damp rack boots=new rack?

[3Q Jay]

i know that when the boots crack, dirt gets inside, seal fails, starts leaking......but what if the boot isn't cracked, but IS damp? i suppose dirty fluid in the system would cause the seals to leak over time---anyother reason why a boot might get wet [excluding external factors like something else dripping from the outside]?

[Q451990]

It's very possible that it's something else dripping down. I'd clean them up with brake parts cleaner - then check the fluid on it again in a day or so. If it's red you're probably looking at a P/S leak under the boots.

Heath

[3Q Jay]

thanks Heath. on brake parts cleaner..like the aerosol stuff? i thought that stuff attacks rubber?

[DAEDALUS]

Non-chlorinated Brakleen should be easier on the boot. How's the PS fluid level?

[maxnix]

Most brake cleaner is perchloroethelene (Perc in the dry cleaning business).

[3Q Jay]

i'll know more later tonite, as I've got another member in san diego going to take a peek for me. but, the owner mentioned that fluid was barfing out the reservoir and that he replaced the pump with a used one and now it's ok, but there's a 'drop or two' on the driveway every few days [sounded like near the rack, but sketchy at the moment].

the foaming sounds like air got in the system. presumably the level is full now, but i don't think that would say much about the past.

btw, the guy just had the vc gaskets done.

[texasoil]

A slight seep from the rack is nothing to worry about. Just change the fluid with fresh a few times, add 1 oxzof Marvel Mystery Oil each time to rejuvinate the seals slowly and gently. Unless its leaving puddles, be happy!