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Lubricate or Don't Lubricate Brake Pads?
I took the car to a independent and they said lubrication isn't required. What's your thoughts? lubricate or don't lubricate? i have a 2006 X5 3.0 |
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Does he mean applying that blue liquid they put on the metal plates that snap on the brake pad to prevent squeeling. I dont believe bmw pads have them.
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You should not need any"lubrication"???? Try properly bedding the pads and rotors first. Search bedding brakes. There some info on the site some where.
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There is no lubrication installed from the factory. After your car left the factory, the heating and cooling cycles, and the corrosive atmosphere will cause the brake components such as the caliper housing, caliper bracket to rust. BMW recommends the replacement of anti-rattle springs after 48 months of use. And to install 81 22 9 407 103 bmw brake pad paste during any brake dissassembly/replacment.
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Do Not lubricate the two pins, they are designed to be dry, as per BMW.
The 'lubrication' being referred to is an application of high temperature grease, on the ears of the pads where they contact the calipers. This isolates the pad and helps with any squeal. Some mechanics will apply a goop to the back of the pad to isolate the pad from the piston or caliper. Lots of companies make similar products. I don't like this in general, as it doesn't tend to stay in place, and it can lead to a soft pedal as it is compressible. In some cases it may be necessary, but try to just get away with the grease on the pad ears.
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I went through a similar situation when I replaced pads/discs. I believe my indy placed some sort of paste/goop or whatever, however they started and continued to squeel for some time after. They have settled down now and all's quiet with superb braking albeit with half a kilo of dust generated each week.
Don't start me on the f*%#*n dust issue. GL
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I wouldn't use the anti-squeal goop either (blue or red stuff). Put a thin coat of hi-temp brake grease between the pad back and the piston, along with the pad ears. You can go with 'dry' pads if the manufacturer has design the pads with an anti-squeal plate on the back.. but its a 'try and see' situation. Still might squeal. Most squealing comes from pad against the rotor, which means its time to rebed the brakes. |
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