# Everyone has their opinion on what a torn boot consist of

Posted by MIKE (93VE) on September 17, 2002 at 13:56:54:

In Reply to: The weird thing is - I drove the car this weekend and no grease came out... Wonder if there really is a torn boot. posted by Jacob on September 17, 2002 at 13:48:18:

Personally I only will recommend boot replacement only if I see grease within the wheel well. Some mechanics will say you need a boot if they see the slightest crack. At times the clamp that holds the boot onto the axle will slowing start to cut into the boot or they might see a pin hole crack somewhere and tell you it's time for replacement. Axle replacement is one of the most easiest jobs to do within a very short period of time and pays relatively good in labor rate. Be aware

Replys:

- Thanks for the tips! The shop I had it at wanted to charge me $230 to replace the boot! I said no thanks... nm Jacob ('93 SE) 13:58:25 9/17/2002 (1)
  - The labor rate to replace the boot is more than to replace the axle MIKE (93VE) 14:05:40 9/17/2002 (0)

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: Personally I only will recommend boot replacement only if I see grease within the wheel well. Some mechanics will say you need a boot if they see the slightest crack. At times the clamp that holds the boot onto the axle will slowing start to cut into the boot or they might see a pin hole crack somewhere and tell you it's time for replacement. Axle replacement is one of the most easiest jobs to do within a very short period of time and pays relatively good in labor rate. Be aware