Replace Brake Hardware & Get Rid of Squeaky Brakes

[EricTheCarGuy]

Yes, this is a sponsored video, but the info is solid. I had no trouble saying ‘yes’ to this one because I think it’s very good advice.

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[ben missele]

For the silicone paste you use, do you think brand makes much of a difference as long as it’s high temperature? I use Sil-Glyde, which was recommended on a forum a a while ago. Also, would using the same grease on the contact points work in the same way as the anti-sieze?

For what it’s worth, I always replace the hardware when it comes with the brakes. I can’t remember buying brakes that didn’t include it.

Thanks and good video.

[EricTheCarGuy]

[quote=”zx5ben” post=161120]For the silicone paste you use, do you think brand makes much of a difference as long as it’s high temperature? I use Sil-Glyde, which was recommended on a forum a a while ago. Also, would using the same grease on the contact points work in the same way as the anti-sieze?

For what it’s worth, I always replace the hardware when it comes with the brakes. I can’t remember buying brakes that didn’t include it.

Thanks and good video.[/quote]

The brand of silicone doesn’t matter. What does matter is not using petroleum based lubricants. They dry up and cause the pins to seize.

As recommended in the video, I use antisieze on the brake pad contact points, not silicone.

[Jason White]

OE brake pads are another way to keep noise down.

[EricTheCarGuy]

[quote=”Jasonw1178″ post=161267]OE brake pads are another way to keep noise down.[/quote]

I agree. As I point out in this article the pad material is the #1 cause of the noise in the first place.

http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-brake-problems

[Nicholas Clark]

[quote=”EricTheCarGuy” post=161298][quote=”Jasonw1178″ post=161267]OE brake pads are another way to keep noise down.[/quote]

I agree. As I point out in this article the pad material is the #1 cause of the noise in the first place.

http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-brake-problems%5B/quote%5D.

Eric is so right here. I had squeaky brakes on my old Toyota Matrix, and I asked what brand was best, he suggested Beck/Arnley because those are just rebranded OEM things. Solved the problem. Sage advice.

[James O’Hara]

I got a question for you why do you not use some of that silicone grease on the piston edge that contacts the pad and on the 2 ears that contact the other pad? Have you had bad experience doing that?

Also why do you use the copper only anti-seize as opposed to the 3 in 1 graphite, aluminum, copper style?

[EricTheCarGuy]

[quote=”MDK22″ post=162598]I got a question for you why do you not use some of that silicone grease on the piston edge that contacts the pad and on the 2 ears that contact the other pad? Have you had bad experience doing that?

Also why do you use the copper only anti-seize as opposed to the 3 in 1 graphite, aluminum, copper style?[/quote]

I’ve found silicone washes away at the pad edges. I don’t like putting anything on the backs of the pads because it can get messy. I have no real preference for the copper anti-seize, it just takes a long time to go through a can.

[Scott Nancekievill]

[quote=”EricTheCarGuy” post=162613][quote=”MDK22″ post=162598]I got a question for you why do you not use some of that silicone grease on the piston edge that contacts the pad and on the 2 ears that contact the other pad? Have you had bad experience doing that?

Also why do you use the copper only anti-seize as opposed to the 3 in 1 graphite, aluminum, copper style?[/quote]

I’ve found silicone washes away at the pad edges. I don’t like putting anything on the backs of the pads because it can get messy. I have no real preference for the copper anti-seize, it just takes a long time to go through a can.[/quote]

I have a question about the difference between Silver Grade(3 in 1) and copper anti-seize other then a slight temp difference(copper being a higher temp rating) is there any real advantages of one over the other ie climate, road conditions etc.

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