Disc Brake Grease Application

[CFD244]

Hi Folks

What is the consensus? Do you grease the slide groove in the caliper mounting bracket where the pad tips ride? I never do, as I am worried about it attracting crap inhibiting movement. What say Ye?

 

[Dfr360cuda]

I get pads with the new slide insert.
Gold or Platinum.
PA uses salt and brine on winter roads.
Eats up metal parts.

X.… No grease

 

[QUINN FORBES]

I’ve always used brake lube on the tips of the pads where they slide on the bridge and always had even wear on my pads.
Use a paint brush to apply or an old toothbrush will do.
Even on my vehicles that do see salt/brine I have always used this process and never had a problem.
I also check them yearly.

 

[ACME SS]

I've done my brakes since the early 80's and never have had a problem and I lived in salty Minnesota. I think the pins and the rubber seals over them are the most important items.

 

[Dana67Dart]

What does the factory service manual say?

I always use a swipe of brake grease on all metal to metal surfaces

 

[Biff]

Always use silicone brake lube. Never anti-seize.