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20-04-09, 07:54 PM
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Caliper sliders, which grease?
As above really, what grease should I use on the caliper sliders (the bits of metal that mount the calipers to the forks)?
I have: Copper grease Castrol LM grease Shell Retinax LX2 Ultra high load bearing grease my guess would be the Shell stuff but just wanna make sure... |
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20-04-09, 08:12 PM
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Re: Caliper sliders, which grease?
copper grease.... but not to much...
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20-04-09, 08:15 PM
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Re: Caliper sliders, which grease?
How much movement is there supposed to be between the sliders and the calipers? Mine move soo easily can compress them between finger and thumb
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20-04-09, 08:43 PM
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Re: Caliper sliders, which grease?
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20-04-09, 08:45 PM
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20-04-09, 08:50 PM
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Re: Caliper sliders, which grease?
Are you on about the pins which the caliper sliders on?
Do not use copper grease there, LM is fine, but rubber grease better.
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20-04-09, 08:50 PM
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Re: Caliper sliders, which grease?
i would not copper grease on the sliding pins as its abrasive, use LM,
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20-04-09, 09:28 PM
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Re: Caliper sliders, which grease?
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 Part 7, the pegs that fit through the rubber boot things and into the caliper body. LM grease is ok here then? Cheers. |
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20-04-09, 09:56 PM
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Re: Caliper sliders, which grease?
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20-04-09, 10:10 PM
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Re: Caliper sliders, which grease?
Suzuki Silicone Grease can be replaced with good old red rubber grease?
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