What can I use instead of copper grease?

Copper grease isn't the best stuff for braking systems as it's oil based and therefore can attack rubber seals. What you should use is rubber grease. Castrol do what they call Red Rubber Grease specifically for such applications. A pound of that should last you a good few generations.

Is copper grease same as normal grease?

The grease is created through a procedure that combines oil with soap. This imparts a sticky quality to the grease which enables it to cling to the surface it has been applied to and stay in place longer. Copper grease is an anti-seize grease as opposed to a lubricant.

Do you need copper grease on brakes?

The reason to use copper grease on anything exposed to high temperatures is that the copper enables it to transmit the heat quickly away, otherwise the grease would simply burn up. When you put it on the brake pad backing use it sparingly.

What can I use instead of a copper slip?

That said, aluminium is a pretty good (in fact, possibly superior) substitute for copper in this application, and widely available. The top of a coke can, cut off, gives you a clean up tool which can be used for scraping off corrosion.

What can I use for brake grease?

Super Lube® Silicone Lubricating Brake Grease can also be used to dampen vibrations between disc brake pads and caliper pistons. It should NOT be applied between the pads and any noise suppression shims. Use it sparingly on the back of a bare pad or between the pad shim and caliper.

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Can you use regular grease on brakes?

That's why ordinary, general-purpose chassis grease should never be used for lubricating brake components. It won't hold up. What's needed is a specially formulated, high-temperature brake grease that can withstand the heat, and also not harm rubber seals or plastic bushings.

Can I use aluminum anti-seize on brakes?

If you use it on caliper slides they will seize up and become frozen in place. If you use it to lubricate the pads they will also become stuck and not move properly.

When should you not use copper anti-seize?

Copper Grade Anti-Seize is copper in color and is not recommended for applications where copper is prohibited. Like Silver Grade, Copper Anti-Seize protects metal parts against rust, corrosion, galling and seizure at temperatures up to 1800° F.

How do you apply anti-seize to bolts?

Screw the nut on the bolt all the way up the shaft. Then, unthread it off. This fills in the anti-seize evenly between the bolt and the threads, ensuring proper coverage for effective lubrication. Apply under the bolt head before installing.

What is anti-seize grease?

Anti-seize products are applied to bolts, fasteners, flanges and other clamped interfaces to prevent galling, seizing and corrosion, as well as lubricating to ease disassembly.

What kind of grease do you use on brake pads?

Our recommendation is to go with silicone and PFPE-type brake caliper grease formulas that can withstand temperatures between -40 and 392 degrees Fahrenheit. Polyglycol follows, working well in temperatures between -40 and 257 degrees Fahrenheit.

What happens if you don't use brake grease?

Don't ever put lubricant on the inside of the drum where the shoes/pads contact the drum. This will cause the brakes to stop working, and could be very dangerous. Use lubricant on the backing plate.

What anti-seize for brakes?

3M Copper Anti-Seize Brake Lube is a metal to metal lubricant for brake systems, spark plugs, oxygen sensors and more. This blend of particle-sized metals in a semi-synthetic grease is engineered to withstand extreme pressures and intermittent temperatures up to 2000 degrees F, maintaining free movement between metals.

Is lithium grease better than copper grease?

Use lithium for most other applications except when in contact with rubber (brake caliper parts etc) as the petroleum content will attack the rubber, use a red rubber grease there. As Paul says, copper grease is an anti-seize compound, it's not a lubricant.

What type of grease is best for wheel bearings?

Is it OK to use never seize on lug nuts?

But experts tell us not to use any lubricant, including anti-seize compound, on wheel studs or nuts. The tech folks at Tire Rack state: "Torque specifications are for dry threads only. The fastener threads should be free of oil, dirt, grit, corrosion, etc. It is important NOT to lubricate hardware threads or seats.

When should you use never seize?

Never-Seez Regular Grade is ideal for applications where the metal parts are exposed to temperatures up to 1800°F. It's important to ensure that the desired application allows the presence of copper, given that this product is formulated with copper, graphite and aluminum.

Is aluminum anti-seize better than copper?

Typically, copper-type anti-seize has a higher temperature tolerance than aluminium - about 1000 degrees C for copper and 850 for aluminium. Ballpark. Nickel-based compounds go up to about 1300 degrees C. Some non-metal ones like calcium fluoride can do that as well.

Is white lithium grease anti-seize?

White lithium grease automotive uses

White lithium grease is used to keep components moving smoothly, free of friction and seizing. You can also apply it preventatively to protect against rust and corrosion.

Is copper paste the same as anti-seize?

COPPER PASTE is a high temperature anti-seize lubricant. A soft, copper-coloured paste, based on micronised copper powder and synergistic anti-oxidant, anti-corrosion and anti-wear additives suspended in a premium grade stable oil.

What's the difference between copper and silver anti-seize?

The copper-colored lubricant can be applied at temperatures as low as -20°F (-29°C). Similarly, Loctite Silver Grade Anti-Seize is a heavy-duty, petroleum-based lubricant that resists temperatures up to 1600°F (871°C), and is designed for long-term durability.

Can I spray WD40 on my car brakes?

WD40 should not be put on your brakes since it can reduce friction where it is needed and even break down and damage brake components. While spraying WD40 may temporarily reduce a brake squeal or squeak, it could also cause the brakes not to function correctly when you need them most.