Jersey Royal Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) Hi All, I have a query, with Red Rubber Grease. Heres a link to it http://www.redrubbergrease.com I am rebuilding a set of calipers for a non Tr classic,new seals and pistons. how far do you go with lubrication with this stuff, with reference to the link below isnt this a bit excessive? http://www.redrubbergrease.com/tips-how-to-brake-caliper-failure-repair-with-rebuild-kit.html And looking at a clutch master cylinder http://www.redrubbergrease.com/clutch-master-cylinder-repair-leak-or-failure-with-rebuild-kit.html Also Seems a bit extreme. how would you use it? Thanks Guy Edited January 20, 2015 by Jersey Royal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 A bit overkill to my way of thinking, you can have too much of a good thing. All you need is a very thin layer, smidgeon, these are close fitting components and require only a touch of lube to fit comfortably ! Once the assembly is together, remove all surplus - it's superfluous . . . . Agreed it's good to ensure that the dust boot is sealing well, but you don't want grease working its way onto the pads or discs when it all gets hot. Common sense rules OK . . . . Cheers Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pfenlon Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Hi All, I have a query, with Red Rubber Grease. Heres a link to it http://www.redrubbergrease.com I am rebuilding a set of calipers for a non Tr classic,new seals and pistons. how far do you go with lubrication with this stuff, with reference to the link below isnt this a bit excessive? http://www.redrubbergrease.com/tips-how-to-brake-caliper-failure-repair-with-rebuild-kit.html And looking at a clutch master cylinder http://www.redrubbergrease.com/clutch-master-cylinder-repair-leak-or-failure-with-rebuild-kit.html Also Seems a bit extreme. how would you use it? Thanks Guy Guy if you have some fine, but I have a new tub of the stuff, if you need some, just let me know. FOC, natch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Royal Posted January 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Alec, I thought it was overkill, will only apply a little for assembly. Peter Thank you for your kind offer. I have a small pot of the stuff,i got it from the mainland some time ago as its not stocked at local factors, or wasnt last time I looked Thanks Chaps GUY Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boxofbits Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Hi Guy I always used a little brake fluid just go ease the piston back into the bore, and then a smear of either rubber or silicon grease just to bed the dust seal in position. Nothing else needed. Regards Kevin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodbr Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Hi Guy, I used an Ink cartridge syringe and injected an small quantity of Red Grease into all caliper seals the wheel cylinder rubbers, and the end of master and slave cylinder rubbers. In my view there is so little movement of the pistons and even a tiny cut may allow moisture to sit in the bore causing it to stick. Personally I like to have the bores upstream of the seal coated with grease. Seal inserted with brake fluid Make sure that grease is cleaned off the outside of the rubber dust seal. I normally work the grease into the inside of the seal and wipe excess off until fitted. Rgds Rod Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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