Did I do the right thing?

[WMSmotorhead]

I had a Chevy come in for a Brake job... 2000 Malibu /w/ the Ausie made brakes.. You've likely seen them on a bunch of GM cars from that era. My wife's 2002 Pontiac Grand Am had the same ones......

The lower caliper pins (both sides) were rusted in there SOLID.. the boots were OK. I Got them apart with a vice and heat... cleaned out the tube /w/ a drill bit, and sanded the pin clean and smooth /w/ 600 Grit.

When I put it all back together, I thought about using the Coastal yellow grease I normally use on brake pins, but instead totally slopped them /w/ permatex Anti-Sieze. I then put it all back together.

Do you guys think that the Permatex will be enough to keep that pin from re-rusting in there? it make the brakes extra dangerous... it was BAD.

 

[WMSmotorhead]

Good to know... I usually use Coastal yellow grease... the pins on my Focus are 100% wrapped in rubber boots, so I don't have that issue. We haven't seen that issue on any of the Ford style brakes.. Just that version of the GM. Some of the old grease in there turned to glue too.. that didn't help at all.

 

[EricF]

a shop I deal with uses the 3M brake lube/antiseize, it's copper based and it's not cheap, like $17 for a small can.
But the guy claims and swears it'll withstand the rust.

I have used the stuff, and I like it, but dont' have to worry about the rust.

 

[salesmantony]

Silicone die-electric grease works well for this application

 

[ChiTDI]

Originally Posted By: EricF
a shop I deal with uses the 3M brake lube/antiseize, it's copper based and it's not cheap, like $17 for a small can.
But the guy claims and swears it'll withstand the rust.

I have used the stuff, and I like it, but dont' have to worry about the rust.


A local shop told me the same thing. 3M silicone paste #08946
Is that the same stuff?

 

[MetalSlug]

I use http://www.permatex.com/products/Automot...s_Lubricant.htm

this stuff work great on all my chevy camaro slide pin, it will not wash off or dry, put on brake pad shim to reduce noise too.

 

[mechtech2]

Anti seize is lousy for a brake lube.
Sure, it will work for a while, but so will bacon grease.

 

[doitmyself]

Originally Posted By: EricF
a shop I deal with uses the 3M brake lube/antiseize, it's copper based and it's not cheap, like $17 for a small can.
But the guy claims and swears it'll withstand the rust.

I have used the stuff, and I like it, but dont' have to worry about the rust.


We never talk about this stuff here. I just saw it a few months ago being used at a Chrysler dealer service garage...said they use it on all their brakes.

 

[daman]

Simple anti-size will work fine yes..

 

[doitmyself]

Originally Posted By: daman
Simple anti-size will work fine yes..


Then, what is the basis of all the "advice" to NEVER use petroleum lubes around brakes? Most Permatex antiseize products are petroleum based (the 3M product is synthetic).

They say that petroleum will "eat"/swell internal seals and components. How would use on external slide pins matter?

Just wondering if this is fact or myth.

 

[daman]

Originally Posted By: doitmyself
Originally Posted By: daman
Simple anti-size will work fine yes..


Then, what is the basis of all the "advice" to NEVER use petroleum lubes around brakes? Most Permatex antiseize products are petroleum based (the 3M product is synthetic).

They say that petroleum will "eat"/swell internal seals and components. How would use on external slide pins matter?

Just wondering if this is fact or myth.

Just giving my experience over 20+ years of doing this stuff,use it all the time on cal pins..

 

[mjoekingz28]

Originally Posted By: doitmyself
Originally Posted By: daman
Simple anti-size will work fine yes..


Then, what is the basis of all the "advice" to NEVER use petroleum lubes around brakes? Most Permatex antiseize products are petroleum based (the 3M product is synthetic).

They say that petroleum will "eat"/swell internal seals and components. How would use on external slide pins matter?

Just wondering if this is fact or myth.



The no petroleum around brakes is meant as saying not to introduce petroleum derivatives into the braking system (wherever hydraulic fluid is present).