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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 02:25 PM
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Do you think I can get away with using di-lithium grease (that I use for the slide on my garage door) on the pins that the disk pads slide on? I am going to have the wheels off to flush and refill the diff so I thought I could lube those at the same time.
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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 02:33 PM
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Kleen Flo eazy slide. grease well I don't like it but...my .02
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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 02:40 PM
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You need hi temp grease that's pretty thick and sticky or it'll run off and contaminate the pads and smear over the rotor (dangerous)
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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 02:42 PM
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Good thought. Maybe I will stop by the GM dealer and get the real deal.
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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 02:46 PM
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Cool.that's the sure way!
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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 03:01 PM
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di electric isnt good on orings either.
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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 03:58 PM
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They aren't a tight fit on the pins ... I would leave them dry - or just rub a film of grease on the pin.

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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 04:33 PM
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I got a tube of grease supposed to be just for that. after a short time the pins seemed sticky. I cleaned them off and every thing is good.
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Why put anything on the pins? Piston movement is nil on brake application. I've never seen a worn pin. If the pins are wearing you better check that rotor runout. And greasing them probably will contaminate the pads.
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