Need grease recommendation for drum internals

[Stanley Rockafeller]

Ok, on my 97 Escort I need to replace the internal linkages on it, due to them wearing out b4 the OE shoes have!
The shop that I have had diagnosing the brake problems, have mentioned that the brake parts will all need replacing as their pretty warn, and will need replacement when the rear brakes start to act up again.
I know it's no a problem with the rear ebrake cables, but I'm quite sure it's the springs etc. While I'm in there I may as well do the shoes to ensure I won't have to tough those things for a good long while again!

Is there a grease I can use on the internals to ensure I wont' have to open the drums every spring and fall for servicing? I have some Amsoil red synthetic grease that I've been using for my ball joints and my tie rod ends. Can I use this grease in this situation? From the posts I've read, the petroleum greases arent' as good for the brake components (high heat I suppose).


Your comments and suggestions are highly welcomed!

Stanley

 

[Kestas]

I've tried regular wheel bearing & chassis grease and find it washes off in short order. I now use neversieze paste to lubricate the internals of the drum. I suppose silicone grease (brake caliper grease) can be used as well.

The only lubricating I do inside the drums is the shoe-to-backing-plate contact points and the self-adjuster screw. Everything else should work fine without lube.

My hat's off to Ford for designing the e-brake cables so they aren't exposed to the elements like most other cars. Just about every other car I've owned had the brake cables seize after time.

 

[1040 WreckerMan]

I'm with Kestas on the anti-seize; I've used it for a long time on brake parts and never had a problem. I usually only lube the adjuster assembly in hydraulic drum brakes. Although some of the parking break components could stand to be lubed depending on the style used.

 

[mechtech]

Anti -seize is not a good lube.
It is more of a protectant.
Sure, it's better than assembling things dry, though.
Use special brake grease, or a synthetic chassis grease.

 

[Kestas]

I still urge people to use anti-sieze as a lubricant in high-wash areas. I've seen it used on one high-end car at the steering lock points to prevent excessive scuffing (and accompanying noise) where the suspension points touch. It's also used as an anti-squeal paste for brake pads on Mercedes vehicles. Brake drums are a similar high-wash application.