brake caliper servicing

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dagsy
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brake caliper servicing

Post by dagsy »

what type of grease do you need to use to service the caliper piston, boots etc. in the workshop manual it just says rubber grease??
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You should make sure you use a grease designed for brake calipers; they get hotter than most other parts of the car. Just go to the auto parts store and look for a grease specified for brakes.
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Kelly
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Post by Kelly »

Disc brake grease.
its red in color.
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dagsy
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Post by dagsy »

similar to the red stuff you use on the cv joints then??
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Post by ciper »

No. You can also get green brake stuff.
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Post by LegacyT »

you can alos get clear stuff that looks like silicone. The best is OEM BMW bremklatplaste (I think thats how its spelled) comes in a small silver condom package size.

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Post by dagsy »

now, by pure chance would i be lucky enough for anyone to have part numbers for the servicing kit??
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