January 7, 200917 yr Is it good practice to put a bit of grease behind your brake pads before putting them in? All the best Tom
January 7, 200917 yr 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
January 7, 200917 yr 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)
January 7, 200917 yr 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
January 7, 200917 yr 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 !!!
January 7, 200917 yr 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.
January 7, 200917 yr Author Thanks everyone =] put a very small film of copper grease on them, will see how it stops. All the best Tom
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