Originally Posted By: EdwardC
Originally Posted By: WillsYoda
Consensus: silicon lube for the caliper pins (prevents swelling of dust boot and is nice and slippery), anti seize for everything else.
That's what I use, Silicone Paste on the pins and antiseize on the pad edge contact points. I have some Permatex Purple Ceramic grease that I bought before I knew of the boot swelling issue, so I use that on the backs of pads.
I've been thinking about changing it up though. I find that the ears of the pads and the stainless clips get pretty dirty and gritty with the antiseize. I'm thinking about going dry next time, or maybe even trying a super thin film of Silicone Paste.
Originally Posted By: GMBoy
Originally Posted By: WillsYoda
Consensus: silicon lube for the caliper pins (prevents swelling of dust boot and is nice and slippery), anti seize for everything else.
Who's consensus? Definitely not mine. Use only brake specific lubricants that are designed for that purpose.
My favorite is:
https://www.permatex.com/products/lubric...ts-lubricant-2/
GMBoy, I think that's the exact stuff I have on hand. Even though the bottle says it should be perfectly fine, I've heard reports of if causing rubber parts to swell.
This is one of those topics that everyone has a differing opinion on....
I agree and excellent point. I didn't mean to sound harsh. I have not heard of the swelling issue with the purple lube...I may go back to the dark green style.