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Offline Shik

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brake piston installation, bearings grease?
« on: July 28, 2012, 04:26:53 AM »
Hi,

Can I use bearings grease for car brakes for my cb550?

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Re: brake piston installation, bearings grease?
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2012, 04:35:56 AM »
Some people just put some brake fluid on the actual piston part to give it a little lube when it is pushed back in.Any grease used on the brakes should be of high temp variety. Here is a starter thread to get you going.   http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=104349.0
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