80 series rear caliper part

[Shaun]

Hey guys, just wondered if anyone knows what this part I’ve highlighted of the caliper is called.
Rebuilding my rear calipers and this part on mine has rusted away.

Thanks.

 

[albycamel]

Dust boot - this is from partsouq

 

[Shayne]

You don't actually need it if you just want back on the road .

 

[Shaun]

Cheers for the reply’s.
Must be some kind of dirt shield I’m guessing.

 

[Highlander]

If it's that crusty it's worth changing. Roughtrax do decent aftermarket callipers for the 80. My truck stops pretty well now...

 

[Towpack]

I fitted two German Febest brand rear calipers a while back as the originals where pretty bad and I was impressed with the quality at around half the cost of OEM's.

 

[Shaun]

Maybe it’s not worth rebuilding them and just going for a pair of decent new ones.

 

[Shayne]

I reckon its just a vague attempt at preventing brake dust dirtying the wheels on your brand new car to quickly .

However Maxpeedingrods-Performance Rear Disc Brake Calipers compatible for Landcruiser 80 Series FJ80 FZJ80 HDJ80 HZJ80 compatible for TOYOTA - [Leaving Land Cruiser Club]

 

[thelal]

I have one to go back on one of my calipers but turns out I'll need to drill out the tiny screws that hold the dust shield in; hence havn't got around to it