CraigSE

I've tried searching and not seen too much info here on this.

I am currently using Permatex snotty green caliper lube, that comes in the bottle with brush applicator.. It does not seem to last. I want to know what other people have found works for them.

I did the brakes on my Saturn back in July '09, and I had to re-grease the slides again in March '10. They were almost bone dry again. I used the green stuff again but plan on switching to something else, less than a year and almost dry is unacceptable... And no, there are no rips in the bushings.

Anyone used the high temp copper anti-seize? I'm considering going with that next time around.

JSutter

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Ive been using black lithium grease for years. Its never let me down.

niceguy

I've been using high temp wheel bearing (for disc/drum brakes) grease since last year...comes in a cardboard tube...I had used the white lithium grease in a spray can since I had it laying around a few years back but that stuff clumped and dried up...

1MAX2NV

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I use silver anti seize.

CraigSE

Really? Does not seem to swell the rubber or anything?
How long does it last?
Right now I have to re-grease about twice a year if I don't want the pins to seize.

Matt93SE

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I just use the thickest wheel bearing grease I can find. high load bearing, low speed is what you want. look for something lithium based with moly for the high pressures.

njmaxseltd

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Hi-Temp wheel bearing grease.

Why are you regreasing? Must have a bad dust seal or o-ring seal on the slider assy.
The only time I regrease is when I do a brake job. Just a clean and relube, tons of old grease is always on the pins.

1MAX2NV

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It works just fine. It is a lubricant that can withstand high heat. Prevents galling, corrosion and seizing. Sounds just perfect for brake slider pins. If you ever had anti seize on your hand you know after you wipe it with a cloth. It still sticks to your finger. Give it a try and you will become a believer.

CraigSE

Cool, thanks.
I may experiment with it. I've heard a ton of different opinions on this matter, anything from anti-seize, to di-electric grease.

I bought some caliper grease made by KENT, from the Nissan dealer. I said I was sick of lubing calipers all the time and wanted something that would last like the stock grease (years normally) that is what he sold me.

I'll report back to the thread when I service the brakes on my dads '00 in the next few weeks.

Br0nz

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ef=oss_product

nyc10034

How do you apply this grease? I bought my car with 47,000 miles, now have 95,000 miles and never applied this stuff. Suggestions? Thanks.

Matt93SE

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Leave it alone unless you're doing a brake job.
While you're doing the brake job, it will be self-explanatory once you remove the caliper.

Phatmax98

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Is it easy to lube the slides? I am asking since I have had my mechanic do them on my maxima and my 4runner, but I would rather do them myself. Oh and can you get the grease from Advance, Napa, or Autozone?

CraigSE

Yes and yes...
Just remove the wheel and remove the slider pins on the calipers, and re-grease with grease you bought wherever.

My update to this thread.. I'm now using a caliper grease from KENT that seems to be working great and pedal still feels good, no drying up or any issues yet.

NisTech

silicone grease only for the slider pins, copper or grey antiseaze for contact points.

ChrisMan287

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Dow M-mote 44 high temp. silicone grease is my ****.