Im learning to change brake pads and caliper from watching chrisfix videos and he uses copper anti seize on back of the brake pad. Is this safe for the piston boots rubber? Also he uses silicone ceramic paste for the guide pins. Is this also safe?
I have already used it yesterday while changing my pad and caliper. After i was done it dawned on me if these things are safe on rubber boots and rubber guide pins. I searched google but found mixed information regarding anti seize and rubber boots. If its not good in the long run i rather go through the hassle and take them out and clean themits not what I use
are you considering using it or want to know just because?
No, copper anti seize it not good for piston or pin EPDM rubber boots and the silicone ceramic paste sucks, it dries out and the pins stick. sil-gylde is okay but there is not much silicone in it, it is castor oil and silicone.Im learning to change brake pads and caliper from watching chrisfix videos and he uses copper anti seize on back of the brake pad. Is this safe for the piston boots rubber? Also he uses silicone ceramic paste for the guide pins. Is this also safe?
It's less problematic what you use for metal on metal contacting parts. When it comes to anything that touches rubber, it's more advisable to use a silicone based lubricant like sylglide or that orange permatex lubricant.
It's a toss up if you'll have problems or not with the purple permatex.
Here's a video that explains why it matters.
Thank you! I have not finished my brake job yet and car has not been used either. Copper anti seize has been sitting between my piston boot and brake pad for almost 24 hours now. Will my rubber boot be okay? Couple hours from now once i ge lt home im thinking about wiping the pads and piston/boots down with wet paper towel. Will this be suffice?No, copper anti seize it not good for piston or pin EPDM rubber boots and the silicone ceramic paste sucks, it dries out and the pins stick. sil-gylde is okay but there is not much silicone in it, it is castor oil and silicone.
For pads with shims you shouldn't need anything for pads with no shims use a membrane product, you can also use this if you have pads with shims that squeal. For pins I use Mission silicone, just a thin film and for the pad ears and sliding exterior surfaces CRC brake caliper grease.
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CRC® Disc Brake Quiet, 4 Wt Oz
Disc Brake Quiet forms a water resistant, high-temperature film that absorbs noise while quieting squeaks & squeals. Specially formulated to dampen the vibrations that cause brake noise. For use on the back of non-shimmed disc pads.www.crcindustries.com
i thought brake cleaner makes seals like rubber swell up and fall apartUse a little brake cleaner after you wipe it down, The rubber is still okay.
Im learning to change brake pads and caliper from watching chrisfix videos and he uses copper anti seize on back of the brake pad. Is this safe for the piston boots rubber? Also he uses silicone ceramic paste for the guide pins. Is this also safe?
"copper anti seize on back of the brake pad"I have already used it yesterday while changing my pad and caliper. After i was done it dawned on me if these things are safe on rubber boots and rubber guide pins. I searched google but found mixed information regarding anti seize and rubber boots. If its not good in the long run i rather go through the hassle and take them out and clean them