Prevent Costly Roadside Breakdowns with High-Pressure CAC Clamps
If youâre chasing lost power or trying to prevent a roadside failure, replacing worn CAC clamps, boots, and hoses on your Peterbilt 357 or 378 is a smart move. These parts handle pressurized air between the turbo and engine. When they seal correctly, your truck pulls harder, runs cleaner, and burns fuel more efficiently.
A weak CAC boot or loose clamp leaks boost. That means slower acceleration, poor hill performance, and higher fuel consumption. It also pushes excess soot into the exhaust, which shortens DPF life and increases the risk of a derate. For owner-operators and fleet trucks, that downtime costs real money.
Oil contamination is one of the biggest reasons CAC boots fail. Even a light turbo oil mist can soften silicone over time. Boots swell. Clamps lose grip. Eventually the hose blows apart under load. Upgrading to heavy-duty CAC boots and constant-tension clamps helps prevent repeat failures and keeps connections tight under heat and vibration.
Clamps matter more than most drivers realize. Cheap or stretched clamps let hoses slip and leak. Worse, they can allow dirty air to enter the intake. That dust goes straight into the engine, causing internal wear that no tune-up can fix. Properly sized, high-quality clamps protect your investment.
Signs You Need a Replacement
You may hear a hiss or whistle when boosting.
You may see oil-soaked boots or black smoke under throttle.
You may notice reduced boost pressure on the dash.
Replacing CAC boots, hoses, and clamps before they fail saves time and money. A quick install in the shop beats sitting on the shoulder waiting for a tow.
This lineup of Peterbilt 357 and 378 CAC clamps, boots, and hoses is built for commercial use. Designed to handle high boost, heat, and vibration, these parts restore power, protect the emissions system, and keep your truck running the way it should.
