[Shotimes] Brake caliper grease--what works best?

[Paul Nimz]

Get some copper based electrical corrosion inhibitor.  It is oil based so
don't over do it.  But the copper stuff with stick and stay.  Best I've seen
yet.

Paul


On 5/27/2007 4:26:10 PM, jim koper (jfkoper at att.net) wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Has anyone found a brake caliper grease that does not dry up and get
> tacky/gummy? Ive tried dielectric grease, antiseize lube, wheel bearing
> grease and brake caliper lube, and have found all tend to dry out in
> within a few months. When I pull the slider pins, the (former) lubricant
> is rather tacky/gummy, and the pins show wear rings, which means the
> calipers arent sliding smoothly on the pins as they should. Hence,
> sticking calipers, burnt pads, etc. I put enough of the stuff on when
> reassembling, but nothing seems to last. I know the Taurus brakes are not
> the best design, but short of aftermarket options, how can I keep the
> calipers sliding freely?
>
> Jim Koper
> 92 red/black
> 172K
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