Guide pin grease

[Moshikobr]

Hey,
I want to grease the guide pins in the caliper and wondering if generic silicon grease for rubber up to 200 degrees should be enough for this job
Thanks

 

[ruthrj]

Hey,
I want to grease the guide pins in the caliper and wondering if generic silicon grease for rubber up to 200 degrees should be enough for this job
Thanks

No, I’d go with a grease that is specific to brake applications. That will ensure the rubber doesn’t swell up or crack due to incompatible grease. I’ve used both CRC and Permatex and they worked great.

 

[Moshikobr]

Thanks

 

[theblooms]

I use 3M silicone paste. They do make purple "slide pin" grease, so you can look for that as well.

 

[N7turbo]

Can you get Sil-Glyde in your area?

 

[Moshikobr]

Can you get Sil-Glyde in your area?

No

 

[misnblu]

I use 3M silicone paste. They do make purple "slide pin" grease, so you can look for that as well.

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Can't find this stuff anywhere.
Here is the TF data sheet on it and eBay is wanting $139 for it.

Anyone have a proper source for this 3M product?
Amazon doesn't carry it.
May have to find an alternative.

 

[ruthrj]

Can't find this stuff anywhere.
Here is the TF data sheet on it and eBay is wanting $139 for it.
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Anyone have a proper source for this 3M product?
Amazon doesn't carry it.
May have to find an alternative.

I believe this product was discontinued. I fell down a rabbit hole looking for an alternative. Closest I could find is possibly Molykote 111 if you’re seeking a general use silicone “paste”. Temperature range is close to 3M product, supposedly safe for many materials.

 

[misnblu]

I believe this product was discontinued. I fell down a rabbit hole looking for an alternative. Closest I could find is possibly Molykote 111 if you’re seeking a general use silicone “paste”. Temperature range is close to 3M product, supposedly safe for many materials.

Thank you sir for that information.
Good to know there's an alternative as I'm a 3M fan.

 

[Moshikobr]

I believe this product was discontinued. I fell down a rabbit hole looking for an alternative. Closest I could find is possibly Molykote 111 if you’re seeking a general use silicone “paste”. Temperature range is close to 3M product, supposedly safe for many materials.

Super o-lube should be good for this?

 

[theblooms]

I believe this product was discontinued. I fell down a rabbit hole looking for an alternative. Closest I could find is possibly Molykote 111 if you’re seeking a general use silicone “paste”. Temperature range is close to 3M product, supposedly safe for many materials.

That SUUUUUUUCKS. Because it was absolutely AWESOME. Best damned silicone paste I ever used.