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01-14-2024, 06:20 PM | #1 | |
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Caliper rebuild / Installing the pistons
So, cruel world here i am..
Just another user destined for hours upon end tangling with the riddle of steel..ok, enough poetry for one day.. Any experts on caliper rebuilds out there...or in here?? I am just about to wrap up my two front brakes (well caliper is such a weird word) I need a Pro Tip..and please only answer me if you have years of experience.. RED RUBBER GREASE - That is my question. I am very confused because i have seen many videos on YT where people demonstrate how to correctly reassemble them, but.. Hardly anyone uses this red rubber grease on the seals/gaskets. Why is that? Is it a lack of knowledge perhaps? Are people afraid? Yet again others smear it all over the place. Some use a special caliper grease and some use plain brake fluid. I`ve spent a lot of time rebuilding these and don`t want to make any last minute mistakes. Thanks for any info clearing up this. Please only reply if you have the knowhow |
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01-15-2024, 05:04 AM | #2 | |
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Re: Caliper rebuild / Installing the pistons
Do not not use red grease. Use brake caliper lube.
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01-15-2024, 11:26 AM | #3 | |
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Re: Caliper rebuild / Installing the pistons
The reason is when i bought the caliper seal kit, there was a small red rubber grease included with the kit leading me to believe i needed to grease the rubber seals inside there. Anyone care to explain why they include this if you`re not supposed to use it? Thanks.
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01-16-2024, 09:19 AM | #4 | |
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Re: Caliper rebuild / Installing the pistons
Found this german $25 product sitting on a shelf today. Seems to fit the bill, here`s hoping it does..
Anyone happen to know what they mean by " Do Not Use Mineral Oils Or Lubricants" ?? |
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