Caliper slide pin grease
- Thread starter Charmet37
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I use silicone grease. Mission is discontinued, but something like this. Good to 500+F.
https://www.amazon.com/Waterproof-D...95778&sprefix=silicone+grease,aps,183&sr=8-13
https://www.amazon.com/Waterproof-D...95778&sprefix=silicone+grease,aps,183&sr=8-13
Sil-Glyde
My latest is Raybestos silicone brake lube 16oz tub with a brush in the lid. Been trying to use silicone, which is common/good/reasonable in cost. Will be using this last container till I die I think........ 
I've only ever had lasting success with silicone greases. The stuff they put in at the factory or the stuff that comes with rebuild kits degrades quickly in use, I presume water is the culprit.
Just went through this with the rears on my son's GLI. Had used the AGS Sil-Glyde for years, but always had to re-lube the pins because it would get tacky and gummed up. Asked here about better lubes and it was nearly split between Sil-Glyde and true silicon paste. Couldn't get the Mission Automotive stuff, which got a high BITOG rating, so one similar to @spasm3 was recommended. OAIEGSD is the brand, but is a dead ringer for the Berkland paste (probably same stuff with a green label). Much thicker and viscous than Sil-Glyde so may stick around a lot longer. I like it.
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Sil-Glyde is what I use on the pins. Also the CRC Synthetic Brake & Caliper Grease too as that’s what we use at work.
Regular lithium based high temp wheel bearing grease washes right off.
Another vote for Sil-Glyde.
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I just bought a tube of EZ Glyde dielectric silicone grease - clear colour. It protects the rubber boots and is still rated for high temps and won't dry out too easily.
I also picked up some orange ceramic grease to use on the caliper contact points with the pads and pistons. But I like to use the dielectric grease on the pins, so I use different grease on different parts.
I also picked up some orange ceramic grease to use on the caliper contact points with the pads and pistons. But I like to use the dielectric grease on the pins, so I use different grease on different parts.
Last couple of brake jobs I have used the little plastic packs of brake caliper pin lube that Advance Auto sells. Their premium pads usually come with a little pack inside the box.
I've been using this stuff for years.
I am another vote for Syl-Glide. My tube looked like yours but the container is both deteriorating from age and I accidentally ran over the bottle with my Buick 15 years ago. The bottle now has a Colgate toothpaste cap epoxied to the end.
