Brake pad retaining pins

[Kenbob]

hi all.
Quick question.
Should I coat new brake pad retaining pins with a thin film of worth’s brake paste or just the ends that are in the Caliper.

[teecee90]

The only grease I use is a little red rubber grease when cleaning/replacing brake pistons/seals. No need for any grease or lubricants anywhere else.

[coffee]

Everyone to his own I've always put a bit on the pins just because the pads move along them,it might not do anything but I've done it for years now,it's probably a habit.

[b1k3rdude]

same here, a thin film of copper grease on the pins.

[robbo]

Yep, me too. Use the same high melting point copper grease that I use on the exup valve. Some on the back of the pads as well.

[teecee90]

I used to do the same but stopped using copper grease 2-3 years ago and it is so much easier to keep the callipers and pads clean and working well. I found that copper grease just attracts all sorts of grit and crap turning into grinding paste and for no real benefit. From what I remember, there is nothing in the service manual about using grease anywhere on the pads or pins.

[dangerousdave]

A rub with copper grease stops them corroding and makes them much easier to remove next time.

[teecee90]

I’ve got titanium pins in the front and OEM pins in the rear. No rust or corrosion on either. Regular cleaning and maintenance is the key.

[Kenbob]

Thanks for the replies.
Blue spot calipers are great calipers and I have only ever had one seize up on me despite my lack of brake maintenance and riding all year round.
 I recently saw a delboy video where he shows caliper maintenance so I thought before this winter really sets in with the gritters out and about I would treat said calipers to new pad pins all round and a good wash.
Feeling guilty about my Caliper abuse.

[teecee90]

Delboy’s videos are good for entertainment value, but that’s about all....

[kralik]

Where did you get the titanium pins from please?

[coffee]

Delboy’s videos are good for entertainment value, but that’s about all....

+that one 

[teecee90]

Where did you get the titanium pins from please?

https://www.racefasteners.co.uk/product-page/yamaha-r1-titanium-front-brake-retaining-pad-pins-98-06

[kralik]

Where did you get the titanium pins from please?

https://www.racefasteners.co.uk/product-page/yamaha-r1-titanium-front-brake-retaining-pad-pins-98-06

Many thanks👍