10 replies to this topic

[MikeRotherham]

Could someone tell me a grease that I could safely use on the bleed nipple threads and brake unions threads to prevent them seizing and make subsequent removal easier?

Could this also be used on the brake shoe contact points on the adjuster and brake cylinder?

Edited by MikeRotherham, 21 February 2016 - 05:25 PM.

[Batmini]

Copper-slip has always been a favourite

[Daz1968]

You can get proper brake grease, it comes in a tube and eurocarparts sell it,

[MikeRotherham]

Copper grease is ok but I think you have to make sure it doesn't get into the hydraulic system.

Will brake grease be an effective anti seize agent?

Will it get washed off by rain?

[Daz1968]

I used the brake grease on my daily as pads were noisy in the callipers, I used copperslip first and it only lasted a few weeks before noise came back. Since using this stuff I have had no issues for 12 months so it must be better. I presume in drum brakes though copper slip will be ok.

[spiguy]

If you are talking about trying to stop exposed threads from corroding, then I have found that the clear wax (bilthamber dynax UC) which I have liberally applied to the underside of my car to prevent rusting, is ideal for this. A quick spray over the threads / nut etc stops corrosion so that it all comes apart easily in future. Just a thought on an alternative approach, I have found that grease and copper slip all washes off over time.

[90BHP]

If you are talking about trying to stop exposed threads from corroding, then I have found that the clear wax (bilthamber dynax UC) which I have liberally applied to the underside of my car to prevent rusting, is ideal for this. A quick spray over the threads / nut etc stops corrosion so that it all comes apart easily in future. Just a thought on an alternative approach, I have found that grease and copper slip all washes off over time.

 

I'm going to state the obvious.... If you are using anything like this near to your brakes, please make sure you don't get any on the friction surfaces. I once saw a very nasty crash caused by liberal use of WD40 from a spray can !!

[MikeRotherham]

I don't think you can overstate the dangers of oils around brake lines a friction materials 90BHP.

Thanks for all the other suggestions.

I'll be getting some brake grease and Dynax UC

Mike.

[mini93]

I used to use ceramic grease when I was working at the garage, even better for higher temperature applications, was thicker too, so would stick to a surface rather than work its way off like copper grease.

[spiguy]

 

If you are talking about trying to stop exposed threads from corroding, then I have found that the clear wax (bilthamber dynax UC) which I have liberally applied to the underside of my car to prevent rusting, is ideal for this. A quick spray over the threads / nut etc stops corrosion so that it all comes apart easily in future. Just a thought on an alternative approach, I have found that grease and copper slip all washes off over time.

 

I'm going to state the obvious.... If you are using anything like this near to your brakes, please make sure you don't get any on the friction surfaces. I once saw a very nasty crash caused by liberal use of WD40 from a spray can !!

 

Absolutely! Easiest approach is to pop plastic carrier bags over the hubs / brakes etc if spraying wax or anything like that. Just to add, I spray a little wax on once the parts are all assembled and torqued up, not soak the parts in wax prior to assembly. You don't need much, just a quick spray, and it leaves a robust wax film on the exposed threads.

[MRA]

Copper slip has always worked for me, and I use RTV to hold the pads in place, which stops them from squealing.

 

NOTE ! Copper slip kills rubber so keep it off rubber products.