Disk brake lube?

[gmwelder86]

I know when ever I goto the parts store to get brakes pads they always try tp upsell those little packets of disk brake lube for like an extra 3 bucks. Seems like a rip off to me, I have always just used a very small amount of disk brake bearing grease. Never really had issues with this, just wondering if this is correct or is their a better alternative to use that is sold at a reasonable price?

 

[kmkalf]

i always get the tube or container of stuff such as dielectric grease, caliper slide lube and so on, for the couple of bucks for the bigger container vs the buck or so for the packet it seems as if you buy 4 packets it usually pays for the bigger container which you'll get hundreds of use out of

 

[billybudge]

Hi. I have always used a grease product called, coppereaze or copper paste, there are many name variations, it is great gear usual anti seize with high melting point lube.great for the backs of pads to help stop sticking / squealing, also on all the fixings and the slide pins on the callipers etc, hope this has helped,

 

[kbs2244]

If you stay away from the road salt areas of the country you can probably get away with it.
But I use it.
It seems to last longer.

 

[BigE]

I use Permatex synthetic caliper lube. I have been using the same small jar since I was a teenager. Well worth it if you work on brakes regularly. If you're only going to do it once, buy the packets.

 

[demographic]

Bought a can of copperslip a few years ago, I expect it will last the rest of my life.
Not exactly a big expense at that rate.

 

[BigAl62]

Synthetic caliper grease - use on slides and backs of pads to prevent squeaking (which is caused by high speed vibration of the pad against the caliper).

 

[KermitFrog]

+1 on the synthetic caliper grease.

 

[jimp]

I normally polish the contact area, then coat them with molly. I have never had a problem.

I am concerned about dust and grease (I drive alot of gravel)???

 

[rwhite692]

They actually want to charge you, for those little packets? Geezus.

They usually come in the box with a new set of pads.

 

[KermitFrog]

They actually want to charge you, for those little packets? Geezus.

They usually come in the box with a new set of pads.

Could you name a specific brand that does that?

 

[Gary S]

I've been doing it wrong for the last 40 years. I just replace the pads before they wear the rotors, put it back together and drive it some more.

 

[Pate]

Could you name a specific brand that does that?

Autozone Duralast Cmax lifetime ceramic pads do.

 

[KermitFrog]

Autozone Duralast Cmax lifetime ceramic pads do.

 

[Mmfh]

Most of the cheaper pad sets don't come with anything. I've been using anti-seize for many years and not ever a problem, silver with a brush under the lid.

 

[mrbreezeet1]

Most of the cheaper pad sets don't come with anything. I've been using anti-seize for many years and not ever a problem, silver with a brush under the lid.

I use the synthetic caliper grease too, it is my understanding that anti-seize can swell rubber O rings and actually cause binding.

Here is an article about it, but you have to be a member to see the pictures. FWIW YMMV
http://www.bikersoracle.com/vfr/forum/showthread.php?t=44119

 

[Pate]

Plus......little to no dust. Major bonus!

 

[rockchucker]

Synthetic Caliper Grease for the Pins.

Disc Brake Quiet for the Backing Plates of the Brake Pads.

I usually only use Copper Anti-Seize where it is needed. Mostly only on the Star Adjuster on old style Drum Brakes. You can use it on the Rubbing Blocks for Drum Brakes also. I still like to stick with Marine Grade Synthetic Wheel Bearing Grease for the Rubbing Blocks though.

 

[mikeatrpi]

I use Sil-Glyde on the backs of the pads and the parts that slide. Inexpensive and it seems to work ok.

 

[Agent1320]

Everytime I do brakes, I follow the same procedure my dad taught me when I was 13...

Clean the hell out of everything. Spray LPS 842 Dry Moly Lube on all contact points. Brush on Kopr-Kote or equivalent Copper Anti-Seize. Assemble.

I've never had a set of brakes make a single noise, even in the autocross cars where the pads and rotors get cooked and ruined after a day of racing or the 4x4's that get washed out from mud & water.

 

[Fedwrench]

There are as many caliper lube products as there are types of brake pads on the market. The key is that some lubes don't get along with the rubber bushings found on some caliper pins. You may need two types of lube. one for steel on steel contact areas, and one silicone based for metal to rubber contact areas. Whatever you use, it needs to be high temp resistant. Otherwise, it will turn to liquid and contaminate your brake linings.