When replacing or simply servicing calipers, it is recommended to lubricate rubbing, moving parts with special lubricants to ensure the normal operation of the assembly as a whole. The caliper is one of the main components in the brake system, which requires special attention. Here it is important to monitor the condition of the guides for the clamping brackets, the so-called "fingers", as they are the most vulnerable spot. Moreover, the importance of periodic lubrication is indicated even in the "manuals" of manufacturers, for almost every model.

In the photo: caliper guides and anthers

It is important to understand that if you use inappropriate means, then the effect can be reversed, up to jamming of the “fingers”, pads, pistons. The same awaits drivers whose guides work "dry". Dirt, moisture gets on them, subsequently clogging them and leading to improper operation of the device, the block is not fully pressed, it starts to wedge, and the like.

On the left, the guide is lubricated at the factory and is in good condition. On the right - the guide is not lubricated, as a result, it has become attached. Photo — drive2.ru

What lubricants are suitable?

In general, they impose standard requirements on the type of effect of the lubricant and its composition. So:

First of all, this is the temperature regime, since the caliper, in principle, operates at extreme temperatures, the lubricant must be appropriate. The minimum sustained heating from 160 degrees.

High operating conditions even at sub-zero temperatures.

It is important that the lubricant is not aggressive to rubber products, as well as plastic. Since there are anthers on the “fingers”. If an aggressive component gets on them, the rubber may swell, and simply will not stick to the “finger”. Often, such lubricants include the usual ones - lithols, greases. None of the above is suitable, as many would not mind. Their main purpose is to remove creaks and rattles.

Weather resistance - snow, rain.

Grease on the guides. So please read the reviews carefully before buying.

Until some time, there was a steady idea that classic greases, lithols are also suitable for lubricating guides, however, as already said, they are aggressive to rubber and plastic. Therefore, the choice should fall on specialized lubricants based on mineral, synthetic oils and natural thickeners. Their properties allow the lubricant not to drain from the guides (good adhesion), to remain temperature resistant. In addition, "synthetics" are not aggressive to seals, resistant to water, acidic liquids. The temperature threshold is usually over 250 degrees.

Specialists distinguish two groups of products, according to the initial composition, that are suitable for lubrication:

1. Mineral. These are pastes, as they are also called, based on mineral water with the addition of various thickeners. The most popular thickener is bentonite, which contains metal particles and acids. The main feature of such lubricants is, in principle, the absence of temperature fluctuations from 50 to 180 degrees. The most famous products from companies: Plastilube VR 500, Loctite LB 8106, Molykote G-3407.

2. The second group of pastes has the property of universal, that is, they are equally suitable for "fingers" and pistons, cylinders. Moreover, they are compatible with rubber, plastic, etc. The basis uses "synthetics", however, refined and with the addition of thickeners and special additives. Additives are designed to improve anti-acid, anti-wear properties. Manufacturers stand out: LOCTITE LB 8021, Mannol 9896 Kupfer, SLIPKOTE 220-R and Permatex 20356, 85188.

Among domestic proposals, we can recall the MS-1600, TsIATIM-221 (with the prefix F, also designed for pistons), UNIOL-1. The latter is recommended in the "manual" for the Vases, but it is difficult to find it. The universal Slipkote 220-R and Anti-Quietsch-Paste are very popular in the domestic market (pay attention to the marking so as not to buy anti-creak).

By the way, regarding the domestic CIATIM-221, if it is suitable for all other parameters, then the temperature regime is only up to 200 degrees. Therefore, they often use it on Russian Lada cars, some budget foreign cars like Chevrolet, KIA, Hyundai. If you actively use the brakes, then the grease will simply leak out and that's it.

Do guide rails always need to be lubricated?

No matter how they think, however, today, not for all “fingers”, there is a need for lubrication. The fact is that manufacturers such as TEVES, LUCAS, ATE have structurally provided that the movement of the guides does not occur directly through the rubber seal, but through a special plastic sleeve. If necessary, you can buy a repair kit (including anther, bushing, guide and even a bracket, from some manufacturers) or simply polish the guide if there are no serious developments.

By the way, lubrication will not help with serious wear on the “finger”. This is the second case when buying a lubricant is not justified to eliminate knocking. There is only one solution - the purchase of new "guides".

The third point is when, when working out on the brackets themselves, the owners try to compensate for this with grease. In such cases, similarly, the lubricant simply cannot cope, and will still be heard. Therefore, the only right way out is to buy new spare parts, or try to restore it by consulting with specialists.

How to properly lubricate? How often is this done?

The first thing to remember is to first inspect the assembly for damage, perhaps a wear has appeared or the anther has torn. Not infrequently, after long-term operation, the formed wear on guides or brackets becomes the cause of knocks and squeaks. Then the most deliberately replace the old parts with new ones. Now there are enough repair kits, even for the most advanced brands of the brake system.

There is nothing complicated in lubrication, the main thing to remember is that the rule does not apply here, the more the better. Only three grams are enough for one “finger”, you do not need to coat it with a “mountain”. Because the excess can get on the pads, it's a bad thing if it's on the friction linings. As you can imagine, the quality of the brakes will deteriorate significantly. Do not forget to check the course of the guides after assembly, whether they are movable as before.

As for the timing of lubrication, how often it needs to be done, there are no exact and scheduled periods. Those manufacturers who advise doing this agree that it is enough to lubricate after each replacement of pads, discs, pistons, purchase of a repair kit. Well, of course, if you hear knocks, squeaks, then it will not be superfluous to check, lubrication may be needed.

Conclusion

I would like to summarize as follows, remember that not every car needs lubrication of the guides, check with the manufacturer what he specifically says. Perhaps there are plastic bushings for which there is simply no point in lubrication. For example, for domestic Lada, although it is recommended to use CIATIM-221, its temperature regime is not suitable for aggressive driving. The main requirements were put into the article, try to follow them.

In addition, pay attention to the condition of the “fingers”, anthers, repairs may be needed, etc. Approach the choice of lubricant responsibly, consider your own driving style.

This unpleasant and loud defect is known firsthand to many drivers, and it causes a completely different reaction. Most often, the owner prefers "not to interfere with the car's work" - after all, it's the easiest way, and the "sound" does not particularly affect the operation of the braking system itself. However, there are many meticulous motorists who struggle with sound in various ways - for example, lubricating the guides and even refining them.

What to lubricate

It would seem, what could be easier than lubricating the caliper guides? Many owners do just that - during the next “bulkhead” of the brake system, they take and lubricate their fingers with whatever comes to hand. As a rule, lithol and its derivatives, as well as graphite, are in the garage assortment. The more advanced are puzzled by the search for a specialized composition designed specifically for use in the nodes of the brake system.

And now - a surprise: in most cases, both of them are doing it wrong! Yes, the caliper guide pins do need to be lubricated, but by no means with what is usually considered a suitable lubricant, even if it is positioned that way in an auto shop.

Car manufacturers produce guide lubricants under their own brands.

Here is a list of original OEM lubricants from some automakers with part numbers:

• BMW 81 22 9 407 103, 83 23 0 305 690;
• FORD/Motorcraft D7AZ-19A331-A, XG-3-A;
• Volkswagen/Audi G 052 150 A2;
• LAND ROVER RTC7603, SYL500010;
• HONDA 08C30-B0224M, 08798-9027;
• MAZDA 0000-77-XG3A;
• NISSAN 999MP-AB002;
• SUZUKI 99000-25100;
• TOYOTA 08887-80609;
• CHRYSLER/Mopar J8993704;
• Volvo 1161325-4.

There are also lubricants that are produced by manufacturers of auto components and "chemistry" under their own brands:

• ACDelco 89021537 (10-4022);
• Federal Mogul F132005;
• FTE Automotive W0109;
• Stahlgruber 223 1712, 223 1729;
• TRW Automotive PFG110.

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Such different lubricants

Unfortunately, in the vast majority of cases, car dealerships (both online and offline) will usually offer “wrong” - that is, anti-creak grease, which simply cannot be used in guides!

The fact is that copper and ceramic anti-creak pastes are designed to be applied to the back of the pads and mating elements of brake calipers, but they are not suitable for "guides" for several reasons. Firstly, after lubrication with grease, lithol, "graphite" and other mineral oil-based lubricants, the rubber anthers of the fingers almost always swell, stop sticking to the fingers and, in fact, simply cease to perform their function.

Secondly, only special greases based on synthetic oils and a thickener are suitable for lubricating guides. Due to this, the lubricant becomes refractory and does not "drain" from the guides after heating, and also does not coke over time from exposure to water and high temperatures. High-quality specialized lubricants hold up to + 300С without any problems, but at the same time they are non-aggressive to seals. At the same time, such lubricants not only do not melt, but also do not dissolve in water, alkalis, dilute acids, brake fluid, as well as methanol and ethanol.

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The use of the wrong lubricant in practice can lead to the opposite effect - that is, the lubricated guide pins turn sour in the caliper, due to which the floating bracket loses its mobility, and the pads begin to wedge and overheat.

On thematic forums, hundreds of pages are devoted to choosing the “right” lubricant for guides, but at the same time, the theoretical calculations and practical reviews given often contradict each other, which leads to even more confusion.

One of the most common universal lubricants is the American Slipkote 220-R DBC, although its price is somewhat “biting” - they ask for about a thousand rubles for an 85-gram tube! Slipkote lube is also available in "disposable" 10-gram sachets, which are noticeably cheaper.

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In car dealerships, under the guise of a suitable composition for guide pins, they often offer a fairly common grease Liqui Moly Bremsen Anti-Quietsch-Paste (art. 7573, 3077, 3079, 3074) in gray-blue color, but the manufacturer himself is currently positioning it as an anti-creak paste and It is not recommended to use for lubrication of guides and bookmarks in anthers. It contains a ceramic filler that has heat resistance up to 1200C, while the synthetic base can thermally degrade much earlier.

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In the production line of this German manufacturer there is a suitable Anti-Quietsch-Paste (art. 7656) in red, which does not affect rubber and plastic elements, but at the same time withstands heating up to + 250C.

The VAZ car repair manual prescribed the use of UNIOL-1 waterproof grease, made on the basis of petroleum oils, to lubricate the guides. As a rule, in our time it is almost impossible to find it on sale, but it is quite possible to find an analogue-substitute - CIATIM-221 calcium grease. It is produced in accordance with GOST 9433-80 and is intended for the lubrication of various rolling bearings. There is also a fluorinated version of CIATIM-221F, which, thanks to the use of ultrafine polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), provides improved extreme pressure and antiwear properties.

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CIATIM-221 is inert to polymers and rubber, and also provides a temperature range from -60C to +150C, while maintaining short-term heating up to 200C, due to which it is suitable for use on most "low-speed" cars like front-wheel drive Lad, but there are several "buts ".

Firstly, the dropping point of CIATIM-221 according to GOST 6793-74 is about 200 degrees - that is, in many cases, with the active use of the brakes, it can melt and leak out, so it can hardly replace the “branded” foreign-made lubricants prescribed for applications on modern foreign cars.

Secondly, CIATIM-221 is very expensive and is usually found only in large containers, while just a few grams are enough to lubricate the guides. That is why lubricant manufacturers usually sell them in small bags - but, as you already understood, it is important not to confuse anti-squeak lubricant for brake system components with the “same” product for guides.

Lubrication of the guides does not always solve the problem of knocking - as a rule, when working out in the holes of the caliper brackets during the ride, the parts still move, which leads to extraneous sounds.

Lubricate or replace?

For some cars, you can purchase caliper repair kits, which include anthers, pins and fasteners. True, often the guides are made by no one knows who and from what - that is, from "raw" metal, and the geometric dimensions are not always maintained correctly. Some mechanics manage not to change fingers, but, without further ado, simply ... rivet them with a hammer! After that, the guides can simply jam in the caliper ...

This is what the finger looks like after being “repaired” with a hammer.

Many car owners have encountered the fact that the calipers began to rattle even during the warranty period. Contacting an authorized dealer often ended with the replacement of complete assemblies, since not all manufacturers produce individual brake caliper parts as spare parts. At the same time, for Russian VAZs and some foreign-made cars, both clamps, and "palms", and brake cylinders can be purchased separately, and factory-made!

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I thought about painting the calipers — I began to pick up a repair kit. I found a repair kit - I came across a bunch of articles about lubricants. In general, I figured out with grief in half - what and what to smear!
What the sellers in the store will offer you upon request " grease for calipers"- these are copper and ceramic pastes, which after a while dry completely and jam everything to the certs. They can only be smeared with the places where the pads rest in the caliper and the pistons contact the pads, they go like anti-creaking PASTES.
For the same reason, the guides cannot be smeared, including with graphite and copper grease ... it will dry out and wedge. As it turned out, you can’t smear them with lithol either - the anthers swell, the lubricant flows out.

Now what is needed. Need silicone synthetic high temperature grease. This is how it will work.

Of the universal ones, this is Slipkote® 220-R DBC (tube 85gr)

There is also a 10 gram package.

Information.

Here's where you can smear it.

as analogues from manufacturers, these are:
. BMW 81 22 9 407 103, 83 23 0 305 690;
. CHRYSLER/Mopar J8993704;
. FORD/Motorcraft D7AZ-19A331-A, XG-3-A;
. HONDA 08C30-B0224M, 08798-9027;
. LAND ROVER RTC7603, SYL500010;
. MAZDA 0000-77-XG3A;
. NISSAN 999MP-AB002;
. SUZUKI 99000-25100;
. TOYOTA 08887-80609;
. Volkswagen/Audi G 052 150 A2;
. Volvo 1161325-4;
. ACDelco 89021537 (10-4022);
. Federal Mogul F132005;
. FTE Automotive W0109;
. Stahlgruber 223 1712, 223 1729;
. TRW Automotive PFG110.

Now in order...
If you bought a repair kit (for example, this one):

Choose your own manufacturer.
From the factory, the guides are loaded with "niglube rx-2" or "niglube rm" grease (Niglube RM - Orange, Niglube RX2 - Bright red), makes "nippon grease". The orange grease in the repair kit is what it is. Separately, the RX-2 can be purchased under the Subarovsky number 000041000

Made for subaru.
The red grease in the repair kit is a grease for the piston boot, made by "cosmo oil", can be bought under Toyota number 08887-01206:

Compound
-Base Oil / Base oil CAS number # 9003-13-8 is Polyalkylene Glycol (polyalkylene glycol oil) - 74-79%.
-Thickener (lithium soap) - 12-17%
- Additives - 7-12%.
Lubrication is prescribed by the manufacturer (in this case, Toyota, not Cosmo Oil Lubricants Co., Ltd.) for the master cylinder lip and piston. Consumption of one tube per 100 Toyota vehicles.
For lubricating rubber bands, namely anthers. By no means for guides, as many people think and do (even the official TOYOTA Service is guilty of this)
Along with the original anther kit comes a bag of pink grease.

In general, between the anti-squeak plate and the pad, as well as in the guide pads (not in the caliper fingers!) You can use "ATE Plastilube" ("Bosch superfit" seems to be the same), number 03.9902 - 1001.2,
Mineral-based lubricant, undesirable for rubber, up to +180 C

There are several varieties of this lubricant.

There is also Toyota grease TOYOTA DISC BRAKE SHIM GREASE 5 g, p / n 08887-80409:

Black color.

Compound
- silicone oil
- silicon dioxide (silica gel)
-graphite.
Application in anti-creak plates, as well as in pad support plates.

Solid oil, lithol-24, graphite, grease for CV joints is not allowed! Guides will wedge!
And further. Bremsen Anti-Quitsch-Paste, art. 7585, 7573, 3077, 3079, 3074 blue-grey has a synthetic base and microceramic filler. It has heat resistance up to 1200 ˚С, that is, after the thermal degradation of the synthetic base, the ceramic filler remains the antifriction and non-stick component.
Application area:
For brake systems, it is recommended as an anti-creak paste. Apply to the back and sides of the brake pads in a thick layer to reduce vibration and squeak when braking. Do not use as a lubricant for caliper guides and pads due to the birth disease of all high-temperature pastes - coking during overheating and water ingress. It is also not recommended to lay the paste under the anther of the brake working cylinder. Failure to follow these recommendations often leads to souring of the caliper guides, as a result, the mobility of the compensation bracket is disturbed, the pads are warped, they are wedged and the brakes overheat.

Red lubricant for brake systems: Anti-Quitsch-Paste, art. 7656 - a package of 10 grams, the closest analogue of Parmatex Plastilube paste (green). Without fillers and silicones, it interacts well with rubber covers and anthers, heat resistance up to 250 ° C, which is quite enough for its field of application.
Application area:
Lubrication of the guide pins of the caliper, laying under the anthers of the brake cylinders to protect against corrosion and dirt, water penetration. Does not lose consistency during operation. Should not be used as an anti-creak paste due to insufficient heat resistance.
To summarize:

Anti-squeak pad treatment, Brake disc seat - Bremsen Anti-Quitsch-Paste, blue

Lubrication of the caliper guides, Bookmark under the anther of the brake cylinder - Anti-Quitsch-Paste, red.

The content of the article:

(-) - Grease the brake caliper guides "Rubber grease", Toyota). Therefore, I don’t bother and smear my own and her and also coat the gum of the caliper and the gum of the guides.

About the logo. The Toyota logo is a triple oval. The two inner ovals, arranged perpendicularly, symbolize the strong relationship between the client and the company. In addition, if you look closely and turn on your imagination a little, then in these ovals you can see the image of all six letters of the brand name T, O, Y, O, T, A.

From the description: Lubrication of brake calipers (cuffs and anthers) Toyota - (100 gr.) (Code: -) Original lubricant for rubber products of brake calipers: Guides (anthers).

Toyota - works fine. Inside this tube is the usual Toyota red grease. The same as in the previous red tube.

FORUM AND CHAT RULES. In the attachment I give lubricants in accordance with the recommendation of Toyota. The rattle became less, but remained.

Guide Lubrication - Toyota Corolla / All about Toyota Corolla

But what about the official answer from Toyota. This rattle is finally tired. I found more information on Toyota lubricants for brake maintenance. Where to buy grease for caliper guides? At the beginning of the topic there is this number! The original lubricants used at the factory are not sold even by dealers, and their best counterparts are given.

Can it lubricate brake cylinders?

Toyota Rubber grease test 08887 01206

Brake calipers are an important structural element in the car, which ensures the safety of movement. It is necessary to regularly monitor the condition of this unit and carry out its quality maintenance. To do this, it is important to know what kind of lubricant to use for guide calipers.

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Conditions for use of calipers

Disc brake calipers function in difficult conditions of use. They are affected by critically high temperatures, reaching 600 degrees. Especially in situations of sudden braking or when moving along mountain serpentines.

As a result of further heat removal and cooling of the elements, the temperature can be reduced to 180 degrees. Brake calipers (ST) work in conditions of exposure to water, pollution, as well as reagents that road services sprinkle on roads during the cold season. If the piston o-rings wear out during operation of the car, brake fluid may also enter the lubrication system of the calipers. In order to prevent a malfunction in the functioning of the unit, it is necessary to use special lubricants.

Treatment of guide calipers with grease

Requirements for lubrication

Below is a list of brake caliper lubrication requirements:

1. The lubricant that is used for CT and other mechanisms should not aggressively affect plastic and rubber elements, as well as elastomers. This can lead to their destruction.
2. If you decide to lubricate the calipers with a new product, then you need to be sure that it is resistant to water, brake fluid and other aggressive compounds. Their contact with the lubricant can lead to its dissolution and washing out of the system.
3. The tool must be resistant to work at elevated temperatures - from 180 degrees and more. If the lubricant does not have this property, during operation it will melt and come out of the nodes.
4. A high-quality substance will be able to work without problems at critically low temperatures. It is desirable that the product does not lose its properties in frost down to -50 degrees and is able to maintain its original characteristics in such a cold.

Lubricants such as Litol, Nigrol or graphite paste are not suitable for machining parts, as they cannot withstand the aggressive conditions in which the calipers operate. These products quickly dissolve and coke, which negatively affects the anthers. As a result, the use of lubricants that are not intended for calipers can lead to jamming of the cylinder pistons and guides. This is fraught with brake failure.

The Garage TV channel provided a video that details how the elements of the brake system are lubricated.

Types of lubricants

Now we will analyze the types of heat-resistant, high-temperature and silicone lubricants.

Synthetic or mineral pastes with added metals

Such substances are included in the group of heat-resistant extreme pressure agents. Aluminum lubricants operate in a wide temperature range, which, depending on the manufacturer, can vary from -185 to +1000 degrees. The basis of the product is a mineral or synthetic base. Manufacturers add thickeners to the composition, as well as particles of molybdenum or copper.

The group of synthetic or mineral products includes the following subspecies:

• complex, which are based on copper, graphite and aluminum, as well as thickening substances;
• copper, consisting of graphite and copper powder;
• metal-free ceramic products, they use ceramics, as well as magnesium silicate;
• lubricants developed on the basis of molybdenum or copper disulfide.

Mineral oil based pastes

Many car owners choose refractory products based on mineral oil. The basis of the substances is bentonite, which is used as a thickener. Manufacturers add fatty acids and metal particles to the composition. The main advantage of such tools is the possibility of stable operation at temperatures from -45 to +180 degrees. Their use is allowed in machines that are operated in gentle conditions.

User Vyacheslav Ivanov in his video conducted an experiment on the use of two popular types of lubricants for brake systems.

Synthetic oil pastes

This type of lubricant for guide calipers is considered the most common and versatile. It can be used not only for ST, but also for other components of the vehicle's braking system. When developing the lubricant, a refined synthetic base and a complex of additives are used. Thanks to additives, the substances become resistant to oxidation, corrosion and provide anti-wear properties to parts. The composition also contains thickening substances.

Synthetic-based lubricants are characterized by positive properties.

They do not dissolve in brake fluid or water, nor in acidic and alkaline formulations. Lubricants do not evaporate and have dielectric characteristics. A tool for processing guide calipers on a synthetic basis is able to successfully perform its functions in the temperature range from -40 to +300 degrees. Car owners can use these substances for rolling, sliding and other elements that operate at elevated temperatures and high pressures.

User John KroN in his video demonstrated how the procedure for processing guide calipers is carried out using the example of a Toyota Corolla car.

Overview of lubricants for calipers and guides

Consider a list of lubricants based on silicone and other elements that, according to consumer reviews, are considered the best.

So, what kind of lubricant to use for guide calipers:

Molykote CU-7439

Molikot is made in the USA on the basis of copper powder and a semi-synthetic base. Many car owners choose this particular lubricant to process caliper guides. It effectively performs its functions at temperatures from -30°C to +600°C, resistant to high pressure. Also, this product is not washed off under the influence of moisture and does not dissolve, it is characterized by low volatility.

Practice has shown that Molikot effectively protects parts of the brake system from the effects of rust, sticking and souring. This tool has received approval for use from manufacturers Nissan, Subaru, Honda and Land Rover.

MS-1600

Russian made product. Grease belongs to the category of high-temperature and universal. The product works effectively in the range from -50°C to +1000°C. In practice, this lubricant functions well under the negative effects of aggressive reagents, acidic and alkaline compounds, as well as liquids. With regular use, the product does not destroy rubber seals and plastic elements of the car's brake system.

One of the main features is considered to be non-stick characteristics, and the lubricant is also resistant to corrosion. The manufacturer recommends using this product on the sides of brake pads, non-working surfaces, and pistons and guides. The lubricant does not interact with brake fluids of the DOT 3 group, but its use is not allowed if the DOT 5 “brake fluid” is filled in the car.

XADO VeryLube in the form of a spray

This tool is considered a more budget option. Its use helps prevent jamming of the pads. It is supplied to the market in the form of a green aerosol. The substance perfectly copes with its duties at temperatures from -35°C to +400°C. According to the manufacturer, the product does not adversely affect rubber seals and parts. To use the lubricant, it is necessary to apply five layers, while waiting for each of them to dry.

Slipkote

In addition to the main purpose, this tool can be used in drinking water supply systems. Reviews from car owners confirm the high quality of the lubricant, but finding it on our market is not so easy. It effectively performs its functions, operating at temperatures from -46°C to +299°C. It is produced on the basis of synthetic fluid, thickening substances and special additives. Thanks to additives, the substance is resistant to rust and oxidation.

This tool has high anti-wear characteristics, which allows you to increase the service life of calipers. The lubricant was originally used by many automotive manufacturers, and it is sold to the market by the brands Toyota, Permatex, Loktite, Penzoil, etc. Despite many advantages, this tool has one drawback - high cost. Grease must not be used on machines equipped with drum brakes.

Liqui Moly

Some car owners believe that it is better not to find a lubricant. But judging by the reviews and the results of technical tests, the product cannot be classified as high-quality, it has many drawbacks. According to official data, the grease is heat-resistant, its use is allowed at temperatures from -40°C to +1200°C. Despite the fact that the product was initially positioned as a substance for treating calipers, its status was subsequently changed to an anti-creak lubricant. This is due to the fact that during the operation, many buyers experienced all the shortcomings and inefficiency of work.

The official website of the manufacturer indicates that it is not advisable to use Liquid Moli for guide calipers. But in many stores, this substance is positioned precisely as a means for ST.

Brembo

A lubricant that, thanks to anti-wear and anti-corrosion additives, effectively treats and protects calipers from the negative effects of brake fluid and water. Its use allows you to save parts from rapid wear and jamming. Brembo products are supplied to Porsche, Mercedes, Nissan, Chrysler, Audi, Fiat, etc.

Permatex Ultra

Designed for processing elements of the brake system, operating in harsh and aggressive conditions. The use of the product is allowed for lubricating bushings, plungers, couplings and pins. Laboratory studies have shown that the substance effectively protects calipers from water, corrosion and can perform its functions both in wet and dry environments. The operating temperature range is -40°C to +204.4°C. It is allowed to use the substance in internal and external mechanisms made of rubber or plastic.

Lubrication does not adversely affect parts made of ethylene propylene rubber. The use helps to prevent squeaking of disc brakes, sticking of pins and bushings, as well as the formation of new sounds in the operation of the brake system. According to official data, this tool is superior in its technical characteristics to other lubricants. The basis of the lubricant does not use petroleum products, as well as silicone. The tool is safe for the environment.

TRW

The lubricant is designed specifically for the treatment of guide calipers of the auto brake system. Its use is relevant in all mechanical assemblies, hydraulic devices operating with DOT 3, DOT 4 and DOT 5.1 class liquids. Does not have a negative effect on rubber, perfectly protects system elements from rapid wear. It is allowed to use for processing bearing devices of sliding and linear movement located in couplings, as well as bushings and spokes.

The fluid is characterized by excellent resistance to high loads and moisture, increased adhesion and rust protection. The tool is fully compatible with the materials from which the anthers and cuffs of the guides are made. The basis of the substance is synthetic oil and a thickening substance Li-complex. It is not allowed to use the agent for processing aluminum parts and elements operating under conditions of increased loads. Do not use the substance in brake lining bearings and for lubricating sliding surfaces.

What and where to lubricate

Things to consider when using a lubricant:

1. If there is a creak and other third-party sounds during braking, the anti-creak plates must be treated with the product. It should be noted that parts must be lubricated on both sides. The part that is installed to the piston of the working cylinder does not need to be processed.
2. To simplify the procedure for moving the piston, its surface is treated with a lubricant. In this case, it is important not to overdo it, since the excess part of the substance will eventually begin to be squeezed out of the anthers.
3. During the operation of the car, it is necessary to regularly process the springs that are used to press the pads. It would be useful to lubricate the surfaces of the latter. It is not allowed to lubricate the friction layer, which is considered to be working.
4. With the help of a lubricant for brake guides, it is necessary to process the so-called fingers, that is, the calipers themselves. The amount of substance must be sufficient. But if there is a lot of lubricant, then it can get on the working surface of the pads, which should not be allowed.

The cost of lubricants

The price of the product depends on its quality, the volume of the tube and the manufacturer. The average cost of lubricants for guide calipers of a car varies in the region of 60-200 rubles. The cost of more expensive funds can be up to 1000 rubles.