Brake Caliper Grease

fl335i · 12-14-2011, 10:08 AM

Hey guys, What does the BMW dealer use for caliper grease? I have 43k on my car and I'm doing a full brake job. I have some high temp cermaic grease. Supposed to be the bees knees. Will it work? Can I mix it with the factory caliper grease or do I need to clean it out real well?

http://www.permatex.com/products/Aut..._Lubricant.htm

Glim · 12-14-2011, 02:08 PM

Yes, looks like good stuff.

Follow the brake DIY and clean off the old anti squeal paste from the slides, apply it to the back of the new pads and the slides.

123Britt · 12-14-2011, 09:03 PM

Bavarian AutoSport has a good video of Brake Pad / Rotor Replacement.
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I used their lube , brake quiet and copper antiseize -- all work well and no issues to date. Did not think twice about the caliper grease -- just removed caliper pin -- cleaned and coated with syn grease per the OTTO VIDEO.
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Zimmerman Zinc coated rotors and Hawk HPS pads.

fl335i · 12-15-2011, 11:10 AM

I think I'm going to buy 4 new rotors just b/c mine are rusting in the hub area and look pretty worn out. The edge has a pretty good size lip which is a tell tale sign of what the orignal thickness was. Looks like I'm good to go minus the 4 rotors. I'm just going to use OEM BMW zinc coated rotors. I was at the dealer last week and saw some new(er) cars in the lot and the rotor hubs looked nice. Zinc coated.

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fl335i Captain 159 Rep 942 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	Brake Caliper Grease Hey guys, What does the BMW dealer use for caliper grease? I have 43k on my car and I'm doing a full brake job. I have some high temp cermaic grease. Supposed to be the bees knees. Will it work? Can I mix it with the factory caliper grease or do I need to clean it out real well? http://www.permatex.com/products/Aut..._Lubricant.htm __________________ '07 335i Sedan, base pkg, 6spd Manual, Procede 3 V5 w/NLS, Macht Schnell Downpipes, 18" Staggered 313's w/Conti DWS's, OS Giken TCD LSD, VAC Street Diff Cover, Dinan Oil Cooler, Dinan Intercooler, Akebono Euro Pads, CDV Removed, Black BMW Grilles, Interior & Exterior white LED lighting, LUX Angel Eyes, Debadged, Blend V1 mount, Llumar ATR Tint.
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Glim Captain 23 Rep 780 Posts Drives: 2006 330i & 2013 X5 35i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Victoria, BC iTrader: (0)	Yes, looks like good stuff. Follow the brake DIY and clean off the old anti squeal paste from the slides, apply it to the back of the new pads and the slides.
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123Britt Captain 308 Rep 873 Posts Drives: 15 M235i AT; 2008 Z4 3.0Si MT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Madison, Alabama iTrader: (0)	BAVAUTO.COM Bavarian AutoSport has a good video of Brake Pad / Rotor Replacement. . I used their lube , brake quiet and copper antiseize -- all work well and no issues to date. Did not think twice about the caliper grease -- just removed caliper pin -- cleaned and coated with syn grease per the OTTO VIDEO. . Zimmerman Zinc coated rotors and Hawk HPS pads.
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fl335i Captain 159 Rep 942 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	I think I'm going to buy 4 new rotors just b/c mine are rusting in the hub area and look pretty worn out. The edge has a pretty good size lip which is a tell tale sign of what the orignal thickness was. Looks like I'm good to go minus the 4 rotors. I'm just going to use OEM BMW zinc coated rotors. I was at the dealer last week and saw some new(er) cars in the lot and the rotor hubs looked nice. Zinc coated. __________________ '07 335i Sedan, base pkg, 6spd Manual, Procede 3 V5 w/NLS, Macht Schnell Downpipes, 18" Staggered 313's w/Conti DWS's, OS Giken TCD LSD, VAC Street Diff Cover, Dinan Oil Cooler, Dinan Intercooler, Akebono Euro Pads, CDV Removed, Black BMW Grilles, Interior & Exterior white LED lighting, LUX Angel Eyes, Debadged, Blend V1 mount, Llumar ATR Tint.
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