CV boot tool

37chief · Dec 2, 2018

I bought a couple CV boot clamps from NAPA. The clamps have a series of little square holes along the whole length of the clamp. one end has small grippers that lock in the square holes. Does anyone know the name of that tool, used to pull the clamp together. I see tools for smooth clamps. Stan

BigPapa53 · Dec 2, 2018

Oetiker clamp tool, maybe?

-Scott

Ark68SS · Dec 2, 2018

CV boot clamp pliers. Or if you have some old, dull nippers they may also work for you. Tip-don't tighten the clamp too much, it'll cut into the rubber and split it. There's no pressure on the boot, so just squeeze it tight enough so you can't spin it by hand.

https://www.lislecorp.com/specialty-tools/fwd/cv-boot-clamp-pliers-163
https://www.lislecorp.com/specialty-tools/fwd/offset-boot-clamp-pliers

BillL

Mutt and Jeff · Dec 3, 2018

I'll assume you got your question answered.

On the topic of cv joints boots and axles
it seems that axle shafts are at a pricepoint that cv joints and boots are not even addressed anymore in exchange for a fresh new axle instead
here in the rustbelt rotors are not turned but replaced
it's been a long time since I've even heard a bad cv joint clack clack clacking anywhere

UncleTom · Dec 3, 2018

Or maybe use a pair of horse hoof trimmers with the sharp edge ground down.

Geo-TH,In · Dec 3, 2018

O'Reilly Auto Parts turns rotors and drums. Many times there isn't enough left of a rotor after they turn it to be safe, so they don't charge and tell you to buy a new one.

Leroy · Dec 3, 2018

Local garage still turns them

Goose · Dec 3, 2018

Reman axles are now priced low enough that it isn't cost effective to replace just the boots, when labor is factored in.

Crazy Horse · Dec 3, 2018

Goose ..... your right, here's one side for my 07 Civic from Rock Auto in the US ..... $60 Cdn plus $24 Cdn shipping. Can't beat that price ...
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Mutt and Jeff · Dec 3, 2018

2 rotors 4 pads ceramic impregnated
good stuff
2009 chevy
ITEM PRICE:
US $39.01
free shipping

jimg.allentown · Dec 3, 2018

Rebuilt axles complete with a lifetime warranty are less expensive than getting the RIGHT boots and grease and making all of the mess that comes along with it. There is no clean way to replace a boot! Grease all over everything by the time you are done.
Hardest part is getting the boots that are correct for the car. Parts suppliers only sell "universal" boots that might fit if you are lucky. Quick boots are the worst thing ever invented. They will simply not glue together at the seam if there is even a trace of grease on the surfaces that you want to glue. Simply not possible with a boot filled with the necessary grease for the joint.

Back when front wheel drive was beginning to become popular, it was necessary to deal with taking axles apart and repairing them. CV joints cost a fortune and axle boots were highly prone to failure. Rebuilt axles were also expensive in the early days of front wheel drive. Now, you can get almost any axle for $75 or less exchange with a warranty. Makes it not worth it to do repairs on them.

Leroy · Dec 3, 2018

Years ago had the certamic pads as the garage thought they were supposed to be good. After seeing what they did to my car they did not install any more.

Hobo,NC · Dec 3, 2018

I don't know what they did to get them better but today's ceramic pads are working out great..

Back in the late 80's when they first came out they were junk... I was gave a set to try they were OK empty but not loaded... I never did push them but will not hesitate now... Ceramic is used on a bunch of newer cars from the factory if that's what it came with that's what I put back on it...

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