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Question: 2003 Toyota Matrix mileage: 21,000. At my recent oil change today, I was told I had a "tear" in one of my CV boots. Wasn't told which side. Told I could have the boots replaced and get a transmission "flush" for about $550. This was at a Toyota dealership. Is this a little high for replacement parts and labor or is it right on the money? I think I'd like a second opinion on the matter and so did not get the repair work done.

Answer: The tear in the CV boot is something that should be taken care of before problems that are more serious occur (CV joint failure).



Question: 2002 Toyota Camry V4 mileage: 30,000.  My two front CV boots have both broken and I need to get them replaced.  They could have been broken for as long as 3 months, or as little as a couple of days.  The mechanic told me that they would cost at least $500 to fix but I think he was just trying to take advantage of me.  Also, it is normal for these boots to break or am I riding my car too hard.   Also, I live in the city of hills, San Francisco.

Answer: If the CV joints are okay, you may be able to repack them and replace the CV boots. 



Question: 2003 Toyota Camry mileage: 43,000.  Are CV boots the same as "axle boots"?  During my 40,000-mile servicing, I was told that my two front axle boots are worn and need replacing.  The cost is $185.00 per boot, so total is $290.00 - does this sound high to you?  And, what should I look for to know that the work was properly done?  I am a woman, so I always worry about being taken advantage of.

Answer: If the CV joints are okay, you may be able to repack them and replace the CV boots. 


Question: 1999 Honda Prelude mileage: 95,000.  Bob and Ken, Grease is coming out of one of my inner CV Boots but the boot is not torn.  Should I just tighten the clamp or install a new clamp or do I need to replace the boot?  Thanks for your time.

Answer:   If the CV joints are okay, you may be able to repack them and replace the CV boots. 



Question: 1999 Honda Civic mileage: 99,000.  Bob and Ken, It has been suggested that we replace both CV boots for our car.  How much is a reasonable price for replacement, and should we not drive the car until this is done?  What if we keep driving the car?

Answer:  If the CV boots are torn and throwing grease, then they definitely should be replaced.  If you do not replace the boots and they are torn and you continue driving, it will eventually cause the CV joints to fail.


Question: 1999 Toyota Camry, miles: 75,000  I found one of my outer CV boots was torn open, I just want to know should I replace it in pair, how much does it cost?  Should I save on labor by using Split CV boots?

Answer:   We have not had much luck with the split boots.


Question: 2003 Mazda Prot�g�,  mileage: 36,000. Hi, I recently noticed the outer CV boots on my car were torn on both sides so I got somebody to replace them. I noticed they took the CV axle out to replace the boots. The problem is that when I step on the brake and the car is about to stop it makes a repeating thumping noise coming from the CV axle area. I checked the brakes out and they were fine and I had a mechanic check it out, he drove the car and inspected and he said he heard the noise but he could not tell what it was. He said his van makes the same noise, well that didn't help much. So, what do you think it is? I live in El Paso Texas and I got the CV boots replaced in Juarez Mexico for cheap. They replaced the boots fine, but something else they did wrong. So, what do you think it is? I need your help! Please e-mail me. Thank you very much for your time.

Answer: When they replace the CV boot they may have some grease on the brake rotor or they did not torque the front wheels on properly. This will warp the brake rotors. Have brake rotors replaced and the brake pads replaced (they might have grease on them). Also, check that the axle nuts are at proper torque.

 

 

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