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johnbuckley · 10-21-2022, 04:04 AM

Should one use a particular type of grease for the wedges, rollers, pins, pull-off springs etc ?

Bruce of MN · 10-21-2022, 04:23 AM

High melting point, same as for wheel bearings.

BillCNC · 10-21-2022, 07:48 AM

I think most grease that mentions wheels should be rated to at least 500°F. Has anyone ever has their brakes over 300 - 350°F?

Regards
Bill

jb-ob · 10-21-2022, 08:08 AM

Why not use a product designed for moving brake parts ??

Lubriplate No.110 Brake Lube

dave in australia · 10-22-2022, 03:18 AM

I use a molybdenum based dry lube. molybond 122L. Because it is a dry lube, brake dust etc doesn't stick to it. I also use the same lubricant between my leaf springs.

SAJ · 10-22-2022, 04:03 AM

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I agree with Dave. I use Rocol MTLM. A 50% dispersion of molybdenum disulphide in a bentone (non-melting) grease base. I use it on the distributor cam too. It is called "assembly and running in compound". The mearest smear suffices, leaving a thin persistent layer of moly dry lubricant behind.
SAJ in NZ

RoadsterJohn · 10-24-2022, 11:47 AM

+1 on the molybond

Y-Blockhead · 10-24-2022, 01:00 PM

I don't like using a 'wet' lubricant in brake or other uses where brake dust or dirt can stick to it.

In these situations I use Slip Plate dry graphite. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005ESITFQ...refix=slip+pla

johnbuckley · 10-24-2022, 03:40 PM

Thanks for the info. Obviously different countries have different items available and different trade names but following your recommendations I have found "Sealey Bentone grease for brakes" over here that claims to be "Anti-seize bentone (copper-free) grease. suitable for extreme heat applications including brakes and wheel bearings.Water-resistant. Wide temperature range...". probably makes tea as well...should do the trick.

10-21-2022, 04:04 AM	#1
johnbuckley Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,444	lubricating brake components? Should one use a particular type of grease for the wedges, rollers, pins, pull-off springs etc ?

10-21-2022, 04:23 AM	#2
Bruce of MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: VA Posts: 1,411	Re: lubricating brake components? High melting point, same as for wheel bearings.

10-21-2022, 07:48 AM	#3
BillCNC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: SoCal Desert Posts: 826	Re: lubricating brake components? I think most grease that mentions wheels should be rated to at least 500°F. Has anyone ever has their brakes over 300 - 350°F? Regards Bill

10-21-2022, 08:08 AM	#4
jb-ob Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 640	Re: lubricating brake components? Why not use a product designed for moving brake parts ?? Lubriplate No.110 Brake Lube

10-22-2022, 03:18 AM	#5
dave in australia Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,177	Re: lubricating brake components? I use a molybdenum based dry lube. molybond 122L. Because it is a dry lube, brake dust etc doesn't stick to it. I also use the same lubricant between my leaf springs.

10-22-2022, 04:03 AM	#6
SAJ Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 515	Re: lubricating brake components? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I agree with Dave. I use Rocol MTLM. A 50% dispersion of molybdenum disulphide in a bentone (non-melting) grease base. I use it on the distributor cam too. It is called "assembly and running in compound". The mearest smear suffices, leaving a thin persistent layer of moly dry lubricant behind. SAJ in NZ

10-24-2022, 11:47 AM	#7
RoadsterJohn Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: MI Posts: 17	Re: lubricating brake components? +1 on the molybond

10-24-2022, 01:00 PM	#8
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,849	Re: lubricating brake components? I don't like using a 'wet' lubricant in brake or other uses where brake dust or dirt can stick to it. In these situations I use Slip Plate dry graphite. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005ESITFQ...refix=slip+pla

10-24-2022, 03:40 PM	#9
johnbuckley Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,444	Re: lubricating brake components? Thanks for the info. Obviously different countries have different items available and different trade names but following your recommendations I have found "Sealey Bentone grease for brakes" over here that claims to be "Anti-seize bentone (copper-free) grease. suitable for extreme heat applications including brakes and wheel bearings.Water-resistant. Wide temperature range...". probably makes tea as well...should do the trick.