I forgot to mention in my previous post.....preventing your calipers from
sticking improves both your gas mileage and vehicle performance, not to
mention brake component life. The first time I had to do this I picked up
a tenth of a second and one mph in the quarter mile. :-) Since then I lube
them every year whether they need it not. ;-)
Damn, I'm getting old....forgot to mention you can also use anti-seize on
your rear brake backing plates where the shoe tabs contact it. Gives you
smoother and quieter brake operation. Also lube the self adjuster threads
and any other metal to metal contact points.
RayB
http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html
> -----Original Message-----
> The solution to sticking calipers is actually easy and dirt
> cheap. The FSM calls for lubricating the ramps the caliper
> slides on with multi-purpose grease. However, that stuff melts
> and/or washes away until you have metal to metal contact and
> rust. A better lubricant is anti-seize compound. A good wire
> brushing of the contact areas and a very thin application of
> anti-seize (which doesn't melt or wash away easily) will last a
> long time. For a daily driver, once or twice a year should be
> sufficient. Just look at them once in awhile.
>
> No need to disconnect any brake lines, just remove the caliper,
> determine the contact points between the brake pad ears and any
> other areas that move during brake application and clean and lube
> them. If your caliper is attached by two pins going through
> rubber bushings, clean the pins and lube them with silicone
> grease. Do not over tighten or strip those pins and you'll be
> good to go.
>
> RayB
> http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html
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