Disc Brake Caliper Lube

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Dec 6, 2023 | 06:16 PM

jim1951

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Disc Brake Caliper Lube

I am rebuilding the front calipers on my 1980 SA and wanted to find out what lubricant I should use on the sliding pins. Nothing mentioned in the FSM.
Thanks in advance for recommendations.

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Jim

Dec 6, 2023 | 07:31 PM

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They make lube specific for brakes. Because the slide pin on the SA is exposed, that is what I used. For the FB slide pins that have a boot, I just use bearing grease.

Dec 7, 2023 | 08:58 AM

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i used bearing grease on my SA, might require redoing more often, but it did work

Dec 7, 2023 | 07:29 PM

jim1951

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My calipers have boots so bearing grease should work.

Thanks for the replies.

Dec 17, 2023 | 04:14 PM

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I’ve used napa sil-glyde for a bunch of my disc brake jobs over the years. Going to try sta-lube next. Helps to have the higher temp rating than what normal bearing grease provides.