Brake Caliper Sliders - Maintenance

[SupaStu]

So i'm in the middle of stripping down a rear caliper to repaint and rebuild.

In the meantime i'm also going to regrease the sliders in the rest of the brake calipers to help them move around as there are a bit stiff.

Checking online tutorials etc they say to use grease type lube, and NOT to use copper anti seize for the sliders.

Checking with my local motor factors they say everyone uses copper grease.

I'm more inclined to believe what the internet says in this instance, as the sliders i've removed do not have copper grease in them, and i would say proper brake type grease would allow better movement? And copper grease tends to get a bit clumpy/dry over time i've found.

What's the opinions on this?

I think I will buy the following to use for the slides?

http://www.camskill.co.uk/m19b0s1300p5831/Mintex_Brake_Lubricants_-_Ceratec_Advanced_Brake_Lubricant_75ml_tube_

Cheers for any help and feedback!

Cheers Stu

 

[Luke.R]

I'v used cooper grease for the last 15 years and never had a problem, and will always use it.

 

[dac69er]

Copper grease is fine. I have used it before and had no issues

 

[SupaStu]

I'v used cooper grease for the last 15 years and never had a problem, and will always use it.

Yeah thats what i've read, but also saw that as its an anti seize compound its not meant for moving parts, ie you wouldnt use in on bearings?

Also seems to be bad for rubber boots/seals as well as it can harden.

 

[johnnygt]

i removed my caliper sliders last week they was seized.. so i took the sliders out & grinded around them & greasedthem up &they are moving free now

 

[Texx]

Copper 'grease' isn't a lubricant, so it's not the most suitable stuff for the job, plus it has a tendency to dry out the rubber boots causing them to split. Pretty much any lithium based grease will be fine, personally I would use some CV grease such as this (click) as it will provide a little more protection should any of the rubber boots split.

 

[HYBRID]

Copper 'grease' isn't a lubricant, so it's not the most suitable stuff for the job, plus it has a tendency to dry out the rubber boots causing them to split. Pretty much any lithium based grease will be fine, personally I would use some CV grease such as this (click) as it will provide a little more protection should any of the rubber boots split.

yeah agreed... just to add another option we found using Marine grade grease (the red silcone grease) is the best of both worlds, as it lubricates and protects for a very very long time

kon