Brake pad contact point lube
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Brake pad contact point lube
So, is it critical to use plastilube to lube the pad contact locations? Unlike the OEM pads, I purchased Hawk pads and they do not come with plastilube or any other lubricant.
Is it OK to use a different lube grease, or is plastilube the ONLY thing that will prevent squeal?
I have a product that is in a little squeeze bottle, feels like grease, but does dry tacky. It is brake squeal stop, or something like that. Anyway, is a product like this good enough, or do we need to stick with plastilube and nothing else to ensure quiet braking?
Thanks........
Is it OK to use a different lube grease, or is plastilube the ONLY thing that will prevent squeal?
I have a product that is in a little squeeze bottle, feels like grease, but does dry tacky. It is brake squeal stop, or something like that. Anyway, is a product like this good enough, or do we need to stick with plastilube and nothing else to ensure quiet braking?
Thanks........
Last edited by mini_racer; 07-23-2008 at 03:47 PM.
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Also, if the brakes are bedded in properly and the job done right (either cut rotors or preferably replaced, greased pads, cleaned caliper sliding areas), you shouldn't have any noise. If you don't touch the rotors and the brakes make some noise, that's more than likely why. Just make sure to brake clean the calipers well to clean out any built-up dust, as well.
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ask at the counter
There are tubes on the rack, but typically if you ask at the counter they have small packets that's jst enuf for one job. Then you don't get to loose the tube for next time....
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