Should you put anti seize on brake caliper bolts?
Anti seize is no good for slide pins, it tends to solidify and not do its job very well for what it needs to to. I use a dab of blue loctite on the bracket bolts and a leave the caliper bolt threads dry. Never had an issue with those seizing, even in PA.
Is caliper grease the same as anti-seize?
The question brake grease vs anti seize is hard, because technically copper grease fits into both of these categories. It’s a grease, but it’s actually an anti seize compound. The brakes seizing is usually the case when the pins aren’t lubricated properly, but for me this actually ended up making them worse!
Can I use grease instead of anti-seize?
Yet unlike grease, the solid lubricant in anti-seize can withstand high temperatures and protect parts from galling and seizure even under extremely stressful environments….Anti-Seize.
| Grease | Anti-Seize |
|---|---|
| Typically not suitable for temperatures above 400°F | Suitable for high temperature environments |
Is it OK to use anti seize on caliper mounting bolts?
Anti seize is generally OK but you use the “wet” specs if available. Otherwise, reduce torque by about 10%; otherwise the clamping force will be beyond specs. I have this chart handy near my work bench as a reference guide. BUZZCUT and maxtherat like this.
What does anti seize do to a wheel?
Anti seize will effect your torque settings, keep it off the threads. A few weeks ago I replaced a stripped wheel stud and had a tough time removing the caliper mounting bolts. When reinstalling the caliper mounting bolts I applied a thin line of anti-seize on both before torquing them down.
Which is better brake grease or anti seize?
The reality is that a copper grease is a bad idea, though many people don’t understand why they should avoid using copper grease on their brakes. The question brake grease vs anti seize is hard, because technically copper grease fits into both of these categories. It’s a grease, but it’s actually an anti seize compound.
Do you use anti seize on cylinder head bolts?
Wet is often oiled bolts, cylinder head bolts are an example. Thread anti seize doesn’t behave quite the same, and often is to overcome corrosion. I would always use factory specs with anti-seize. Whenever possible, I run a thread chaser on bolts and nuts (not a tap or die) to clean up the threads.
What to do if you have a seized brake caliper?
Unsticking a Seized Brake Caliper If the cause of your brake issue is the parking brake cable/mechanism, a skewed pad, or the pads sticking to the disc, the remedy is fairly simple. Lubricating the parking brake system should fix that issue, and removing the pads and applying a small amount of grease to the edge should fix skewed pads.
Anti seize is generally OK but you use the “wet” specs if available. Otherwise, reduce torque by about 10%; otherwise the clamping force will be beyond specs. I have this chart handy near my work bench as a reference guide. BUZZCUT and maxtherat like this.
Anti seize will effect your torque settings, keep it off the threads. A few weeks ago I replaced a stripped wheel stud and had a tough time removing the caliper mounting bolts. When reinstalling the caliper mounting bolts I applied a thin line of anti-seize on both before torquing them down.
What happens when the caliper slide pins seize?
If it is the caliper slide pins that have seized, the car may appear to drive normally, but the pads will only be pushed onto the disc from the piston side. This will give reduced braking ability on one wheel, and wear the pad on the piston side much faster. In cases like these, the car may pull to the opposite side when the brakes are applied.