Lubricating slider pins
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DON'T use anti-seize unless you like changing inboard pads often.
I used a/s exclusively on all my brake-parts lube points front and rear, for years. Then on the F-150, I went through 3 sets of front pads in the same amount of time I used to go through one set. Each time the anti-seize had dried out and gummed up, and caused the caliper to drag.
Cleaned everything up, lubed it all up with di-electric grease (get it at AZ in the little silver packets at the parts counter - $1.19 last time I bought any) and it was problem-free until I sold the truck. Doing my B2500 soon, and plan to go the same route with it.
I used a/s exclusively on all my brake-parts lube points front and rear, for years. Then on the F-150, I went through 3 sets of front pads in the same amount of time I used to go through one set. Each time the anti-seize had dried out and gummed up, and caused the caliper to drag.
Cleaned everything up, lubed it all up with di-electric grease (get it at AZ in the little silver packets at the parts counter - $1.19 last time I bought any) and it was problem-free until I sold the truck. Doing my B2500 soon, and plan to go the same route with it.
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Nothing leaked overnight and took it on a longer ride this morning and everything is fine. I'll keep an eye on the fluid level but seems like it was just some overflow like pgw suggested.
I used di-electric on the sliders I had leftover from changing spark plugs on my brother's Taurus.
Next step is wheel cylinders, drums, and shoes. Mechanic quoted me for new drums, but I wonder if I can't just resurface them. Anything to watch out for I'd be glad to hear it.
I used di-electric on the sliders I had leftover from changing spark plugs on my brother's Taurus.
Next step is wheel cylinders, drums, and shoes. Mechanic quoted me for new drums, but I wonder if I can't just resurface them. Anything to watch out for I'd be glad to hear it.
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don't mean to bring up an old post but can you find di-electric grease at napa, and advance auto parts or walmart or something? Also is there a good way to lubricate where the piston moves back and forth in your caliper if there is some rust? thanks
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