Steering Rack Boot

Bellow is a flexible pipe that looks like a small accordion. It is usually made of leather, rubber, or plastic. Parts of the bellow are produced from thin sheet metal. Its function is to protect two connected parts from environmental factors. There are many places in car where the bellow can be used: main drive shaft, shock absorbers, and others. 

First of all simple bellows protect from mud. There are also bellows that do not leak and protect the car from environmental factors. Due to this you will pay less for car service. Mechanical effects or wear can break or damage the bellow. In this case it is necessary to replace it. Often replacement requires demounting of interconnected automobile parts, so this will cost much.

A simple inspection can reveal damage of the bellow. Touch the bellow. If the rubber is porous, damage can be easily detected by its movement. In our online store you can also purchase primary shaft, expansion tank, turn indicator relay interrupter, brake shoe facing, or brake disks, brake caliper, brake drum and many other spare parts. Search function will help you quickly to find in our catalogue everything you need.

How to detect a faulty tie rod dust boot

A faulty component may be detected by inspection. Place your vehicle on an inspection pit, or use a jack and lift the wheel. Place wheel chocks under the wheels. Next, inspect the dust boot. A broken or cracked component requires urgent replacement.