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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: 555 on October 21, 2006, 10:30:00 AM

Title: Brake caliper bush/slider grease?
Post by: 555 on October 21, 2006, 10:30:00 AM

Hi,
I was trying to find some silicone grease as mentioned in the  manual to lubricate the bushes/rubber boots that the brake calipers slide on, without much success at the local motor factors. What do you recommend?
There was the aerosol type from other places, but seemed to be for electrical contacts.

Thanks.

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Post by: daggie on October 21, 2006, 10:31:45 AM

I use copper slip, rightly or wrongly

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Post by: barttheguinnessguy on October 21, 2006, 10:37:58 AM

I looked for some in Halfrauds the other day and they were unable to help (as usual). Try here. http://http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Servisol-Silicone-Grease-50g-Tube_W0QQitemZ280039461711QQihZ018QQcategoryZ63900QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

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Post by: tankdoctor on October 21, 2006, 10:38:34 AM

Still using the same tin i bought years ago,got it from my local indepandent HGV parts supplier, the tin is labelled"Brake assembly grease".
nice dark red in colour.hope this helps.

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Post by: barttheguinnessguy on October 21, 2006, 10:44:26 AM

Quote from: "daggie"

I use copper slip, rightly or wrongly

Have to say, thats what I did in the end.

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Post by: Dave69 on October 21, 2006, 11:37:12 AM

emember not to use copper slip the lubricate bearings as it has been known to wear them