Caliper slide pins

Re: Caliper slide pins (5SGTE)

Tue, 03 May 2016 19:39:10 GMT

Well the bendix gear has made the rubber bush on the slide pin swell as it won't go back in at all.

Re: Caliper slide pins (5SGTE)

Wed, 27 Apr 2016 17:28:55 GMT

This is apparently the biz, silicone won't attach rubber.

Concern with anti size again is that petroleum based isn't friendly to rubber. However I have this and copper anti sieze and also some spare brake rubbers so I'm going to test out these theories.

Re: Caliper slide pins (scz)

Wed, 27 Apr 2016 15:45:36 GMT

On the steam ships we use nickel-based anti-seize for anything 'hot'. By hot, I mean bolts etc running at elevated temps in boiler furnaces (up to 1500degC) & on 500degC steam pipework. I would think that should handle the slide-pin temps. I always use nickel on exhaust manifold bolts etc. Rocol or Neverseize are good brands available from Blackwoods.

Re: Caliper slide pins (Matts_SW20)

Mon, 25 Apr 2016 21:35:45 GMT

Awesome stuff, I'll read more into it :)

Re: Caliper slide pins (5SGTE)

Mon, 25 Apr 2016 19:22:24 GMT

This is also good,
http://auto.howstuffworks...se-brake-lubricant.htm

Re: Caliper slide pins (5SGTE)

Mon, 25 Apr 2016 19:06:33 GMT

https://youtu.be/-nSF4cyBK9c

This is interesting but in general google 'brake calipers slide pin lubrication' you'll find heaps of info.

Re: Caliper slide pins (Matts_SW20)

Mon, 25 Apr 2016 11:49:06 GMT

5SGTE
Like wheel bearing grease? I was of the understanding anything oil based was an issue.

It was just a generic grease, it could have been oil based. I haven't heard of it being an issue but its certainly an area I could know more about. In any event that car is gone so I can't tell if its deteriorated or not. Keen to hear other comments though.

Re: Caliper slide pins (Falcon)

Mon, 25 Apr 2016 09:26:59 GMT

Ive heard good reports on copper grease. I don't see anything wrong with red rubber grease though.
Harsh use on track would require much more frequent inspection.
Normal road use with rubbers in good condition should last for maybe 5 years between inspections.

Re: Caliper slide pins (5SGTE)

Sat, 23 Apr 2016 21:51:58 GMT

Like wheel bearing grease? I was of the understanding anything oil based was an issue.

Re: Caliper slide pins (Matts_SW20)

Sat, 23 Apr 2016 21:11:12 GMT

Previously I've just used a high quality high-temp automotive grease as I've had bad experienced with some specific brake lubricants like you've mentioned, they turned into more of an adhesive over time. Thats why I try to avoid them and will only ever use it for the shims if needed.

Caliper slide pins (5SGTE)

Sat, 23 Apr 2016 10:45:40 GMT

Hey guys,

What do you all use to lubricate your brake caliper slide pins?

I rebuilt a set of calipers about 18 months ago and used some Bendix Ceramic Synthetic Lube,
I didn't put these into service right away and have just inspected them prior to install. This stuff seems to have started becoming more of a solid. When I rubbed my finger over the lube is seemed to return to a thicker version of its former self. Maybe it'll be fine in service? I've done a lot of research online and it seems Toyota brake rubbers are more susceptible to swelling if the incorrect gear is used. Compounding this concern is the amount of conflicting advice given about brake lubes in general.

I have some Castrol Red Rubber Grease which is awesome for the hydraulic side of the system but I feel the temp range is far too low to be used on slides.

Maybe I'm just over thinking the situation " /> but any experience you could share, or anything to put my mind at ease would be appreciated.