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    Brake Caliper lubricants

    can anyone tell me what the recommended lube is for the pins on the floating side of the brake calipers?

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    I'm not sure what pins you are referring to. If they are the small dia pins on the rear caliper, I don't think those get lubed. I rebuilt my calipers several weeks ago, the two pins under the plastic cover were quite rusty, I soaked them in "Must for Rust" Home Depot $7.00, they came out looking new, I did not lube them. I did lube the large internal pins, with High Temp Caliper grease.

    83 GS750ED

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      #3
      Re: Brake Caliper lubricants

      There isnt one that I know of. I've never put anything on the pins. If theyre crusty, just clean them up with a woft wire wheel. You dont want any kind of lube dripping onto the brake pads.

      Earl


      Originally posted by jkmarston
      can anyone tell me what the recommended lube is for the pins on the floating side of the brake calipers?
      Komorebi-The light filtering through the trees.

      I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion. H.D.T.

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        #4
        I have had good luck cleaning up the pins and then just putting a very light coating of brake grease or lithium grease on the pins. The lithium greases aren't water soluble and so it doesn't wash off as easily.

        The key is a very light coat just to help protect the pin from the elements.

        Mike

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