08-05-17, 06:32 AM
(06-05-17, 11:17 PM)matt7chunk link Wrote: +1 for red rubber grease, Just make sure you wipe off the excess afterwards so grit doesn't stick & collect around your piston.
Why not around the pistons? It stops them from rusting and prevents grit and dirt getting near the seals. Although it may seem like there's a ropey looking collection of dirt it'll only be on top of the grease, and not going any further.
When it comes to cleaning them again next time it will all nicely just fall straight off with brake cleaner spray and a slight scrub of a toothbrush, ready to be freshly greased up again with the minimum of fuss.
As the pads wear down the pistons will only be going outwards rather than inwards anyway as well.
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