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A few of you mentioned you also had torn steering rack boots.
I'd like to host a tech day specifically for replacement of torn steering rack boots. We can look at a group buy on the boots as well.
I'd like to gauge interest in this so please respond if you'd like to participate and/or have need of new boots.
Location will be near 380/75 in McKinney.
Date is Saturday, April 21st, 2007.
Hmm... guess I need to go look at mine.
I need to replace the steering rack boots on my Miata. Count me in.
Both mine are split, so I am in. Maybe at the same time someone can figure out the front end noise I've got every time I run over a rough patch of road. Sounds like a coffee can full of lug bolts. I've checked the front end and everything seems tight, maybe someone else has had this before.
Are you using the oem brake pad clips? I had that same noise on an OTM and it was the brake pads ratteling in the calipers.Quote:
Originally Posted by cam76034
That's the first thing I thought of too. I can see springs through the top of the caliper where you view the pads but I don't know if they are OEM or not. They appear to overlap each other and I didn't think that looked right?Quote:
Originally Posted by Flyin96M
You can get just the brake hardware from the dealler for about $6.00
http://www.buymazdaparts.com/images/parts/110.jpg
90-93 Miata Part # NAY0-33-29Z-MV
Strange...
I also found a backing plate / shim kit for about $14
http://www.buymazdaparts.com/images/parts/356.jpg
Part # NAY0-33-29Z
Does the OEM setup have those shims?
Yes!Quote:
Originally Posted by cam76034
Count me in. I will go ahead and order some boots. I have a manual rack, and I don't know if they interchangeable from year to year or options. Mine are due. Also, need to get tie rod end links while I'm down there.
Are these the right boots?
http://www.oreillyauto.com/EW3/Displ...riptionId=2807
I just called O'Reilly in McKinney and they said they could not get them. ::Rant::Quote:
Originally Posted by cam76034
Called Town North, Dealer is way to expensive. I'll call Vatozone and see what they have.
I called Autozone in McKinney. Phil, the manager said he has a $20 kit that includes both boots. He will knock off 10% if we do a group buy.
This might be a generic kit. Do you think this will work ok?
If anyone can find a better deal, let me know.
Group Buy! Have Trussville ship a box of them to the site of the tech day.
I don't know about the generic kits. The older ones from Napa were split w/ clamps. They suck. But Autozone usually has OEM type parts. Might be worth looking into. I'll go check.
They didn't try real hard. I called O'Reilly in Colleyville and they said they have them in stock in their warehouse. Can be here next day by 9 AM. $15.99 for a pair. Same part number for 95's as for 93, so most likely one size fits all.Quote:
Originally Posted by black roadster
From Trussville:Mazda Miata Outer Tie Rod Dust Boot (1)B455-32-279$7.31
Is this the boot we're talking about? If so, that's pretty cheap and I believe they've got free shipping on $100 plus orders. Just need 7 Miatas.
I'm changing out both. I'm in for either set.
Yep, would be wise to change both. That's what I was planning. My tie rod dust boots are in terrible shape.
My tie rod boots are OK, I just need the steering rack boots.Quote:
Originally Posted by cam76034
Ball joint boots seems more appropriate. Anyways those boots need to be pressed on. Most people would get new ball joints but the dealer wants $50 a piece. ::BaHump::
Seems to me, unless you have play in your steering, all you need is new rack boots.
$34.20 each through Mazdaspeed motorsports! ::BaHump::Quote:
Originally Posted by black roadster
Nope, no play yet. Stiff as I like it. Just boots are worn. Figured it boots were that bad I would just replace the whole joint. That saves from having to be pressed in. Also I get lifetime alignments, so I don't have to worry about getting exactly back. I would like to come by and atleast see a rack boot changed.
Agreed. I didn't realize they were talking about the litttle rubber boot over the tie rod end. The labor involved taking it off is 90 percent of the job.
This is coming up. So far it just looks like three cars but Sharpie said he needed his replaced. I'll PM him.
cam76034,
Would you be willing to pick up the boots for everyone and bring them along?
Since my car is less than 6 months old, the boots do not need to be replaced. However, I think I will come by. It's always good to learn these sorts of things.
More than welcome. I will PM my address to everyone who expressed interest later on in the week.Quote:
Originally Posted by MX-5EE
Also, if anyone has a tool that works well with removing Miata ball joints that might prove useful. Otherwise, there is a work around listed in the Enthusiasts Manual.
I do have a ball joint removal tool for my past hot rod projects, I will see if it fits, or customize it to make it fit for these applications. I will bring it, as it will make things much easier. I do have a three pound hammer for persuasion as well.
Sure, you mean the 15.99 ones from O'reilly, right?Quote:
Originally Posted by black roadster
Anybody that wants, PM me, with your year and I'll get on it Wednesday.
Event is scheduled for Saturday, April 21st at 10am.
PM me for directions if you plan on attending.
Bump.
PM me if you need directions to my place.
I'm in.
So the 28th is out?
Yeah... sorry. I couldn't get a day that worked for everyone so I figured I'd stick with the initial plan.Quote:
Originally Posted by cam76034
Thanks for sticking to the plan. I have a race in Pennington the following day. Just like the "A" team, "I love it when a plan comes together."
This is still a go.
I assume everyone who is swapping boots is bringing their own. I just ordered mine and found out O'Reilly's does carry them.
Part number is 103-2697, Line code BA. $15.99/ea. They seem in short supply as one of mine is coming from Dallas and the other from Seagoville.
Autozone can also get them if you pre-pay.
Well, I am in a funny situation. The school CAD servers have shut down for the last 24hours, and I have lost about 2 days of work so far. If the servers don't come back tomorrow then why not? I have nothing better to do.
If however, the servers do come back, then I will be chained to the computer pretty much 10hours a day till Monday to catch up :)
i believe the lower ball joints (for those who want to replace it) are bolt in. the upper ball joints are non replaceable, unless you buy a new upper control arm. there is no need for a ball joint removal tool. oh yeah, to change out the rack boots, youll need to remove the outter tie rod, (some here called it a tie rod end) its a good time to replace it. everyone who removes their outter tie rods will need an alignment if you dont reinstall the part on EXACTLY where it was before. come see me, im at work that day. once the car is lifted up from the body, shake the front wheel and see if theres any play and/or popping. looking at the lifted wheel, shake it left and right (like trying to STEER the wheel by having your hands on the 9 and 3 oclock positions on the tire.) then the same thing up and down, if theres any play or popping, parts will ne need to be replaced. on my car, if you push the wheel down towards the ground (when its up in the air,) theres play too, thats the ball joints, or in my case, BOTH ball joints. its a hazardous situation driving like this and is not reccommended. (hence im changing them out asap)
Cone Cerned is done!
Mine had to wait as we discovered I have torn boots on both outer tie rods. ::Censor:: Might as well do both at the same time so I will be planning another Tech day. Maybe cam76034 and Sharpie can make it out this next time.