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Offline PrsCustom22j

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Is it possible to...
« on: April 12, 2012, 05:09:23 PM »
over tighten the front caliper and have it squeak more than usual?  i mean it used to squeak before, but after i replaced my front fork seals and put new springs in (progressive), it seems to squeak waaaay more and louder than before.  haha 
Any recommendations on getting rid of the squeakiness?

thanks in advance,

Sirsqueaksalot     ;D


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« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2012, 05:15:44 PM »
Is it adjusted properly at the caliper adjusting bolt? Have the pads become contaminated during disassembly?
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« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2012, 05:35:47 PM »
remove your pads and clean any gunk out that may be there. get a 99 cent package of disc brake lube from your local auto parts place and put on the back of the pads. walla!! fixed!! also make sure your dead pad is adjusted correctly.
do a 5 minute search to see what i mean.
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« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2012, 05:42:05 PM »
Disc brake lube from the auto parts store is probably petroleum based and is definitely the wrong lube to put on or near the SOHC4 brake pads.
Personally, I don't care to have lube creep into my brake pads/rotor.  But, that WILL quiet squeal. ::)
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« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2012, 06:31:40 PM »
yes two tired you are probably 100 percent correct about the stuff from the auto parts store being petrolium based.
but the end result is it cured my brake squeal with oem pads. if you have any other suggestions what to use i am definatly all ears!!
thanks for the help.
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« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2012, 06:54:09 PM »
The correct grease is Dow Corning High Vacuum silicone grease.  Completely unphased by heat (up to 500F in my tests, oven wouldn't go any hotter), doesn't creep or weep.

Um, there have been several threads about this stuff....

Maybe a 5 minute search would show that?   ;D ;D

Sorry, couldn't help myself.. :-[

Cheers,  ;D
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« Reply #6 on: April 13, 2012, 01:51:39 AM »
Search has been broken for a few days.  :-\
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« Reply #7 on: April 13, 2012, 06:56:41 AM »
my bad two tired..forgot about the dow corning grease. 
thanks!
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« Reply #8 on: April 13, 2012, 04:02:08 PM »
Quote from: TwoTired on April 12, 2012, 06:54:09 PM
The correct grease is Dow Corning High Vacuum silicone grease.  Completely unphased by heat (up to 500F in my tests, oven wouldn't go any hotter), doesn't creep or weep.

Um, there have been several threads about this stuff....

Maybe a 5 minute search would show that?   ;D ;D

Sorry, couldn't help myself.. :-[

Cheers,  ;D

And, the bit about the Dow High Vacuum grease is in the FAQ.  Not being a smartarse here; check the FAQ - I often try searches about random things, get frustrated, finally check the FAQ and there's the info.  It's happened to me more than once and you'd think I'd learn...  So, moral of the story - check the FAQ and chances are it's in there.  If not, then spend 5 minutes searching.  (Or 10 minutes until you remember that the search function seems to be wonky. ;D)

Cheers,
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« Reply #9 on: April 13, 2012, 04:32:39 PM »
the caliper adjust bolt seems fine and i doubt i damaged the pads during disassembly.  i just ordered some Dow Corning High Vacuum silicone grease off ebay, so i'll let u all know how everything turns out.  thanks for the recommendation on the grease TwoTired.

thanks for chiming in everyone.

the help is appreciated. 

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« Reply #10 on: April 24, 2012, 08:15:34 PM »
I'd like to thank u all for the advise...especially twotired for recommending Dow Corning High vacuum silicone grease....it worked like a charm!  no more squeaky brakes.


thanks again guys,

John
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« Reply #11 on: April 24, 2012, 09:19:11 PM »
What kind of a deal did you get on Ebay for a tube of that Dow Corning High Vacuum grease ? I need some also.
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« Reply #12 on: April 24, 2012, 09:46:34 PM »
i paid like $22 including shipping for mine.  they are all over ebay... just search it.
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