Can I use red rubber grease on slider pins?
Topic: Red rubber grease, caliper pins The grease is not only safe for use on rubber parts (won’t cause them to swell over time, which would be bad for the caliper pins), but also lubricates well (very good for caliper pins).
What kind of lubricant do you use for slide pins?
LUBRICATE SLIDE PINS WITH SILICONE. To lubricate slide pins, two types of brake grease are proven to work — silicone and PAG (Polyalkylene Glycol). That’s according to Gary Weber of Dow Corning. (For details, check out his presentation Smart NVH Solutions for Next Generation Brake Design and look at the 11th slide.)
How to lubricate caliper slider pins-YouTube?
Loosen caliper mounting bolts & slider pins , remove caliper, grease slider pins, re-assemble. If the caliper is defective – click here to see how to replace the caliper
Why are brake caliper slider pins so important?
Lubricating these caliper slider pins are one of the most important parts of doing a brake job. I’ve seen a lot of brake calipers lock up because brake pads were installed without cleaning and greasing these pins. I still change my brakes myself because I know the job is done right, and that gives me confidence that the car will stop appropriately.
What causes a caliper slide pin to swell?
One issue is how grease impacts rubber seals. A caliper slide pin has a rubber boot that seals out dirt, and often has a rubber bushing for movement and support. If you’re not using silicone or PAG, these rubber parts can swell. [For more, check out Larry Carley’s article on Brake & Front End).
Loosen caliper mounting bolts & slider pins , remove caliper, grease slider pins, re-assemble. If the caliper is defective – click here to see how to replace the caliper
What kind of lubricant do you use for slide pins?
LUBRICATE SLIDE PINS WITH SILICONE. To lubricate slide pins, two types of brake grease are proven to work — silicone and PAG (Polyalkylene Glycol). That’s according to Gary Weber of Dow Corning. (For details, check out his presentation Smart NVH Solutions for Next Generation Brake Design and look at the 11th slide.)
What happens if you loose a slide pin on a brake?
Worn or loose slide pins or caliper slides result in caliper twist and lost brake performance. Always use the proper lubricant when working with brakes. Rubber components require a high temperature silicone or synthetic lubricant specially designed for these rubber parts.
What’s the mistake of not lubricating the guide pins?
2. Not lubricating the guide pins: Caliper guide pins on floating calipers should be cleaned in solvent and new grease should be applied. The grease is under extreme heat and pressure so always use a caliper specific grease. NEVER put a torn boot back on a car. 3. Installing the brake pads backwards: It happens more often than you would think! 4.