Snagglefoot
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Thanks everyone for your input.
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I've previously used both Permatex Purple and Green and have felt like they might have been the cause of swelling on the caliper bushings. The swelling also applies to the caliper boots, of which they won't fit as tight and allow more water to seep in causing a higher risk of seizing.
I'm sticking with Sil Glyde from now on.
Sil-glyde/silicone type on pins.. no ceramic anything.. some of those permatex lubes turn gritty and some swell the guide pin bushing.
Sil-glyde washes out too easy on pad ears so I use pastelub.. but there are many options for this application.
Spend a little more and get the best of both.
No, anti-seize is to later allow non-moving parts to come apart, not a good lubricant for moving parts' contact.This is my first time using Sil-Glyde. Would a simple anti-seize also last longer on the pad ears?