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D13 · 03-15-2009, 07:49 AM

I know this has been asked a billion times but the"google" search doesn't find it. And it's been 20 years since I did the brakes on this generation.

87 1/2 ton with the 1.25" rotors (diesel). I have new hardware and pads to put in, calipers themselves seem OK. Looking at the system, I lube between the pin and sleeve, right? And NOT with anitsieze or any oil based, right? 'Cause the PO used both

and didn't replace the rusted pins ($8 each at NAPA!) and the o-rings swelled and siezed the calipers

. Didn't help they undercoated it everywhere including the suspension and brakes (took wire brush and 3 cans cleaner to fix that...).

Anyone have a preferred lube? Or is the over-the-counter plastic pouch stuff (Castrol I think?) at Murray's just fine?

03-15-2009, 07:49 AM	#1
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Brake caliper lube - I miss search! I know this has been asked a billion times but the"google" search doesn't find it. And it's been 20 years since I did the brakes on this generation. 87 1/2 ton with the 1.25" rotors (diesel). I have new hardware and pads to put in, calipers themselves seem OK. Looking at the system, I lube between the pin and sleeve, right? And NOT with anitsieze or any oil based, right? 'Cause the PO used both and didn't replace the rusted pins ($8 each at NAPA!) and the o-rings swelled and siezed the calipers. Didn't help they undercoated it everywhere including the suspension and brakes (took wire brush and 3 cans cleaner to fix that...). Anyone have a preferred lube? Or is the over-the-counter plastic pouch stuff (Castrol I think?) at Murray's just fine? __________________ 1987 2 ton 1982 250/TH350 beater in progress Dad's 1981 3/4 L6 3 on tree posi and no options, awaiting restoration or scrapping Plus a mess o' tractors Last edited by D13; 03-15-2009 at 07:51 AM.



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