25-08-17, 05:45 PM
Quote:Interesting opinion on use of grease (copper or otherwise) on brakes ...
That fella is an absolute and total utter fud. Not to mention 15 foccing minutes effing on about foc all. No I didn't last long either.
I've always put a thin smear of copper ease on the back of my pads and on the retaining pins. Stops the brakes squealing and allows you to get the pins back out again.
As per photo I apply a thin smear of red rubber grease to the piston before pushing back in. Red rubber grease is not just for the seals, it is suitable for use in the dry zones of vehicle hydralic brake systems which are prone to corrosion - ie and particulary so in this country - the pistons. My seals are original and my pistons imaculate and the brakes work like new and my bike is often out in the wet.