What Brake Caliper Grease & Anti-Seize To Use When Replacing Brakes & Rotors?

rs14smith · 04-27-2018, 04:00 PM

I currently am in the process of replacing my brake pads and rotors for my fronts and rears and I've watch a few videos on how to do so, and many have recommended to use brake caliper grease/lube, and anti-seize lubrication. But there are so many types out there such as copper, aluminum, and nickle for the anti-seize I'm not sure what I need to buy.

Here are some links to some products I think I need, but want to verify with you guys since it's my first time doing this:

labrador · 04-27-2018, 10:52 PM

The aluminum one you listed is NOT suitable for brake systems. The green one is mediocre.

Try this, about $8.35 on AutohausAZ. Also find on Amazon.
http://www.ate-info.de/en/details/pr...astilube-75-ml

Or
http://www.crcindustries.com/product...-oz-05361.html

BTW, the anchor pins and dust boots should not get greased. Just make sure whatever you choose it is meant for brake systems.

rs14smith · 04-28-2018, 09:49 AM

Ok, so are you saying I can use only 1 of the products you mentioned to handle the greasing and anti-seizing on the wheel hub?

spazzz · 04-28-2018, 09:39 PM

I use a thin coat of silver anti-seize for rotor/hub and rotor/ wheel contact.

Brake cleaner your choice.

Caliper lube for contact points and guide pins>> Mission Automotive silicone paste, Superlube with ptfe or Sylgide. These don't swell rubber and get stiff.

labrador · 04-29-2018, 01:38 PM

I do not have much of a rust problem here in Cali. Besides, I use Zimmermann rotors, which like OEM ones, are coated to resist rust.

I would think the brake lube I mentioned would be suitable for the hub face too, but you never see it in the instructions to use it. I know lots of people use generic anti-seize on the hub face.

Do you have rust problems there? Is the wheel stuck on the hub after you removed the lugs? If not I would not bother. My concern would be centrifugal forces slinging the anti-seize onto your rotors/pads, although I have not heard that happen from all those who applied it.

labrador · 04-29-2018, 01:40 PM

Many use Silglide, but I do not think Silglide is silicone based and personally would not use it. Look at the material safety data sheet, it is mostly castor oil!!

The CRC one I mentioned is silicone based, and designed for brake systems.

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Originally Posted by spazzz

Mission Automotive silicone paste, Superlube with ptfe or Sylgide. These don't swell rubber and get stiff.

spazzz · 04-29-2018, 02:19 PM

Gotcha, I haven't used Silglyde. I must have been turned off by something negative even after all the positive reviews.
I have been using the Mission silicone paste and really like it, actually time for another jar.
I did a lot of reading before I picked it.
I need to pick a tube of the Silaramic up so I can stick my finger in it.

Anti seize is a must here with the salt/brine season on the roads.

04-27-2018, 04:00 PM	#1
rs14smith 2009 BMW 335i 24 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Tennessee iTrader: (0)	What Brake Caliper Grease & Anti-Seize To Use When Replacing Brakes & Rotors? I currently am in the process of replacing my brake pads and rotors for my fronts and rears and I've watch a few videos on how to do so, and many have recommended to use brake caliper grease/lube, and anti-seize lubrication. But there are so many types out there such as copper, aluminum, and nickle for the anti-seize I'm not sure what I need to buy. Here are some links to some products I think I need, but want to verify with you guys since it's my first time doing this: Brake caliper lube for the back of the brake pads Anti-Seize lubrication for when I mount the rotor onto the hub and stop it from getting stuck in the future. To clean off the brake pad mounting locations prior to installing the brake pads. __________________ 2009 BMW 335i
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labrador Second Lieutenant 65 Rep 218 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: California iTrader: (0)	The aluminum one you listed is NOT suitable for brake systems. The green one is mediocre. Try this, about $8.35 on AutohausAZ. Also find on Amazon. http://www.ate-info.de/en/details/pr...astilube-75-ml Or http://www.crcindustries.com/product...-oz-05361.html BTW, the anchor pins and dust boots should not get greased. Just make sure whatever you choose it is meant for brake systems.
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04-28-2018, 09:49 AM	#3
rs14smith 2009 BMW 335i 24 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Tennessee iTrader: (0)	Ok, so are you saying I can use only 1 of the products you mentioned to handle the greasing and anti-seizing on the wheel hub?
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04-28-2018, 09:39 PM	#4
spazzz Private First Class 162 Rep 180 Posts Drives: 2008 535xi MHD&XHP,2013 X1 35i Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Madison,WI iTrader: (0)	I use a thin coat of silver anti-seize for rotor/hub and rotor/ wheel contact. Brake cleaner your choice. Caliper lube for contact points and guide pins>> Mission Automotive silicone paste, Superlube with ptfe or Sylgide. These don't swell rubber and get stiff.
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04-29-2018, 01:38 PM	#5
labrador Second Lieutenant 65 Rep 218 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: California iTrader: (0)	I do not have much of a rust problem here in Cali. Besides, I use Zimmermann rotors, which like OEM ones, are coated to resist rust. I would think the brake lube I mentioned would be suitable for the hub face too, but you never see it in the instructions to use it. I know lots of people use generic anti-seize on the hub face. Do you have rust problems there? Is the wheel stuck on the hub after you removed the lugs? If not I would not bother. My concern would be centrifugal forces slinging the anti-seize onto your rotors/pads, although I have not heard that happen from all those who applied it.
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04-29-2018, 02:19 PM	#7
spazzz Private First Class 162 Rep 180 Posts Drives: 2008 535xi MHD&XHP,2013 X1 35i Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Madison,WI iTrader: (0)	Gotcha, I haven't used Silglyde. I must have been turned off by something negative even after all the positive reviews. I have been using the Mission silicone paste and really like it, actually time for another jar. I did a lot of reading before I picked it. I need to pick a tube of the Silaramic up so I can stick my finger in it. Anti seize is a must here with the salt/brine season on the roads.
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