Brake Grease

[JackIIA]

Well, did a quick search and couldn't find anything on the site regarding brake grease, so here's my question...

What should I use and where can I get it, preferably here in the States? (I'm looking for the proper grease for packing boots etc.)

The bible references (I believe) Castrol Girling Red Rubber Grease; Terry's Site references WAKEFIELD/GIRLING rubber grease No 3 (red)....but the long and the short of it, I can't seem to find a reasonable supply of either.

I see folks on other chat sites (UK) talking about having a huge tub of the stuff for $5. I saw a three oz Lucas branded container out of the UK for a good deal more, plus fees, shipping, etc., and that was the only one I saw. Is a safe alternative to use silicon based greases or is there some reason that isn't a good idea.

Local, cheap and large would be ideal!!

[daveb]

I've used the permatex green disk brake grease for that application without any trouble so far. also used it to rebuild the booster on my old RR.

[thixon]

http://www.pbr.com.au/products/replacement/ancillary.shtml

[gudjeon]

For rebuilding of brake components that come into contact with fluid- I always use good old plain Vaseline. It lubes stuff for assembly and dissolves in BF. Used it for many moons in remanufacture of brake components where I used to work and is compatible with anything.

[KingSlug]

http://www.lbcarco.com/

http://www.hdrogers.com/

http://www.rdent.com/

[JackIIA]

Guys,

Thanks for the links and advice. After posting here, I contacted Castrol in the UK (who does carry it) and they gave me their U.S. distributor (which doesn't carry it and needed to "investigate a source" . Pretty funny.

I ended up getting it as a favor from some folks in England. I have never heard of Vaseline. That would make things a ton easier. Do you just put a hunk of that in the rubber boot of the transmission brake extender? I'd assume if it's rubber safe, that wouldn't be a bad move...assuming it doesn't liquify at higher temps (a big assumption).

Thanks again.

[gudjeon]

Tranny brake extender? Just use good old white grease (lithium) in those parts. I use the Vaseline on parts that come into contact with brake fluid.

[KingSlug]

I prefer to use the correct parts/supplies. Brakes shouldnt be hobbed together with non-spec parts or supplies. Vaseline may work, but it probably isn't spec and I would hate to contaminate a new brake system.

Jared


try http://www.rdent.com/ parts page



Red Rubber Grease
We can supply this hard to find lubricant for cylinders and calipers in a 500 gram tub. Red Rubber Grease $27.00

[JackIIA]

Jared - thanks for the source...bookmarked!