this may sound stupid, but after I clean my brakes (rotors all the way around) what kind of lube should I put on the parts? pins, pistons, mounting bolts, . . .
-spank
1992 LX DOHC 1.8 5 speed
-spank
1992 LX DOHC 1.8 5 speed
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PERMATEX Ultra Disc Brake Caliper Lube
According to Permatex, it's an environmentally-friendly, non-melting synthetic lubricant. It's formulated specifically for caliper pins, sleeves, bushings and pistons.
Check it out at: www.permatex.com02 DX Millenium Red - The Penultimate Driving Machine
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I looked up your recommendation on the 3M website. I believe it's the product with the part no. 08946, available in an 8 oz screw top can. Good to know that you've found it to be the best choice for caliper lube-I'll keep that in mind when I'm ready for my first brake job.Originally posted by TheMAN
Also, since it's a dielectric grease it can be used to coat spark plug and coil terminal boots (to prevent tearing on removal) and low voltage electrical contacts such as those for the headlights and relays to prevent corrosion and ease connector removal. However, DO NOT coat spark plug terminals or high tension wire connectors with this product since the spec sheet states that it is not to be used where the voltage level exceeds 500V.
All in all, a pretty versatile product to have around.02 DX Millenium Red - The Penultimate Driving Machine
MP3 Strut Tower Bar kit; Cusco Front Lower Arm Tie Bar
MSP Springs, Struts, Stabilizer Bars, Trailing Links, #3 Engine Mount
Kartboy Stabilizer Bar Bushings; Nyloil Shifter Bushings; Red Line MT-90 Gear Oil
MP3 Shifter, Knob and Aluminum Pedal Set
Suvlights HD Wiring Harness; Osram Night Breaker H4 Bulbs; Exide Edge AGM Battery
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Winter: Enkei OR52 16 x 7" Wheels; Falken Ziex ZE-912 205/45-16s
Modified OEM Air Intake; Racing Beat Exhaust System; Techna-Fit SS Clutch Line
Denso SKJ16CR-L11 Extended Tip Spark Plugs; Magnecor Wires
Power Slot Front Brake Rotors; Techna-Fit SS Brake Lines; Hawk HPS Pads
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You do check your brakes annually, don't you? Just re-lube then. The proper tool for the job and all.
I've used brake caliper grease for years, worked the piss out of my brakes, and never had anything seize.2003 Protege LX • Homepage • Clemson SCCComment
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I would recommend putting it on every harness you take apart. Provides a better connection and helps prevent corrosion. You can buy the special spark plug dielectric stuff, for higher voltages. Although the only version of that I've seens is the little packets they rape you for.Originally posted by goldstar
And yes, I can attest to the brake deal, on my 323 the brakes were done by a shop last(found a reciept in car), proper lubrication was there, that bitch was soo ****ing seized. I ruined one of the guide pins and the caliper trying to take that god damned son of a ****ing bitch apart. (Kinda quoting TheMan)
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I had to look this up to make sure no one was doing something stupid. Caliper lube and dielectric grease are very similar. For Motorcraft XG-3, they are one in the same.Last edited by Hraefn; 06-07-2005, 10:31 AM.2003 Protege LX • Homepage • Clemson SCCComment
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I use Valvoline sythetic grease. I also use it to lube the chassis and my coilovers.
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wow,
looks like i threw a spark, . . .
thanks for all the advise, . .
one more question, . . the only stuff i can find are those little $0.99 packages, where do you guys buy this stuff from online? and also where the heck do i get new rear M springs?
-chris
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Since we're on the topic of brake caliper lube, anyone have opinions on Sylglide??Ryan The middle child is always ignored
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ok, . . . I feel like a moron, this is the first year I did my brakes by myself, . . years previously I bought my pads from the dealer, (much more expensive) and they came with the M-springs and the, i do not know what you call them but the plates that the pads slide on, inbetween the caliper and brake pads, not the bacling plates, but anyway I figured out that i needed to purchase a hardware kit, which had all that stuff for about $7 a wheel.
away thanks for all your help
spank hard, . . . .
- spankboy
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