Brake Caliper Slider Pin Grease - Which is Best ?

Which type of grease is the best for brake caliper slider pins ? (also called slide pins or guide pins). Most greases will work in the short term for slider pin lubrication but, over time, petroleum based greases can swell up or destroy any rubber components. If the rubber dust boots break down, dirt and debris can contaminate the grease and cause the pin to seize up. Some caliper slider pins have rubber sleeves which can swell up and cause the pin to seize in the bore. Other greases are safe with rubber components but do not have a high enough temperature rating. Because the brakes can generate a lot of heat, you need a grease that will remain fluid in extreme heat but will not dry up. In this video I only mention a few of the greases that are available and I know there will be disagreements about which ones are suitable for slider pins. I'm not claiming to be an authority on the subject, but there are certain brake greases available that are specifically designed for use with caliper slider pins, and the general consensus I find is that high temperature silicone-based greases are more suited to the job than petroleum-based ones. If you have any questions about using any particular grease on your brakes, you should contact your local garage or mechanic and confirm it with them. Thanks for watching. Please comment, like and subscribe !.
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[@foryourconsideration1715]

Thanks!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thank you very much !. I really appreciate your support 👍👍

[@mayurmalwatkar9754]

1. 0:13 Copper grease ❌ 2. 1:24 Silicon grease ✅ 3. 2:28 Red rubber grease ❌ 4. 3:41 Dielectric grease ✅ 5. 4:40 Lithium grease ❌ 6. 5:43 Silicon ceramic grease ✅ 7. 6:43 Petrolium jelly ❌ 8. 7:22 Conclusion 👍

[@roybatty2030]

I’ve found that it’s worth stripping and cleaning the brakes and lubing the pins and metal contact parts annually, before winter, as a regular maintenance item, even though it’s not in any owners manuals.

[@kurtrindgen4708]

This is a really good idea for boat trailers as well.

[@wiseoldman5841]

Add an annual bleed of the brake fluid and it's perfect!

[@Pete40-b1u]

At last a definitive guide to slider pin lubrication. So many people give the wrong advice regarding the most suitable lube. Thanks for taking the time to film. All the best Pete 👍

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're very welcome, thanks for watching !

[@davide0radice]

Finally a definitive video on the topic. We needed it! Just yesterday I followed your tutorial on the 206 to check the brakes and grease the components. For the sliding pins I used silicone grease. Based on this video, I realize it's a 6/10 solution. Silicone-ceramic grease is a 10/10 solution. As always, thank you very much. You are a light in the darkness.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching !

[@diytwoincollege7079]

I’ve never used copper grease on the pins, only silicone . But I have used the copper anti-sieze on all of the bolts and where the wheel and rotor meet. It works great there

[@Igor_ZG]

I hope you DIDN'T use it ON the bolts?

[@idonotwantahandle2]

​@@Igor_ZGActually DO use it on the bolts (sparingly) and the contact face of the integral washer or conical seat. This flies in the face of accepted wisdom which is based on anecdotal advice. It is not based on in-house testing which has strict quality and reporting control and effective methodology. If you had been part of a test procedure like that, you'd know that accepted wisdom is plain wrong. Now go and tell this accepted wisdom to a professional engineering shop which builds professional and top fuel engines. Same answer. Lubrication or not of threads and seats is critical. Wheel bolts are substantial and do not suffer plastic elongation by torquing when lubricated. Cylinder head bolts can suffer plastic elongation if the are lubricated during rebuild when the manufacturing technique was to install them dry. Know when to lubricate and with what product. That takes experience.

[@reedd3819]

For Harley-Davidson floating caliper pins, I have always used Dow Corning Molykote 44. This is what they recommended at Factory back in the 90’s. I’ve never seen any problems with my regular customers bikes at routine maintenance inspections.

[@DigitalYojimbo]

Molykote is excellent stuff, but Im using plain old sil gylde seems to be as good.

[@CHASNTRUCKS]

Awesome I just used permatex silicone ceramic brake lubricant on my slider pins after cleaning them. Thank you for the high quality content with explanations and information. ☕️

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're very welcome, thanks for watching !

[@kellismith4329]

X2 for the permatex, never have any issues with it

[@KHIJAPAN]

I knew about it and using them for years. All of them for different applications. What i was missing, is the temperature range of each lubricant. Thanks!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're welcome !

[@seanmclaughlin7415]

The best stuff I have ever used came with a set of pads which I think were powerstop brake pads. That stuff was awesome!!!

[@dirtyjobs3995]

Yesterday before seeing this video I used what I’ve always used anti-seize compound, never seems to last to the next brake job, time to change

[@Willenium2k4]

In my experience, silicone should be avoided for metal to metal contact. Not entirely sure what the science is behind it, but it causes severe galling and seizure. In contrast to your findings, I've had great results with red rubber grease. I recently replaced two wheel bearings on my car, and while I was in there I decided to check on my brake parts that I last looked at around 43000 miles ago. The red rubber grease was still looking fresh, so I bolted it all back together and all is well :)

[@StrongerThanBigfoot]

What brand of red rubber grease do you use?

[@bernardocisneros4402]

You're right! Silicone grease should not be used on metal to metal contact, but that only applies to metal exposed to air and the elements. Especially where it gets hot because it will run, and the small amount that doesn't run, will evaporate pretty quickly. Brakes get pretty hot so one would think it's a bad idea to use silicone on slide pins for this reason and the fact they experience metal to metal contact, but silicone is really one of the best things you can use on slide pins because they're not exposed to the air and elements. They are sealed by the rubber dust boots.

[@mastertech8306]

What a nice relaxing video. Love the background noise from the animals lol.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching !

[@colfergusson4242]

Been using for a while now, Bendix Ceramasil or Bosch Superfit with no issues at all, always have the ole Silcone pate to hand, great video 👍

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thank you !

[@khoadinh4120]

I am trying out the Bendix ceramasil right now. I used other grease before and they just swollen the rubber and dried up. Can't wait to see this thing works.

[@nitrofreakmanho]

Excellent video, simple and straight to the point with no fluff!👍

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching !

[@CarsYouCanFix]

AGS SIL-GLYDE is my go to for slide pins!

[@johnbelwell2461]

Any grease will work when you make changing pin boots occasionally a habit. This is something people neglect the whole time. I've used blue high temp grease, ordinary blonde grease, etc, it only went south when i had the rubbers look okay and soon dry and fall off into pieces making the pins rust and caliper not retract causing the brakes need an overhaul, just because i said it's okay to keep the old rubbers.

[@bernardocisneros4402]

The best grease to use on slide pins with rubber dust boot and/or rubber bushings is Toyota's pink rubber grease. I've only changed my brake pads once in 18 years. I bought my Camry new in 2006 and changed the brake pads in 2016 and haven't changed them since. It's a Lithium Soap Base Glycol grease and I will never use anything else. Been a mechanic since 1989 and I've tried a lot of greases but this is the best one by far. Only use on slide pins because of the rubber. Do not use on brake pad backing plate nor brake bracket. I promise you won't regret it because your slide pins will never bind nor seize. Just make sure you replace the brake hardware, rubber dust boots, and rubber bushings with new ones. Clean brake bracket with steel brush and file if necessary to remove any rust in the area where the metal clips sit in. After cleaning the bracket, use aluminium anti-seize between the metal clips and brake bracket to prevent rust from forming. You can also use copper anti-seize but aluminium anti-seize is cheaper. On the brake pad's backing plate use regular brake grease to prevent squealing.

[@TryDiy]

Red rubber grease is shown at 2:28, it's great for rubber/plastic but cannot handle higher temperatures.

[@DelusionalDems]

@@TryDiyCompletely different product than what he's referring to.

[@gtd65]

Excellent video. I'd heard that silicone paste/grease was the best option but it seems you have narrowed that down even further with the ceramic part.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching !

[@nathandan7079]

Cooper grease for the last 50 years = no issues and will continue!

[@Bubba-1]

I used syl glide for years until i started having issues with bushings swelling. Switched to the permatex ceramic orange stuff which has been much better

[@iank6897]

That's very odd, because I've read exactly the opposite about permatex causign the bushings to swell. Are you using sil glide from napa?

[@nilolee2426]

@@iank6897I don’t have problem using syl glide for Napa for years

[@1wheeldrive751]

Don’t listen to Bubba. Syl glide is silicone grease. It doesn’t cause seals or boots to swell. It is perfect for caliper pins.

[@pigletshut]

Toyota calls for that lithium soap based grease where metal meets rubber. Haven't an idea what that is until I found out through a TSB that Toyota sells exactly the thing: Toyota Rubber Grease. Bought a tube of this pink stuff for myself. Much more expensive than the Permatex green brake lube I use mostly for back of brake pads and drum hardware.

[@moshsiete1134]

Can you share the part number please

[@victorthecarguy3126]

What about high temp moly brake grease that is meant for brakes. Maybe use that since it's what we've been using since disc brakes were first installed.

[@vicpetrishak7705]

Class 8 trucks and trailers S - Cam brakes , I use Silicone Paste on the fixed rollers . It keeps water out . Anti-seize washes out .

[@jdub976]

My wife will ask what are you watching? THIS... this is what I am watching, Thanks for the video. Good info on something I forget about until it's apart in the driveway.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching!

[@groundcontrol6876]

Lol that’s like if you asked your wife “hey hon, what’s for dinner?” And she replied with “food”. Pro tip: Research well whatever it is that you plan on DIY-ing that’s even remotely adjacent to safety, before you attempt to do the job and find out whether it worked well or not during the process or worse yet, after while it’s in use, specially if it’s from a failure. You’d definitely not wanna be in that situation, but if you did go through it and make it out unscathed or mostly fine, then it’ll at the very least be a good lesson going forward. A hard one, but a good and invaluable one nonetheless.

[@Murray-e4f]

I have tried them all , from my local Auto stores and the very best is silicone based lube ...............HANDS DOWN all the left over products i use on nuts and bolts here and there

[@pataleno]

Been using Red Rubber grease on Pins. Will change now when it runs out.

[@DanielDroegeShow]

Great video, but which one taste the best?

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks, the red rubber grease certainly looks the yummiest lol

[@groundcontrol6876]

The red grease by far! It has that nice, sweet but slightly pungent cherry Emetrol taste. Mmmm I’mma go grab a tub now and make me a pbnj but substitute the jam with the grease! The Bonne Maman strawberry preserves can stay in the fridge :)

[@danielbennett2573]

Thank you for making this video. I always wondered what to use for grease on calliper pins. The only problem I have. I wish the video had speech in it. Thanks again.

[@messiah2534]

I notice copper grease is worst grease ever for brake calipers. Why? Because grease melting with high temperature and connect together with steel and is very hard to remove. I used chemicals to remove rust and 2 days soaking didn't remove fully old dried grease. I spend 3h to scratch with knife this copper spots and drive me crazy. Now I'm using silicon grease and I will check results after few years.

[@bikeman123]

Copper grease has a high melting point.

[@wiseoldman5841]

Hi..if you have a drill press or an electric drill..chuck the end of the slider into the drill and just lightly remove the residue and rust with a fine diamond file. Follow up with some fine emery cloth. Makes short work and produces a nice polish on the slider.

[@jackrussel853]

I've had this conversation with my mechanic friends and they all use copper grease on brake sliders, have serviced their customers cars for many years without issue, likewise i have owned my car for fourteen years, have had the brakes cleaned/serviced by them quite a few times with no discernable wear, they are all in their 40's so were probably using it before some of the more modern lubricants were available.

[@ricebike]

The main thing is cleaning and re lubing the pins as a maintenance process, especially in the rust belt I do it annually to keep them moving freely 👍

[@georgeburns7251]

I’ve seen people doing what their father or grandfather told them what they did back in the day. Just because a relative or a mechanic did it, does not mean it was good. I’ve even seen idiots use copper never seize on aluminum. Even a first year engineering student wouldn’t make that mistake. Best to follow what the vehicle manufacturer does, or specifies in the shop floor manuals. They have real engineers with real degrees and real experience.

[@bernardocisneros4402]

That's a problem. I live in the rust belt and I've only changed my brake pads once in 18 years. If your friends were using the right grease, you shouldn't have needed multiple brake jobs in 14 years. I can tell you from experience copper grease is one of the worst things you can use on slide pins and the best thing you can use where there's metal to metal contact on your brakes.

[@mzeeshankhan]

Very informative video all machenics use copper grease for some reason I had slider pins seized all the time now I work out by my self by look into this and order silicone base grease and fix the issue by my self diy

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching !

[@joshpodolsky7740]

Whatever grease is in the shop grease gun is what the slide pines of all the work trucks get. And you know what, they all slide just fine.

[@Mr2004MCSS]

The orange silicone ceramic grease is what I use. I've not had any issues with it.

[@fjcarmo0369]

I use CRC synthetic brake & caliper grease, and I have never had a problem.

[@groundcontrol6876]

CRC makes some damn good stuff. I’ve always had a positive experience with their gear. First product I’d used was the contact cleaner, then went from there when I saw they made other products. I really like Permatex as well.

[@elmafudd9703]

Thankyou for spending the time.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're welcome !

[@LoveLikeaHurricane]

Permatex Orange silicone ceramic is what I use. The company needs to discontinue anything else to avoid confusion for consumer as it took a great bit of research on my end to make sure it was safe. Their purple one will cause issues for users who don't do their research.

[@ponytrishpip]

The only grease to use is the brake grease. Made specifically for the job and able to work in all conditions. Silicone grease does tend to thicken and loose its ability to work as a grease as it ages. Copper grease is not a lubricant it is just an anti seize and should never be used to lubricate anything.

[@groundcontrol6876]

Brake grease IS silicone grease. I guess what you mean to say is to use silicone grease that’s been specifically formulated for use on brakes, as not all silicone greases are equal, just like not all motor oils are equal, as with most things in life really…

[@ronsandt1025]

Non of the above. Sylglide been using it for 30years and no problems.

[@ricebike]

Syl... Same compound as silicone or the di electric grease that was featured on this video 🤔 I switched over to the bottle of silicone since it can be used for other applications as well And that bottle will last me years with my fleet of 12 cars👍

[@davelowman3574]

Same here, from Napa, one tube lasts a very long time

[@GARAGESXERO]

i like this upload i usually just grab the copper grease never had any problems with it, but i do have a load off ceramic silicone grease so i'll use that from now on 😂🎉

[@ofeliawotsits6080]

I’ve never had any problem with rubber sleeves deteriorating over many many years, using lithium or even copper based greases.

[@tomcal25]

They swell the rubber.

[@jameslewis1175]

The ceramic greases are thicker and since I have went to str8 silicon lube I haven't had to warranty a single set of pads for brake squeal

[@williamallen7836]

Like an axle grease, it is thicker when cold (room temp) When it heats up under normal use it flows. Just like how axle grease becomes oil like. Your problem was not cleaning out the bores of incompatible greases. This mixture will cause the ceramic grease to break down in about 500 miles. You should be cleaning the old grease out anyway. It's a workmanship issue, not a product issue.

[@pedrosedan1466]

​@@williamallen7836puedo usar la pasta cerámica de liquid moly en los pernos guía del caliper de frenos que llevan goma?

[@toxmaster1]

You have a supply of grease for 3 lives :)

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

LOL :)

[@billsmith2212]

Way back someone said to just " put some petroleum jelly on the battety terminals to prevent corrosion " . Well the melting point is 104° F ! How hot is the underhood temperature in the summer ? It melted between the post and terminal and then a no start . Do your research before or you may be surprised ! Free " advice " can be expensive !

[@MikeyMack303]

Thank you very much! This is very informative!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're very welcome!

[@jacoblogsdon2850]

I used Red grease 5 years ago on my rear brakes. It still smells horrible every single time the brakes warm up.

[@jamram9924]

I guess I’ll throw out the Vicks Vapo Rub I bought on sale. It was great for my sinuses though. 😢

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

lol, your brakes might not work but they'll breathe easy...

[@pierrerouvroy2433]

plain and very simple... it has to be silicon based grease... like the raybestos grease for braking systems... not cheap but the right stuff... or permatex grease for brakes (purple grease) I would say not as good as the raybestos... petroleum regular will seize the pins and that is by experience... using the proper stuff leads to a good durable break job....

[@MrSponjaBob]

I'm looking for a grease that is not only friendly to rubber seals and plastic components but also specified for use in brakes that work with DOT fluid. Would silicone-based greases be an option? Or do they need to be silicone-based with a special formulation for contact with DOT fluid? Thanks.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Red rubber grease is safe to use for caliper piston seals and other rubber components and it's also safe with DOT fluids, but it's not recommended for slide pin lubrication.

[@MrSponjaBob]

@@screwsnutsandbolts Thank you very much!! I mainly want to use it for the pumps on my bike's levers. I've had enough of searching, as there's no way to find DOT compatible greases for this, but I always find the same AVID and SRAM brands, which is very strange to me, since cars also use DOT and the variety of brands on the market don't specify their use or composition for such purposes. Or maybe I'm doing a very bad job of searching. At least in the searches in my country they always "recommend" the same brand without any other options, it's annoying. Thanks again for your answer and advice, friend. Greetings from Spain!

[@rlmartin1988]

Video idea for you. Place the caliper in the oven at 500F for an hour or so to assess the viscosity of the pin grease. Does it somewhat flow within the bore? Thx.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

The missus said no way ! lol

[@ofeliawotsits6080]

I’ve never had any problem with rubber sleeves deteriorating over many many years, using lithium or even copper based greases. As far as I am concerned the silicone rubbers used are resistant to oils and greases, other wise our engines would not last very long. Go figure.

[@endurofan9854]

thanks for sharing bro, luckily i've only got access to silicon based grease, but cant afford that high quality one, so at most i just have to repack again sometime to be safe

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching !

[@pedrosedan1466]

Puedo usar grasa de cerámica de liquid moly en los pernos guía del caliper de frenos?​@@screwsnutsandbolts

[@dustin3700]

The single biggest mistake is not replacing the pins and boots once either is worn they both fail causing irreversible damage to the bore and ruining the caliper bracket. Once any rust is on a pin sliding surface or in the pin bore it’s junk and not worth reusing. Never had an issue with silicone on pins but I always check them when the wheels come off especially when a new set of brake are over $800 just for parts.

[@dangusprime]

Thanks for that info, my pin holes are rusted, was gonna pipe cleaner them out, but it sounds like I just need to replace the brackets

[@eltoro777]

Truth is.. FACTS.. THERE ARE 2 KINDS OF GREASE FOR A PROPER BRAKE JOB.... RESEARCH IT AND FIND OUT I'M CORRECT... BRAKE CALIPER SLIDE GREASE.. MADE FOR METAL TO SILICONE CONTACT.... AND BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET GREASE... MADE FOR METAL TO METAL CONTACT... I. E. BRAKE PAD TO CALIPER CONTACT AND CONTACT TO CALIPER BRACKET..

[@catfrab]

Good advice and useful video. Regardless of which type, I hope you dont cake that much grease on in practice though 😄

[@dumpy4289]

good survey, thanks!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're welcome

[@blacktactical14]

Good day. What temperature should the oil applied to the brake caliper pins be resistant to? Can lithium soap based grease be used? I would appreciate it if you could help me with the caliper pins.

[@thestorytelleruk]

Which is better, silicone grease or ceramic grease? I have both.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

The ceramic is the better grease, as long as it's actually brake grease.

[@ranger178]

the best is silicone with ceramic permatex purple ceramic is not good for slide pins it dries out not silicone based

[@Mr.Titanium1911]

Nicely explained. Thank you for taking the time.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're welcome, thanks for watching !

[@garyt123]

Copper anti-sieze grease is perfectly inert as far as rubber and plastic is concerned. It has no detrimental effects on brake components whatsoever.

[@1McMurdoSilver]

Thanks.. Had to go out to the garage and check what I use. Permatex Ceramic Extreme

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching !

[@ranger178]

many people say not to use the purple Permatex on slide pins it dries out and sticks it is not silicone based.

[@georgeburns7251]

@@ranger178I’ve also found this to be true. Stopped using all Permatex stuff since you cannot trust them.

[@carstencroessmann]

Is it only me, or does the both cans on the end, Mission Autmotive Dielectric Grease and Permatex look 100% the same even the stamp with the serial number looks identical. One of them produces for the other. Greetings from Germany

[@pedrosedan1466]

Puedo usar la pasta de cerámica de liquid moly en los pernos guía del caliper de frenos que lleva goma?

[@TheNewerman]

Для направляющих пальцев используют следующие смазки: Trw pfg 110, febi 31942, TEXTAR Hydra Tec 81001400, BREMBO B-Quiet (G00075)

[@EttoreB93]

I use Permatex green lube 85188, so far so good

[@recklesslyarrogant7242]

Great video ! You e helped me a lot. Thank you

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're welcome, thanks for watching !

[@chrisb9478]

I use Ceramic Silicone hi temp grease ?

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Yes, if you have it

[@porscheGT652]

Me personally I like to pour the whole bottle on the caliper and rotor for the best lubrication makes the brakes last a lot longer.

[@blacktactical14]

LIQUI MOLY Synthetic Lubricant for Brake Pins 5 g (21119) Is this product suitable for brake calipers? I would be happy to help

[@lakinooo]

Use only Textar hydratec or ATE brakecylinder paste for brake pins.

[@WendyandGeoffPattison]

A word of caution, the dude is putting too much grease of any kind on the pins! The can cause an air lock in the pin cavity. Only use a small amount people, just a light smeer of grease. Also, there is a specific purpose grease for this.

[@zerarimohamed6390]

Thank you, nice vidéo, we can understand easily.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching !

[@paulas2610]

All silicone grease is dielectric 😢The correct grease is silicone grease end of

[@amarmot3635]

Absolutely outstanding video

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thank you very much!

[@Tig3rj]

Ok so which is the best?

[@charvakkarpe]

Why wouldn't you just write this up as an article instead of a video so we can read at our own pace?

[@RobertEdwards-n4z]

What about hardex brand silicone compound? Is it good?

[@1188clean]

What about crc synthetic? It's a red bottle, black grease

[@typerfh]

Another great video.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thank you !

[@awaisiqbal8934]

Permatex synthetic brake parts lubricant approved or not ?

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

It mentions caliper pins on its 'suggested applications' so I presume it's suitable for the job: www.permatex.com/products/lubricants/brake-lubricants/permatex-ultra-disc-brake-caliper-lubricant-8-oz/

[@georgeburns7251]

Be wary of anything from Permatex. Their purple brake crap caused a lot of problems.

[@nunogoncalves24]

And what about plastilube? Is good?

[@ADUSN]

Great detailed video

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thank you!

[@llNATEDOGGll]

What about Permatex synthetic grease? The green one

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

I've read that the green permatex can degrade the rubber boots

[@anthonyacosta5336]

Any Kinda Grease is better than nothing

[@threefiveseven1]

Facts I used regular multi purpose grease when I did some pads cause that’s all I had it still works 🤔

[@rkan2]

Meh, some designs don't wan't any grease on them pins as per the manufacturer instructions...

[@MarcosAgustin-g6r]

Que pasa cuando el tornillo esta duro el problema que yo tengo el pin o tornillo esta duro

[@Shesh_5]

Can i use top 1 synthetic hi temp grease in caliper pins?

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

My advice would be to use a high temp silicone grease, ideally one designed for use on caliper slider pins.

[@joewontwice]

What's the best brake and caliper grease?

[@ricebike]

For the sliding pins... Silicone grease

[@pedrosedan1466]

​@@ricebikepara el perno del caliper de frenos que lleva goma puedo usar la pasta de cerámica de liquid moly?

[@wojtek-33]

I'll do it like the factory... No grease

[@gfkusaka]

Great video. . . !

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks!

[@royagunk4545]

how about KS Post Paste, is it suitable for this case?

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

No I don't that's suitable for caliper slide pins

[@royagunk4545]

​@@screwsnutsandbolts isn't silicon???

[@chahidabdelmjid5653]

Thank you

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're welcome

[@weekist83]

Opened up my slider pins today. One was stuck... aaand it was filled with copper paste. How can i easily clean out the hole? Brakecleaner?

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Yes brake cleaner and a small pipe cleaning brush should clear out the old grease

[@jasonblanchard3211]

I just give it a shot of olive oil and BAM ready to roll 8)

[@TiMneR-tx1ys]

On sliders. Nope. High heat caliper silicone.

[@YuckFou0x0FFFF]

I use petroleum jelly on fuel injector O-rings.

[@T3glider]

But petroleum jelly works great on my slider pin.

[@cransaftvalve734]

Fantastic video.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thank you very much!

[@bigpjo1706]

ate plastilube is good it says dont put on rubber surface

[@ramirez3516]

If i put antiseaze on caliper pins is it bad?

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

I would advise using a good silicone based grease

[@MAD1979MAX]

Subaru and Toyota use lithium soap-based grease.

[@statementleaver8095]

Castrol UHT L&M Grease 👍