Brake lube?

SteveSarre · Dec 5th, 2016, 14:28

Hi all

I am going to work on my front brakes. (V70 T5 302mm).

Mintex strongly recommend **not** using copper grease on their components.

http://mintex.com/practical-tips/?lang=en-gbr

What do people use (on various brands of disks and pads). For example to stop the hub surface from rusting, and to help the pads move in their guides? What about between the pads and the caliper pistons?

Thanks
Steve

Mjcole · Dec 5th, 2016, 15:17

Hi,

I work in a garage and Copper grease is always applied to the areas contacted by shoes, pads etc. The application is light and prevents squeals occurring.

Mike.

ITSv40 · Dec 5th, 2016, 19:10

For metal to metal, copper grease is the best. The most important thing is to apply in the same way a seaside landlady makes sandwiches. Wipe a small amount on and wipe it off. It only needs a very small amount.

I've always used copper grease on Mintex and Ferodo pads and never had a problem.

rudi dudi · Dec 5th, 2016, 21:41

Copper grease though still widely used is a little old fashioned.It was never designed as a lubricating grease but primarily as an anti seize compound.

Some modern alternatives are a dedicated brake grease (Ceratec/Ate plastilube) or another is Ceramic grease.

No rights or wrongs just plenty of choices.

Austin160 · Dec 6th, 2016, 10:38

Mintex. Good luck with long and effective service from this once top brand. Now believed to be a "bought out" brand name.

Montana · Dec 6th, 2016, 10:52

I have been a long user of copper grease on the moving parts of the brake calipers & pads, however recently got some of this
http://www.paddockspares.com/pm972-m...9UAaAhYD8P8HAQ

Manufactured by Mintex and which is what they will be referring to.

Dec 5th, 2016, 14:28	#1
SteveSarre Premier Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 15:16 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London/West Country	Brake lube? Hi all I am going to work on my front brakes. (V70 T5 302mm). Mintex strongly recommend not using copper grease on their components. http://mintex.com/practical-tips/?lang=en-gbr What do people use (on various brands of disks and pads). For example to stop the hub surface from rusting, and to help the pads move in their guides? What about between the pads and the caliper pistons? Thanks Steve __________________ V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Man. 1999 Red V70 2.5 10V Auto 1998 Green C70 T 20V Auto Conv. 2001 Blue, C70 T5 Auto Conv. 2000 Blue V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Auto 1998 Green, V70 2.5 10V Auto BiFuel 1999 Red (scrapped) V70 20v Auto 1999 Green (scrapped)

Dec 5th, 2016, 19:10	#3
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:47 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	For metal to metal, copper grease is the best. The most important thing is to apply in the same way a seaside landlady makes sandwiches. Wipe a small amount on and wipe it off. It only needs a very small amount. I've always used copper grease on Mintex and Ferodo pads and never had a problem. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

Dec 6th, 2016, 10:38	#5
Austin160 Master Member Last Online: Oct 29th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Cardiff	Brake lube? Mintex. Good luck with long and effective service from this once top brand. Now believed to be a "bought out" brand name.

Dec 6th, 2016, 10:52	#6
Montana Master Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 19:47 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Accrington	I have been a long user of copper grease on the moving parts of the brake calipers & pads, however recently got some of this http://www.paddockspares.com/pm972-m...9UAaAhYD8P8HAQ Manufactured by Mintex and which is what they will be referring to. __________________ 2007 XC70 SE Lux D5 https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=305815 Previous: 2006 XC90 D5 , 2008 V50 2.0D

Dec 5th, 2016, 15:17	#2
Mjcole New Member Last Online: Aug 25th, 2017 10:02 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Kidwelly	Hi, I work in a garage and Copper grease is always applied to the areas contacted by shoes, pads etc. The application is light and prevents squeals occurring. Mike.

Dec 5th, 2016, 21:41	#4
rudi dudi DPF free.FCUK Greta he he Last Online: Mar 28th, 2024 13:38 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bristol	Copper grease though still widely used is a little old fashioned.It was never designed as a lubricating grease but primarily as an anti seize compound. Some modern alternatives are a dedicated brake grease (Ceratec/Ate plastilube) or another is Ceramic grease. No rights or wrongs just plenty of choices.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)