Silicone on backside of brake pad?

[The motor guy]

I have a guy that does my brakes for me for like $80.00, but they always squeak bad afterwards. The auto parts stores always give you those green silicone brake grease packets. Do you use thst stuff on the backside and the ears of the pad to prevent this stealing? I'm pretty he never does and that's the issue.

 

[The motor guy]

Can you use antiseize instead? I have an entire grey bottle of permatex anti seize that's been used like once

 

[72C10]

I always put grease on the backing plates and clips. Seems to eliminate squeaking.

If your caliper pins have rubber boots, I would make sure to only use silicon grease as other types of grease may eat up the rubber.

Also I would also look into brake bedding. It may help.

 

[The motor guy]

I always put grease on the backing plates and clips. Seems to eliminate squeaking.

If your caliper pins have rubber boots, I would make sure to only use silicon grease as other types of grease may eat up the rubber.

Also I would also look into brake bedding. It may help.

Like regular wheel bearing grease?

 

[72C10]

Like regular wheel bearing grease?

Something like Permatex Ceramic Extreme Brake Lube. Or Silicon Extreme.

 

[tnt_motorsports]

I always put grease on the backing plates and clips. Seems to eliminate squeaking.

I do the same. I have used copper antiseize on the pad "ears" and the supplied grease on the back of the pads.

Just my $0.02

 

[PontiacHO]

Don’t use RTV on the back of the pad. That will deteriorate the caliper piston boot.

 

[Capt W]

Most of the pads I use have anti-squeal shims on the caliper piston side of the pads' backing plate, so never had such a problem. Shims are also available separately for many applications.

Also I would also look into brake bedding. It may help.

This is an astute point. Most people I know don't perform proper bedding, but it's an important step for many brake pad types. I've found good bedding can eliminate a lot annoying brake issues. Pad manufacturers normally include instructions in their packages.

 

[The motor guy]

Most of the pads I use have anti-squeal shims on the caliper piston side of the pads' backing plate, so never had such a problem. Shims are also available separately for many applications.



This is an astute point. Most people I know don't perform proper bedding, but it's an important step for many brake pad types. I've found good bedding can eliminate a lot annoying brake issues. Pad manufacturers normally include instructions in their packages.

There's plenty of idiots in my area I slam on the brakes for.

 

[2strokeNorthstar]

Ears and any sliding point, yes. I never put grease on top of shims. Makes no sense to me.

 

[someonesomewhere]

Ears and any sliding point, yes. I never put grease on top of shims. Makes no sense to me.

It will the first time you have to tear a set back down because you didn't and they start squealing or squeaking.

 

[The motor guy]

Mine sounds like a school bus stopping

 

[nicholas]

Mine sounds like a school bus stopping

What kind of pads are they?
Semi metallic can make a lot more noise but stop shorter snd grab harder

 

[The motor guy]

What kind of pads are they?
Semi metallic can make a lot more noise but stop shorter snd grab harder

I think they are, yes

 

[nobb]

Not a fan of using any sort of grease/silicone there as it would attract dirt & debris that could wear out the caliper piston seals. That being said, if I had to use something, it would be an appropriate brake lube that's compatible with the seals.

I would NOT use anti seize because there's grease in there and who knows what kind it is. Generally a good idea to keep oils and greases away from seals unless you know what its made of.

 

[2strokeNorthstar]

It will the first time you have to tear a set back down because you didn't and they start squealing or squeaking.

Never happened in 30 years of doing brakes. Vehicles don't come from the factory with grease all over the pads

 

[The Critic]

It will the first time you have to tear a set back down because you didn't and they start squealing or squeaking.

No amount of goop will make a significant difference in noise control.

 

[The motor guy]

What kind of pads are they?
Semi metallic can make a lot more noise but stop shorter snd grab harder

I think they are, yes

 

[paulo57509]

Check your service manual. Some Toyota/Lexus specify putting disc brake grease on both sides of the inner shims that ride against the pads (some have two shims per pad).

 

[mrbreezeet1]

Like regular wheel bearing grease?

Don't ever use bearing grease or anti seize on rubber brake bushings for the pins!