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Old 09-14-2015, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by kado1976 View Post
One thing I regret not researching. The Caliper Guide pins according to BMW they dont need to be lubed or greased at all. I did apply a slight amount. Should I go back in a clean them off? Some say they do some they dont.
BMW does not say you don't need to lube them. They say don't lube them. There is a difference.

Depending on the lube, the bushings can swell. That causes sticking.

If some say they do and some say they don't then some are doing the job correctly and some aren't.
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