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OK to use for brake caliper lube?
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mmm76
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Jul 12, 2012, 10:48 PM
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OK to use for brake caliper lube?
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I need to clean & lube my front brake calipers. I know you're supposed to use a silicone based lubricant. My buddy dug out a tube of stuff & said it'd be OK to use. I'm skeptical It's RadioShack Multi-Purpose Lube Gel. It's described as a non-corrosive & non-toxic adhesive lubricant. can anyone advise?
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Hammer Time
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Jul 13, 2012, 3:14 AM
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Never heard of it.
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Tom Greenleaf
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Jul 13, 2012, 3:41 AM
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Forget Radio Shack for automotive brake lube as I bet it couldn't state the tolerances of the product.
You should just buy the right stuff. Brake lube needs a few characteristics not found in all lube products. Must tolerate heat, be 'rubber' friendly, impervious to washing out from water as much as possible.
Silicone greases are usually in that category but will vary in properties. Buy the right stuff - too important with brakes to fool around,
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mmm76
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Jul 13, 2012, 1:34 PM
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Must tolerate heat, be 'rubber' friendly, impervious to washing out from water as much as possible.
It says it's non-corrosive & won't break down or decompose. Also it does not attract dust, is impervious to salt & fresh water & works in -45 to +450F.
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Discretesignals
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Jul 13, 2012, 1:37 PM
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Does it say that it is designed to be used on brake systems?
Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.
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re-tired
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Jul 13, 2012, 9:13 PM
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as stated --use the lube thats rated for a particular application . chemist are paid big bucks to create lubes for different applications. you would not use axle grease for your hair or vicks for sex lube . OR WOULD YOU....
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