Elan, thank you! The finish sounds like the flat black appearing black oxide finish. If so, they have to stay well oiled to keep rust at bay and that attracts dirty which retains moisture. You don't want oil near your pads. Also, given the aluminum of the caliper you don't want water trapped in the threads so if you don't need to use blue 242 thread compound.
Maybe the dealer might have them new and I can find a dealer like South Sound Honda up near Olympia to give me a great price, relatively speaking...
Thanks again,
David