4 replies to this topic

[JonnyAlpha]

Hi, do I need to put any kind of lubricant on the threads of the Brake Pipe unions? Such as Copper or Silicone Grease?

[dklawson]

I will start this discussion by pointing out that if you do apply any lubricant it should only be on the threads of the brake fittings and you must never allow that substance to be on the sealing surfaces of the components.  You do not want any non-brake fluid substances to get inside the brake lines/pipes.

 

With that statement out of the way, I have used anti-seize compound on brake fittings so I can take them apart later without ruining the flare nuts.  The decision is largely up to you.

[Rocket.]

I've never used anything and never had any problems

 

But as Doug said it's all personal preference really

[AndyR]

Mintex Ceratec lubricant, as its compatible with brake fluid.  Excellent for rebuilding your calipers and installing the pistons, as well as instead of copper grease behind the pads to stop squealing.

 

Andy

[Spider]

Mintex Ceratec lubricant, as its compatible with brake fluid.  Excellent for rebuilding your calipers and installing the pistons, as well as instead of copper grease behind the pads to stop squealing.

 

Andy

 

 

The Mintex lubricant sounds like Rubber Grease? A few of the local brake manufacturers market Rubber Grease in a simialr way here. I was buying tubes of these for a while, seemed cheap enough, but then I actually found a 500 gram tub of Rubber Grease for 1/4 price of a 20 gram tube of the 'Brake Assembly Lub',,,,,,,

 

Good tip on the Copper Grease. 

Edited by Moke Spider, 24 August 2015 - 08:20 PM.