Caliper Slide Pins

[cm581978]

So over the course of a year, Ive had the caliper slide pin sound of death. Ive had the pins lubricated twice but both times, the sound has come back. I want to try this on my own and ensure I use the correct stuff to cure the sound from coming back. Do I want to use any special kind of brake lube?

 

[FIVE-OH]

So over the course of a year, Ive had the caliper slide pin sound of death. Ive had the pins lubricated twice but both times, the sound has come back. I want to try this on my own and ensure I use the correct stuff to cure the sound from coming back. Do I want to use any special kind of brake lube?

What sound, squeal?

 

[06silverbullet]

you talking about the banjo bolts?

 

[JEWC_Motorsports]

Replace them and i use the following,

http://www.permatex.com/products-2/...ex-ultra-disc-brake-caliper-lube-24110-detail

 

[cm581978]

It's essentially a crunching sound from the time I apply the brakes until a complete stop.

 

[BruceH]

The silicone lubricant is sold at auto parts stores. It's thick and sticks around. Does the sound go away after lubricating?

 

[cm581978]

It does but after a few weeks, it returns. Maybe the side pins are rusting and need replacing?

 

[BruceH]

It does but after a few weeks, it returns. Maybe the side pins are rusting and need replacing?

Get some of the heavy duty caliper pin grease. I'm guessing that regular grease has been used in the past. Also, get some tools and do it yourself. It's the only way you will know it's done right or know the parts condition.

 

[cm581978]

Any brand in particular?

Get some of the heavy duty caliper pin grease. I'm guessing that regular grease has been used in the past. Also, get some tools and do it yourself. It's the only way you will know it's done right or know the parts condition.

 

[JEWC_Motorsports]

Am i on ignore here? lol

 

[cm581978]

Sorry, didnt see the link lol

 

[UltraKla$$ic]

Take some steel wool and clean the pins up real good and shiny then lube them.

 

[JEWC_Motorsports]

Darren he said they are making a grinding sound, probably past the point of steel wool.

 

[UltraKla$$ic]

Darren he said they are making a grinding sound, probably past the point of steel wool.

Didn't see that. Well then just take them out and put Qtips in their place.

 

[skwerl]

Yeah. Q Tips are soft and squishy and won't make grinding noises.

 

[UltraKla$$ic]

Yeah. Q Tips are soft and squishy and won't make grinding noises.

 

[cm581978]

Is this suitable?

http://www.americanmuscle.com/front-brake-caliper-bolt-0509.html#fitment

 

[cm581978]

So Im assuming I have to take the caliper off to do this? Or can I just unbolt the two bolts where the sliding pins are?

 

[01yellerCobra]

You have to move the caliper out of the way. I just did this on our 06 this past weekend.

 

[cm581978]

Was the whole job a long pain in the ass?