fyrstormer
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Silicone oil doesn't dissolve in petroleum distillates. Roller brake "grease" dissolves instantly in petroleum distillates. Why are we still arguing about this? It's not silicone oil. I have lots of silicone oils for other hobbies and I'm very familiar with their properties.
silicone oil has a flashpoint and ignition temperature... it burns.
It has a very HIGH ignition temperature and excellent thermal stability which makes it a good candidate for a brake lube. And the purpose of grease is exactly that it allows re-flow.
but in itself silicone oil isn't a good lubricant for steel on steel lubrication, hence the powdered additives imo.
Your point is taken regarding bentonite-thickened oil to make grease, however. I wasn't aware that was actually considered "grease", and I don't know why it would be, but if that's what the professionals say then I have to accept it.