CV Boot replacement and CV Joint Replacement Gold Coast
If you’re a Gold Coaster enquiring about CV Joint or CV Boot replacement we can help. Our qualified mechanics at Ashmore RWC can replace your Drive Shaft, CV boot, steering rack boot and CV joints.
Think you need to see a CV Specialist?
CV stands for ‘constant velocity’ and the CV boot is a rubber casing that covers the CV joint, forming part of the drive shaft of your car. The myth is that you need to go to a CV specialist, this is not the case – we have loads of experience in this repair.
How to tell if there’s an issue with your CV Joints or CV Boot
Broken CV Joints tend to click when accelerating and turning and if you hear this noise be sure to have it checked. With the CV Boot generally you won’t know you have an issue until your mechanic tells you, although a broken CV boot will generally lead to a broken CV joint.
Common roadworthy failure item
One of the most common Roadworthy Inspection failure items is split, torn or leaking CV boots. CV boots that have deteriorated and are not attended to early enough will end up costing you more money in the long run.
Leaking CV Boots
Leaking CV boots allow the grease to escape from the CV joint which then leads to a lack of lubrication. Along with road grime, dirt and water getting into the CV joint, this shortens the serviceable life of the the joint To make matters worse, the grease can in fact contaminate the brakes causing a potential safety hazard.
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No Nasty Surprises
There will be no unexpected items on your invoice. There will be no unnecessary repairs done on your vehicle.
Friendly Service
You and your vehicle will be treated with respect. We’ll explain things without technical jargon.
Quality Parts and Oils
We use the best quality parts and oils (Penrite/Fuchs) as specified for each vehicle application. We want you to get the most out of each service and repair.
Frequently Asked Questions
The CV (constant velocity) boot is a ribbed rubber cover that sits over the CV joint on your driveshaft. It holds grease in and keeps water, dirt and road grit out. When the boot is intact, the joint stays lubricated and lasts a long time. Once it splits, the grease flings out and contamination gets in, and the joint starts to wear.
The most common sign is a clicking or knocking noise when you turn at low speed, like pulling out of a driveway or into a car park. Other signs include grease spray on the inside of the wheel or under the car, a vibration under acceleration, and dark grease around the edge of the tyre. If you can hear clicking on turns, the joint has usually already taken some wear.
You can for a short time, but it is not worth the risk. Once the boot splits, the joint loses its grease and picks up grit within days or weeks. A boot on its own is a cheaper job. A worn joint costs more and can fail completely, which may leave you stranded. It is much cheaper to replace the boot early than the whole joint later.
A boot replacement swaps the rubber cover and re-packs the joint with fresh grease, as long as the joint itself is still in good shape. A full CV joint replacement is needed when the joint has already worn from running dry or contaminated. On many vehicles the joint comes as part of a complete axle, so a full replacement can mean fitting a new shaft.
It depends on the vehicle, whether one side or both need doing, and whether you need a boot only or a full joint or axle. A boot replacement is the lower-cost option. A joint or complete axle costs more because of the parts. The best way to get an accurate figure is a quick inspection and quote, since prices vary by make and model.
A single CV boot or joint is usually a same-day job. If both sides need doing or the axle has to be replaced, it can take a little longer. We will give you a realistic time frame when we quote.
Age and heat are the main causes. The rubber hardens and cracks over the years, and Queensland conditions speed that up. Speed bumps, kerb knocks and general wear also play a part. Most boots fail simply because the rubber has reached the end of its life.
Yes. A split or leaking CV boot is a common reason for a vehicle to fail a roadworthy (safety certificate) in Queensland. If you are selling or re-registering, it needs to be sorted before the certificate can be issued.
A quality boot fitted and greased correctly can last many years, often the life of the vehicle. A new joint or axle should give you the same. Catching a torn boot early is the single biggest thing you can do to protect the joint.
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