Where do I put the grease on my disc pads?

[The Critic]

Originally Posted By: SteveSRT8

Thanks for the link. I note that it specifically states to use the molykote only on the inner sides of the shims, and not on the outside facing the piston.

See 19-21 step #8. The inner pad for the rear does not have a shim, and the arrows and wording clearly advise to advise M77 to the back of the pad itself. The original set of pads I removed from this generation TSX does have M77 on the back of the inner pad that contacts the caliper piston.

 

[SteveSRT8]

Yes. I was referring to front brakes only because of the multiple shims.

 

[Kestas]

The anti-squeal paste provided by Mercedes is nothing more than copper antiseize.

I suspect Molykote M77 would be an upgrade for this application.

 

[Turk]

Originally Posted By: The Critic
Originally Posted By: tpitcher
Question:

Can White Lithium Grease be on new Caliper bolts, or does it need to be a Silicone Grease?


No, you must use high-temperature silicone paste on the slide pins. Ford makes a great product under the Motorcraft XG-3-A label.


Good - thank you for the clarification!