As you can see, I only have Toyota and my sig doesn't include my Daughter's 2 Toyotas.
I admit I may have certain emotional and possible neurological issues when it comes to maintaining "my" cars. However, I think my issues may help some of you that can only use wet wipes when #2'ing (just trying to make a humorous point).
For my era of cars, here is the definitive guideline for using Toyota OEM Greases on your Toyota OEM disc brake pads, shims and calibers. This has come about from much research and speaking with Dow Chemical Research Dept (Chris Ludlum).
There are 3 greases that are recommended by Toyota Corp (I'm NOT talking about Toyota mechanics for parts deptartments). Tech Tip T-TT-0132-11
1. Molykote AS 880N ------------apply to the back of the pads between pads and shims. How it is applied is determined by how many indentions you have on the back of your OEM pads. It is the black grease (in little plastic packs) that comes in the shim kits.
*Molykote M77 is a much different animal than AS 880N. They are not interchangeable per Dow Corning Technical Support. M77 is NOT an alternative to AS 880N
2. Brake Caliper Grease 08887-80609--------apply to metal edges of pads, on clips, under clips. Do not apply anywhere else.Do not apply to pistons. It's a really thick white grease that will stop the clicking you may have experienced when you apply for brakes. TSB BR004-00 October 20, 2000. I believe this applies to all Toyotas made from 1990 to 2000.
3. Toyota Rubber Grease 08887-01206---------apply to pistons, slider pins and the outside of shim where the piston contacts the shim. It is pink in color.
I have been using 3M 100% Silicone Past for the sliders and I believe it is perfectly acceptable. It's a lot cheaper and readily available. I had also been using 3M Copper Anti-seize on the other parts and I do not think is is acceptable. My study indicates anti-seize is not for moving parts.
If you decide to go this way on your Toyotas, get your credit card ready. This way is very expensive. $35-$55 a tube. My '98 LS400 clicked and rattled as I thought it was front end components going bad. I used these 3 greases and put in new pads and shims and ALL of my noise is gone. Note, this may not apply to newer cars. I was only researching my equipment.
I admit I may have certain emotional and possible neurological issues when it comes to maintaining "my" cars. However, I think my issues may help some of you that can only use wet wipes when #2'ing (just trying to make a humorous point).
For my era of cars, here is the definitive guideline for using Toyota OEM Greases on your Toyota OEM disc brake pads, shims and calibers. This has come about from much research and speaking with Dow Chemical Research Dept (Chris Ludlum).
There are 3 greases that are recommended by Toyota Corp (I'm NOT talking about Toyota mechanics for parts deptartments). Tech Tip T-TT-0132-11
1. Molykote AS 880N ------------apply to the back of the pads between pads and shims. How it is applied is determined by how many indentions you have on the back of your OEM pads. It is the black grease (in little plastic packs) that comes in the shim kits.
*Molykote M77 is a much different animal than AS 880N. They are not interchangeable per Dow Corning Technical Support. M77 is NOT an alternative to AS 880N
2. Brake Caliper Grease 08887-80609--------apply to metal edges of pads, on clips, under clips. Do not apply anywhere else.Do not apply to pistons. It's a really thick white grease that will stop the clicking you may have experienced when you apply for brakes. TSB BR004-00 October 20, 2000. I believe this applies to all Toyotas made from 1990 to 2000.
3. Toyota Rubber Grease 08887-01206---------apply to pistons, slider pins and the outside of shim where the piston contacts the shim. It is pink in color.
I have been using 3M 100% Silicone Past for the sliders and I believe it is perfectly acceptable. It's a lot cheaper and readily available. I had also been using 3M Copper Anti-seize on the other parts and I do not think is is acceptable. My study indicates anti-seize is not for moving parts.
If you decide to go this way on your Toyotas, get your credit card ready. This way is very expensive. $35-$55 a tube. My '98 LS400 clicked and rattled as I thought it was front end components going bad. I used these 3 greases and put in new pads and shims and ALL of my noise is gone. Note, this may not apply to newer cars. I was only researching my equipment.