Caliper Sliding pin grease
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In the aviation business we use to use DOW 4 on caliper pins but they still got water into them and rusted. We switched to anti-seize and the rust problems went away because the anti-seize stuck to the pins rather that just lubricating them. We also use Dow 4 on oil filter gaskets. You do NOT want to use it on anything with an oxygen sensor like you Fit. Silicone is death to oxygen sensors. Do do NOT use Dow 4 on anything near the engine. Use on brakes components is fine.
#7
Brakes get HOT especially in the summer.
So you need a grease that can withstand the temps. Not sure if the 400F in the dielectric grease is enough?
The easy answer is to go to your local autoparts store and ask for brake grease for slider pins. You can buy it in little blister packs or in a jar.
The synthetic varieties have the additional benefit of not deteriorating the protective rubber boots on the sliders.
PS: Rubber Grease is meant to lubricate the seals inside brake & clutch cylinders...
So you need a grease that can withstand the temps. Not sure if the 400F in the dielectric grease is enough?
The easy answer is to go to your local autoparts store and ask for brake grease for slider pins. You can buy it in little blister packs or in a jar.
The synthetic varieties have the additional benefit of not deteriorating the protective rubber boots on the sliders.
PS: Rubber Grease is meant to lubricate the seals inside brake & clutch cylinders...
#12
This! I found that out the hard way. I ended up having to replace all the rubber bushings in my Harley. Nothing like having both brake calipers seize up at 60 MPH.
#14
I believe that stuff is petroleum based, bad on rubber.
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