Brake job-- what do you lube?

[joey b]

I use a tiny screwdriver to lift all rubber fittings such as around the sliders and piston and apply the silver antisieze. I also take the sliders out and work the antisieze in. Then of course I lube all the bolts that go in and the lugnuts. Wondering if I really should be using something else to lube the parts.

[Crazy K]

yes.

yes you should be using something else. antisieze dries out as it ages.

 

I remove most of the rubber parts and clean off any old grease and junk from the brakes... (the rear 94+ rubber parts come off easy, for instance) and i use synthetic brake grease available from your local parts store.

 

 

[Guest TurboSedan]

 

i wouldn't use anti-sieze.

[5speedz34]

Yeah, seeing as I just did a brake job on my sisters GP I can help you.

 

Don't use antisieze. Only use it on the face of the wheel bearing(where the rotors contacts). Do that to prevent the rotors from getting stuck. Also, put it on the studs and the face of the rotor; to prevent the tire from getting stuck.

 

Use Brake Caliper Lube. I bought a 16 oz. tub for $16, at Napa. Just make sure to lube all the pins and the bolts. Make sure to lube where they slide.