Caliper Mounting Boot Seal

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  1. Ottocle

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    I have been replacing my brake pads on my 2001 Honda VFR 800. When attempting to remove the front right caliber I mistakingly removed the Mounting Boot Seal. How important is this part in ensuring the brakes function correctly? Can I replace it?
     

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    you do have to replace it
     
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    The seal or the whole caliper?
     
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    Replace the seal or the slider pins will rust and impede caliper movement. When replacing pads it's proper to clean and regrease the 2 slider pins on each caliper or they'll surely come a cropper and have you howling at the moon !
     
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    what squirrelman said ^^^
     
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    Thanks. How do I install it correctly? Not knowing was how I damaged the original one.
     
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    I lube it with dish soap and work it into place with a small screwdriver
     
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    It should be easy to install back (look at the other caliper for a comparison), but if it's too hardened you can get another one cheaply.
     
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