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Brake slide pin lube

sethpdx

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So, the last time I did brakes I had no idea about the slide pins and how delicate the rubber boots were. Now a year later I am going to replace the pads and want to service the slide pins. What "brake lube" should I get?

Thanks :chug:
 






I have a 96 explorer FWIW.

As I was looking around the net tonight I found this on the mustangforums.com

TSB
98-5A-13 BRAKES - DISC BRAKE CALIPER SLIDE GREASE - NEW SPECIFICATION - SILICONE BRAKE CALIPER GREASE AND DIELECTRIC COMPOUND ONLY TO BE USED
BRAKES - DRUM - SHOE-TO-BACKING PLATE LUBRICATION - NEW LUBRICANT MATERIAL
BRAKES - PETROLEUM-BASED LUBRICANT MAY CAUSE SWELLING OF RUBBER PARTS - SERVICE TIP
LUBRICANT - SILICONE DIELECTRIC COMPOUND - NEW APPLICATION - SILICONE BRAKE CALIPER GREASE AND DIELECTRIC COMPOUND

Publication Date: MARCH 18, 1998

FORD: 1984-1994 TEMPO
1984-1996 MUSTANG, THUNDERBIRD
1985-1996 CROWN VICTORIA, ESCORT
1986-1996 TAURUS
1989-1996 PROBE
1994-1996 ASPIRE
1995-1996 CONTOUR
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1982-1996 CONTINENTAL
1984-1994 TOPAZ
1984-1996 COUGAR
1985-1996 GRAND MARQUIS
1986-1996 SABLE, TOWN CAR
1987-1989 TRACER
1991-1994 CAPRI
1991-1996 TRACER
1993-1996 MARK VIII
1995-1996 MYSTIQUE
LIGHT TRUCK: 1983-1996 RANGER
1986-1996 AEROSTAR
1990-1996 BRONCO, ECONOLINE, F SUPER DUTY, F-150-350 SERIES
1991-1996 EXPLORER
1993-1996 VILLAGER
1995-1996 WINDSTAR
MEDIUM/HEAVY TRUCK: 1990-1991 C SERIES
1990-1996 F & B SERIES


ISSUE:
The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. If petroleum-based grease is used to lubricate any part of the disc brake system, it could cause rubber parts to swell if lubricant contacts the rubber material.

ACTION:
Refer to the following Servicing Procedures for details.


DISC BRAKE SERVICING

CAUTION: DO NOT USE PETROLEUM-BASED SERVICE GREASE (SUCH AS FORD DISC BRAKE CALIPER SLIDE GREASE D7AZ-19590-A) TO LUBRICATE DISC BRAKE CALIPER SLIDE PINS OR RUBBER DUST BOOTS. PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE MAY CAUSE EPDM RUBBER TO SWELL.



When servicing any disc brakes, lubricate necessary components by applying Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound (D7AZ-19A331-A (Motorcraft WA-10)) or an equivalent silicone compound meeting Ford Specification ESE-M1C171-A. Refer to the appropriate Service Manual for specific service details.


DRUM BRAKE SERVICING

When servicing drum brakes, apply Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound (D7AZ-19A331-A (Motorcraft WA-10)) or an equivalent silicone compound meeting Ford Specification ESE-M1C171-A to the contact points between the brake shoes and the drum backing plates for lubrication.

NOTE: DISC BRAKE CALIPER SLIDE GREASE D7AZ-19590-A SHOULD NO LONGER BE USED FOR DISC BRAKE CALIPER SLIDE LUBRICATION.


I will contact the ford dealer tommoro to see If I can get some of this brake lube.
 






NAPA stores carry aproduct called silglide that I've used for this for years
 






I might give that luberication a try as napa is just down the street from me. I couldn't take on the job this weekend because of all the rain. :usa:
 






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