Brake Caliper Pin Grease
I just move up to big boy brake pads (HP+ to DCT 60/30) and wonder what to use for Caliper Pin Grease. Hawk doesn't put the packets of grease in the DCT 60/30s.
I have some NAPA Silicone Brake Lube, but it says it's good to only 600F. Is that adequate or is there something better for TRACK applications? |
I default to Amsoil Dominator grease for stuff like that. In stock, call to order.
|
+1 amsoil
|
I've been wanting to try some of this stuff, look at the temp range.
Specialty Lubricants - Anti-Seize : Permatex® Anti-Seize Lubricant |
Originally Posted by Savington
(Post 1098028)
I default to Amsoil Dominator grease for stuff like that. In stock, call to order.
|
Originally Posted by jacob300zx
(Post 1098411)
I've been wanting to try some of this stuff, look at the temp range.
Specialty Lubricants - Anti-Seize : Permatex® Anti-Seize Lubricant That's just pretty standard antiseize. Use it at work non-stop. Great for stainless hardware into stainless. It isn't really sticky enough to last on the caliper pin IMO |
Most anti-seize I've used in high temp applications the base oil/grease that makes it goopy evaporates/burns off and it turns into just powder. Not sure if your brake sliders are going to get that hot though.
I use the dominator on my car, the normally needs to be refreshed every few races or it turns into paste. But that could be due to mixing with at least 3 different greases in the slide pin area and me being too lazy to clean it all out. Just got to milk this brake setup along for another season before upgrading. |
Ive always used the anti-seize posted, I can't say how it will work in super hot road race environment. But i have never had any issues with calipers sticking.
|
If using anti-seize, wouldn't the copper stuff hold up better? It's rated to 2000°.
3M Copper Anti-Seize Brake Lube 08945 |
You should already have a tube of the Amsoil Race2000/Dominator anyway for doing your hubs. You can put it in your coffee in the morning and be regular just like Hustler.
But seriously, its amazing stuff. I even used it as tap compound yesterday :giggle: |
Originally Posted by dieselmiata
(Post 1098445)
If using anti-seize, wouldn't the copper stuff hold up better? It's rated to 2000°.
3M Copper Anti-Seize Brake Lube 08945 |
Originally Posted by richyvrlimited
(Post 1098532)
Anti-seize =/= grease.
|
I use the Dominator on the guide pins and CRC Synthetic Brake Caliper grease on the pads. The CRC Stuff is excellent, been using it on my VW for many years.
|
Question: is there any real reason to not just use high temp bearing grease?
|
I've used Permatex Ceramic Extreme Brake Parts Lubricant (Purple) before and it seemed to work well.
Someone told me it wasnt too safe for rubber bushings, so I switched to the red , but it looks like Permatex has discontinued it for whatever reason. I'd give Amsoil a try, but I've got enough of this Permatex stuff for like 30 applications, so I might as well try and use it. |
This works pretty well on the sliders and is readily available locally
Specialty Lubricants - Brakes : Permatex® CeramicExtreme Brake PartsLubricant |
I use CRC synthetic brake grease on the moving parts and a copper anti-seize on the hardware.
|
What NOT to use; Permatex ultra disc brake caliper lube, I used it once, and luckily I checked the calipers after the track day and they were stuck solid. The pins would not move in the bushings (the rubber ones).
|
I use Sil-glide for the slides (I think NAPA is the same). In the Data sheet it said it's rated at >600*, but no one lists a "drop point" for it. It seems to be a cheap substitute for the expensive import brake greases. It's like $7 for a huge tube.
Some of the guys I know used the Bendix "purple" (pink) Ceramlub on the sliders, but when I took my own apart after doing the same I found that the carrier had mostly evaporated and the ceramic "grease" was dry, gummy, and powdery. It seems like Bendix reformulated it, as the new jar I bought is blue and doesn't separate in the jar. I'm leery to put it on my slides again, but I still use it on the back of pads as anti-squeal. It's very sticky and doesn't wash off. This reminds me. I need new hardware kits for my rear calipers. |
Originally Posted by rleete
(Post 1098579)
Question: is there any real reason to not just use high temp bearing grease?
Now that I have a tube in my grease gun I've been tempted to use once I install my polly bushings and zerks. Anyone try this on poly suspension stuff yet? |
Originally Posted by EO2K
(Post 1099108)
That's pretty much what the Amsoil Dominator is, so why not? Now that I have a tube in my grease gun I've been tempted to use once I install my polly bushings and zerks. Anyone try this on poly suspension stuff yet? |
Originally Posted by scenturion
(Post 1098635)
I've used Permatex Ceramic Extreme Brake Parts Lubricant (Purple) before and it seemed to work well.
|
don't use any petroleum based lubricants on parts that touch rubber. they'll soften the rubber and eventually they get brittle and crack. No bueno in your brake-o
get synthetic, silicone based lubricants for the slide pins and whatever anti seize stuff you wanna use on the pads. It's a very debatable subject but every mechanic has its ways of doing things. Ive just seen too may pins seize up because of that. |
Originally Posted by ddturbosante
(Post 1117542)
don't use any petroleum based lubricants on parts that touch rubber. they'll soften the rubber and eventually they get brittle and crack. No bueno in your brake-o
get synthetic, silicone based lubricants for the slide pins and whatever anti seize stuff you wanna use on the pads. It's a very debatable subject but every mechanic has its ways of doing things. Ive just seen too may pins seize up because of that. |
Originally Posted by Leafy
(Post 1117543)
Soft is the opposite of brittle.
|
Has anyone used Redline CV-2?
It's probably similar to the amsoil stuff right? |
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:04 AM. |
© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands