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If you do it, do it right and lube all the pins on each caliper.
I got a bottle of some Mobil 1 Synthetic grease, will that do?
If you do it, do it right and lube all the pins on each caliper.
I got a bottle of some Mobil 1 Synthetic grease, will that do?
I only recommend synthetic lube specifically made for high temperature brake usage. I have used Sil-Glyde for many years without fail. If you go to an auto store, they should have it, or similar on their counter.
Thanks for the response guys. Guess I'll go buy some brake specific grease. Now I have to do research on both of these. They both have good reviews. I also saw some ceramic brake grease from Permatex in those single serve ketchup packets for like $1.25. Maybe I will buy 2 since I don't intend on doing more than 1 brake job every 2 years.CRC makes a good brake grease, been using it for years.https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned)
I've been saying for 2 years. My post #19 of this thread shows my less than 1000 mile brakes didn't have much lube on it, or inside the caliper body pin holes. And the grease was a dry solid. It's very easy to add some Syl-Glide or silicone brake lube of choice to these pins. 24,000 miles later and all my pads look nearly new.
What is the torque rating on the caliper bolts? (front vs back)
So turns out my pins were bad...one side was stiff and the other frozen...I checked both rears before winter, both slid in and out like they should and had the boots tightly sealed so...salt is getting past what appears to be a tight seal and corroding the pins til they seize..this is a bad design and needs a recall imo.
Anyone suggest a good caliper? Mazda oems gotta go...
When you checked the calipers the last time, did you re grease the pins?
If there was an abundant amount of silicone grease on the pins and the boots were tight against the ends it would have sealed the area for salt to get in.
It was not the OEM Mazda calipers or design that was the problem. It was most likely the lack of amount of lube from the factory. Your next set of calipers, OEM or not, will do the same thing if there isn't a lot of grease in there to lube and seal out contaminants.
Your next set of calipers, OEM or not, will do the same thing if there isn't a lot of grease in there to lube and seal out contaminants.