tombo46 Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Is it good practice to put a bit of grease behind your brake pads before putting them in? All the best Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big john Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 We always apply a smear of 'Copperease' 'Coppaslip' or anti-seize paste. Don't go mad with it though, just a light smear on the back of the pad and ensuer you don't let it get on the braking surface of the pad! Big John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 We always apply a smear of 'Copperease' 'Coppaslip' or anti-seize paste. Don't go mad with it though, just a light smear on the back of the pad and ensuer you don't let it get on the braking surface of the pad!Big John Standard practice in the motor trade. (real mechanics anyway) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jse Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Is it good practice to put a bit of grease behind your brake pads before putting them in?All the best Tom Look for "caliper grease", which is high-temp, as regular grease will not survive the pad temps as well. I like the anti-seize route too, especially the Copper ones, as the suspended soft metal particles act as a good buffer between the pad backing and the puck. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christoff Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 I prefer it completely dry and clean. Any sort of grease just attracts mud and grit. Not something your family saloon comes across much of !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 I prefer it completely dry and clean. Any sort of grease just attracts mud and grit. Not something your family saloon comes across much of !!! Copperslip dries completly and does not attract dust etc, not a lubricant as such, an anti sieze compound. A tin will last most people many years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombo46 Posted January 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Thanks everyone =] put a very small film of copper grease on them, will see how it stops. All the best Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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