I recently ordered a set of 2k4 calipers from Dave B. I was painting them last night before I install them and noticed that one caliper is not sliding back and forth as freely as the other. I was wondering what kinda "lube" I need to purchase to get it sliding back and forth smoothly. Also, do I need to apply any grease or brake fluid to the inside of the piston cyclinder before installing them? The calipers are new and not refurbished. Thanks in advacnce. Mods, I wouldve posted in Fluids and Lubricants, but I didnt think it would get much attention in there.
Mike

 

They have a grease made explicitly for that at the dealer, not sure the name but it is a orange colored grease.

 

does it matter if I use anything else?....I really dont wanna go to the dealership for that "orange colored grease" and would rather pick up something at the local parts store.

 

My dealer doesnt even have new anymore for 4th Gens. Anyhow. Figures that its sticking.. damn Max Brakes. Anyways. There is high temp grease available at Autozone. Various flavours. The red stuff is suposed to be better than the black stuff but I dunno. They need to be regreased every other day anyhow.

 

Its good to grease them with every brake pad change.