40 replies to this topic

[tom1]

When was the last time you had your torque wench calibrated, this could be out as well, hee hee

[cal844]

When was the last time you had your torque wench calibrated, this could be out as well, hee hee

I agree, i use copper grease and do the bolts up slightly tighter

[HarrysMini]

i would only use copper grease on the brakes use normal LM grease for bolts

Why would you use LM on bolts? Cooper Slip is an Anti Seize, it's not used to make the bolts nicer to wind up. It's used to prevent metals seizing together so they can be undone relatively easily. I use cooper grease anywhere that a thread lock isn't required. 

 

The old trick of cooper slipping the backs of brake pads is a little dated but it does work. Some manufacturers including Mintex actually do not recommend it, and I believe they sell a product of an alternative formulation which is much more effective, and rubber friendly.

 

It's not just threads where cooper grease is useful, the mounting surfaces of brake discs is a common place to seize up, also the wheel mounting surface on the hubs. Really anywhere there is a static metal to metal contact, within reason obviously.

Edited by HarrysMini, 12 June 2014 - 03:43 PM.

[henri1972]

i guess i am old fashioned i still use copper ease on brakes i do not like using copper ease on bolts

it always said on the rear of the can do not use on wheel nuts or bolts so why use it on bolts that is why i use LM grease

[HarrysMini]

i guess i am old fashioned i still use copper ease on brakes i do not like using copper ease on bolts

it always said on the rear of the can do not use on wheel nuts or bolts so why use it on bolts that is why i use LM grease

If you're worried about using CS on bolts, then you should be even more worried about using LM. CS doesn't have the lubricating properties LM has. So if you're worried about bolts coming undone or whatever, LM would be even worse.

[Gremlin]

When was the last time you had your torque wench calibrated, this could be out as well, hee hee

I agree, i use copper grease and do the bolts up slightly tighter

Wrong way round

[cal844]

When was the last time you had your torque wench calibrated, this could be out as well, hee hee

I agree, i use copper grease and do the bolts up slightly tighter

Wrong way round

Thats common practice, ask any apprentice!!

[Gremlin]

I don't care if it's common practise, it's wrong

[henri1972]

how much grease do you think i would put on a bolt such a small amount you could hardly see it

[Fast Ivan]

 

i would only use copper grease on the brakes use normal LM grease for bolts

 I use cooper grease anywhere that a thread lock isn't required. 

 

 

 

I would advise you revise this before working on your car again for the reasons already stated earlier by a few people

[Fast Ivan]

 

When was the last time you had your torque wench calibrated, this could be out as well, hee hee

I agree, i use copper grease and do the bolts up slightly tighter

 

that's dangerous advice, I would suggest you read the info about posting information in the technical section

[cal844]

I work in the trade, we use copper grease on everthing except brake components!

If you are so concerned, why not take the manufacturers to court??

Edited by cal844, 12 June 2014 - 07:45 PM.

[Fast Ivan]

I work in the trade, we use copper grease on everthing except brake components!
 

 

that is a worry

[cal844]

We dont use alot, just a very fine smear where applicable, it usually burns off with heat transfer

[AndyR]

I am surprised nobody has mentioned thread locking compound.  With a semi removable / medium strength thread compound, it helps with torque down, prevents corrosion, holds the fastener against vibration and also allows you to remove said fastener when you want; it also wont run out when the part warms up. I have a range of thread locking compounds that i use for different fasteners around the car.  I pretty much save copper grease for behind brake pads only