Post your favorite greases for a brake job

X15 said:
I've always been a little leery about using something with that much graphite and moly in contact with rubber, but that's probably just me.

In theory, sure, it should do an acceptable job on everything, CRC certainly advertise it that way, but It'll never be as good as dedicated products for each task.

In practice? Well, Permatex uses similar advertising for their products...
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I see, so a dedicated product for each task is best.
So, say, the CRC for metal to metal moving contact areas, and Toyota (Cosmo Rubber grease0 on the slide pins going through rubber bushings/sleeves?
Is there an over-the-counter substitute for the Toyota (Cosmo Rubber grease0, or does it need to come from Toyota?
What do you think of the AGS SYL-Glyde for pins, rubber bushings/sleeves?
I take it I can't use that inside calipers and wheel/master cylinders though?
 
mrbreezeet1 said:
I see, so a dedicated product for each task is best.
So, say, the CRC for metal to metal moving contact areas, and Toyota (Cosmo Rubber grease0 on the slide pins going through rubber bushings/sleeves?
Is there an over-the-counter substitute for the Toyota (Cosmo Rubber grease0, or does it need to come from Toyota?
What do you think of the AGS SYL-Glyde for pins, rubber bushings/sleeves?
I take it I can't use that inside calipers and wheel/master cylinders though?
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Here is what it said on Toyota parts deal dot com.

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1. I like to buy brake grease for shims/pins which is the correct part no and what components it has f. 2. Also brake caliper grease for sliding pins.Does it need Lithium soap base glycol grease or Hi temp sillicone grease as there is confusion. Please clarify V.IMP.Can I use Rubber G-100 part no 08887-01206 which is cheaper then part no 08887-80609 .Posted by Customer: 2010 Toyota Camry
A:
08887-01206 is for the pins
08887-80609 is for the pads/shims
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I'm going to use the Permatex purple regardless. Several professional mechanics-YouTubers has debunked the swelling boots. I'll try it and if it does I'll switch. I've had pins lock up with sylglide also. Frankly speeds are higher, horsepower ratings are higher and I'd bet on average brakes are running higher and I doubt any grease holds up as long as it used to, IMO.
 
Eric Smith said:
I'm going to use the Permatex purple regardless. Several professional mechanics-YouTubers has debunked the swelling boots. I'll try it and if it does I'll switch. I've had pins lock up with syl-glyde also. Frankly speeds are higher, horsepower ratings are higher, and I'd bet on average brakes are running higher and I doubt any grease holds up as long as it used to, IMO.
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See......... real world testing there, but, the Amazon website even says it good for all uses in the brake caliper, pins, bushings/sleeves metal to metal moving contact areas. :eek::eek:
 
mrbreezeet1 said:
Can Toyota (Cosmo Rubber grease be used on metal to metal moving contact areas too, or would I need two products?
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Nope. Use the Toyota stuff on the slide pins. I use a moly lube or brake lube for the metal on metal parts - like shims. For the metal to metal surfaces, I used to “butter” up the pad ears where they ride int their support ledges or abutment clips, not anymore. It’s not of any benefit, and it can also cause pads to wear unevenly. I do it where the OE calls for it.

My current metal on metal brake lube is Permatex Silicone Extreme moly formula, the old black stuff before it became ceramic and orange.
 
mrbreezeet1 said:
I see, so a dedicated product for each task is best.
So, say, the CRC for metal to metal moving contact areas, and Toyota (Cosmo Rubber grease0 on the slide pins going through rubber bushings/sleeves?
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Welcome to the madness, try not to fall into the deep end with me!

If you're just a DIYer with no special requirements then by all means go ahead and try a one grease for everything product.

Proper cleaning, surface preparation, replacement of worn / damaged parts, and using new consumables (boots and bushings) is likely going to matter more than what grease you use. If you're unsatisfied with the results or a problem develops then you may need a dedicated product to address it.

If you do have special requirements, or you're a mechanic doing brake jobs all the time, or you just plain want the "best", well then the specialized greases exist for a reason.

mrbreezeet1 said:
Is there an over-the-counter substitute for the Toyota (Cosmo Rubber grease0, or does it need to come from Toyota?
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No, not that I'm aware of at this time in the US.

mrbreezeet1 said:
What do you think of the AGS SYL-Glyde for pins, rubber bushings/sleeves?
I take it I can't use that inside calipers and wheel/master cylinders though?
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A lot of people use it with no issues, and a lot of people say it dries out and gums up, as with all the products it really depends on your caliper and conditions.

Correct, I would not use it anywhere that will see contact with brake fluid.
 
X15 said:
Welcome to the madness, try not to fall into the deep end with me!

If you're just a DIYer with no special requirements then by all means go ahead and try a one grease for everything product.

Proper cleaning, surface preparation, replacement of worn / damaged parts, and using new consumables (boots and bushings) is likely going to matter more than what grease you use. If you're unsatisfied with the results or a problem develops then you may need a dedicated product to address it.

If you do have special requirements, or you're a mechanic doing brake jobs all the time, or you just plain want the "best", well then the specialized greases exist for a reason.



No, not that I'm aware of at this time in the US.



A lot of people use it with no issues, and a lot of people say it dries out and gums up, as with all the products it really depends on your caliper and conditions.

Correct, I would not use it anywhere that will see contact with brake fluid.
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I found the Toyota (Cosmo Rubber grease) on Ebay!
 
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I use SilGlyde. I like it but don't love it. I regrease my slide pins once or twice more during the life of the pads, it's the only way they stay adequately lubricated. Seems worthwhile for the small bit of time it takes, if you're rotating tires or have the wheel off for some reason.
 
Gasbuggy said:
I use SilGlyde. I like it but don't love it. I regrease my slide pins once or twice more during the life of the pads, it's the only way they stay adequately lubricated. Seems worthwhile for the small bit of time it takes, if you're rotating tires or have the wheel off for some reason.
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I have already had severely stuck caliber side pins cause a low brake pedal!
Don't ask me exactly how but it did!
 
l'm gonna get some Toyota (Cosmo Rubber grease) for the pins/bushings/sleeves and maybe some CRC for the metal-to-metal sliding areas.
Probably gonna clean up my rears, and maybe replace the pads and rotors soon. (2001 grand prix, 107,500 miles)
Feels like my rears are hanging in the pad holders. Also, a slight slight pulsation from the rear too, nothing "earth shattering" though.
 
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FSUwelder1212 said:
anyone use superlube for slide pins, is it a suitable choice?
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Super Lube Synthetic greases are PAO based and should not be used on brake systems.

Super Lube Silicone products are a suitable choice and have been used with good results.
 
Have found anything in brakes at tracks diet, grime, and dual. Must check ALL rubber boots.

I have had the Permetex Purple stuff swell and soften the rubber on the slide pins and had to replace it last brake job on my G37. Thankfully O’Reilly had perfect aftermarket rubber parts because Infiniti had a $100 price tag on that kit which also includes the stainless steel stuff.

I have had the 2013 G37 for 10 years and a Mazda 3 2008 from 2008 to 2014… and Sil-Glyde did fine on the slide pins lasting years while never swelling any rubber though the Mazda didn’t have rubber on the pins themselves.

The G37 I used the purple stuff one time and it ruined the rubber stuff though it didn’t seize anything. I am back to Sil-Glyde for pins.

I have been using the purple stuff on anything metal to metal, but I put it under the metal clips, and it completely prevents rust. I also put it under the shims but very light, and I paint it on the caliper piston and the metal caliper not the pads themselves.

This is working well for me, but I am thinking of switching to 3M doe slide pins.
 
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