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Check if the reason is that corrosion inside the bore that cause the sensor to be seized in … if so I would clean the bore to make sure the sensor slide easy in and out, then just use some grease to coat the sensor and slide it in.. clean the excess and you should be good to go 😉
Clean the corrosion in the bore before you install the new sensor. I don’t recommend the use of petroleum based products as they can degrade plastics. If you use anything, try silicone paste to help keep the moisture out. Thing is, no matter what once rust sets in, it’s there for life. No matter what you use, you’re likely to have to deal with the same situation if you have to go back there again.
Eric really likes that stuff.
I’ve been using high temp grease on my brake pins and lubing shoe contacts on backer plates but yet, Eric says use silicone paste.
Why?
[quote=”DaveNewbie” post=96654]Eric really likes that stuff.
I’ve been using high temp grease on my brake pins and lubing shoe contacts on backer plates but yet, Eric says use silicone paste.
Why?[/quote]
As I said in my post, petroleum based products can degrade the plastic of the sensor. If this happens he WILL have to replace it. I also said that any attempt to prevent the rust is likely futile as it’s likely to come back no matter what you use.
I use silicone on slider pins because that’s what they do at the factory where they make them. It’s also recommended by several brake manufacturers. After years of experience I have found it to work best in that application. It’s long lasting, doesn’t dry up, and helps keep the brakes quiet. Besides, mixing lubricants is not a good thing in my experience. I’ve seen many a seized slider pin caused by that practice.
I do not recommend using silicone paste on the pad contacts, or backing plates. For that I use anti seize. If you’re going to quote me, please do it correctly.
If you want to do things your way that’s OK too. Everyone has their preferences. I’ve throughly explained my position and don’t really feel I need to justify it further.
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