B Brybo86 Joined Oct 8, 2011 Messages 3,675 Location Madiganistan/Chiraq May 2, 2014 #1 I got new brake caliper pins, what is the best way to clean the holes that the pins go into? thx
C Corvette Owner Joined Jan 22, 2003 Messages 1,676 Location Waldorf, Maryland May 2, 2014 #2 I would use same diameter drill bits, but only by hand. Then use silicone high temperature brake lube.
I would use same diameter drill bits, but only by hand. Then use silicone high temperature brake lube.
C Chris142 Joined Jun 5, 2003 Messages 30,597 Location Apple Valley, California May 2, 2014 #3 gun cleaning brush and brakcleaner
JTK $100 Site Donor 2025 Joined Aug 14, 2003 Messages 16,656 Location Buffalo, NY May 2, 2014 #4 If the grease in the pin bores is really bad, I'll (carefully) run a clean rag in/out with a screwdriver. You can spray brake cleaner in the bores too, just make sure they're dried out before putting the cleaned, greased pins back in. Last edited: May 2, 2014
If the grease in the pin bores is really bad, I'll (carefully) run a clean rag in/out with a screwdriver. You can spray brake cleaner in the bores too, just make sure they're dried out before putting the cleaned, greased pins back in.
C Corvette Owner Joined Jan 22, 2003 Messages 1,676 Location Waldorf, Maryland May 2, 2014 #5 Alternately, you could use some gun cleaning brushes. Bottom line, lubrication is your best friend