Brake Caliper Guide Pin Lubrication
Floating caliper guide pins allow the caliper to move as the pads apply and release. Dirt, damaged boots or unsuitable lubricant can restrict that movement. We clean and inspect the guides rather than adding grease over old deposits. Lubricant selection follows the design requirements and compatibility with rubber parts, since individual components can have different lubrication rules. Corrosion or wear may require more than servicing, and those limitations are explained. Caliper movement is checked after assembly.
What's included
- Remove accessible guide pins and assess their boots.
- Clean and check for corrosion and wear.
- Apply compatible lubricant as required by the mechanism.
- Reassemble and check free caliper movement.
More details
Floating caliper guide pins allow the caliper to move as the pads apply and release. Dirt, damaged boots or unsuitable lubricant can restrict that movement. We clean and inspect the guides rather than adding grease over old deposits. Lubricant selection follows the design requirements and compatibil
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