Brake disc pad question.

rogcov
rogcov Posts: 46
edited August 2007 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi All

When replacing or striping out your brake disc pads do you use any sort of high temp grease on the back side of the pads ? I work as a motor mechanic and we always use copper slip anti seize grease on car brakes is this the same for bike brakes ??

Thanks

Rog

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  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,703
    people use copper slip on the back of the pads when they squeek

    but its not compulsary......

    could i borrow some?! :P
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  • skyliner
    skyliner Posts: 613
    As a bike mechanic, I tend to favour silicone grease. It's fairly inert, and doesn't harm sensitive seal compounds on high performance systems. Plus it'll lube the pistons as it migrates into the bore.(there are low viscosity versions available for phenolic pistons, not like the electrical grade stuff which attracts dirt.)
    Do you use copper slip on AP or Brembo brakes BTW?
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