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What grease / lube for brake caliper slider pins?


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I'm in the process of fully refurbing my J-spec front brake calipers, and I'm wondering what to use for lubrication on the slider pins? Some people use copper grease, but others say that's not right as it's too abrasive and is an anti-seize rather than a lubricant: http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/archive/index.php/t-138469.html

 

Chris Wilson kindly pointed out to me that I shouldn't use red rubber grease on the slider pins, I think it's because the pins get too hot for it (hopefully he'll correct me if I've got the reason wrong).

 

Chris: do you sell the Neo cv moly grease in re-sealable containers? The grease is something I'd like to keep handy in my toolbox when when I eventually refurb the rear calipers. If so that could be ideal.

 

This is a possibility: http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-24115-Caliper-Hi-Temp-Silicone/dp/B000HBGKH4

So is this, but it depends on what your rubber seals/ dust boots are made of: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HBNV6W

 

Some good info here, but the stuff they recommend might not be available in the UK: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1082760

Shipped from the US here: http://www.amazon.com/CRC-SL3301-Synthetic-Caliper-Grease/dp/B000M8Q234

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I'm in the process of fully refurbing my J-spec front brake calipers, and I'm wondering what to use for lubrication on the slider pins? Some people use copper grease, but others say that's not right as it's too abrasive and is an anti-seize rather than a lubricant: http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/archive/index.php/t-138469.html

 

Chris Wilson kindly pointed out to me that I shouldn't use red rubber grease on the slider pins, I think it's because the pins get too hot for it (hopefully he'll correct me if I've got the reason wrong).

Chris: do you sell the Neo cv moly grease in re-sealable containers? The grease is something I'd like to keep handy in my toolbox when when I eventually refurb the rear calipers. If so that could be ideal.

 

This is a possibility: http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-24115-Caliper-Hi-Temp-Silicone/dp/B000HBGKH4

So is this, but it depends on what your rubber seals/ dust boots are made of: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HBNV6W

 

Some good info here, but the stuff they recommend might not be available in the UK: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1082760

Shipped from the US here: http://www.amazon.com/CRC-SL3301-Synthetic-Caliper-Grease/dp/B000M8Q234

 

 

I would have thought the pistons get hotter as they have direct contact with the pads.

Red rubber grease is the one to use with piston seals when rebuilding calipers. Toyota themselves supply a pinkish grease with caliper rebuild kits.

I'm sure Chris himself mentioned that Red rubber grease should be used. Made by a company called 'Girling'

 

Edit - http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?118243-Grease&highlight=girling

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Does anyone know whether the red grease supplied in the Toyota refurb pack is "lithium soap based glycol grease"? I'm guessing not but it's in an anonymous sachet.

 

A clue here, post #7 --> http://www.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/topic/117761-brake-caliper-guide-pin-grease-type/ Part number 08887-01206.

 

But here it says differently: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1014314

 

Toyota Disc Brake Caliper Grease p/n 08887-80609

Toyota Disk Brake Grease III, tube 100 gm, p/n 08887-02706

 

Flippin' confusing!

 

I could phone up Toyota and see if they know.

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I phoned up Toyota and they said it was "assembly grease", and I think it's safe for the slider pins as well as the pistons. I'm assuming the "disc brake grease" that goes on both sides of the anti-squeal shims has to be sourced separately. What would you recommend for that? Copper grease?

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I phoned up Toyota and they said it was "assembly grease", and I think it's safe for the slider pins as well as the pistons. I'm assuming the "disc brake grease" that goes on both sides of the anti-squeal shims has to be sourced separately. What would you recommend for that? Copper grease?

 

I wouldn't bother with the anti-squeal shims, you get a firmer pedal feel without them. I didn't use grease on the the back of the pads either to avoid risking it getting on the friction material.

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