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 Posted: 02:32 - 02 Dec 2019 Post subject: Drum Brakes |
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Yes it's me again What would be the best grease to use for drum brake parts?
I have on hand: copper, silicone, lithium, teflon and molybdenum. Will any of these do the job?
Also, I read somewhere you can put grease on the pads to stop them squeaking. That doesn't sound right  ____________________ Royal Enfield Continental GT 535, Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter |
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Sister Sledge wrote: | Drum brakes have SHOES. Disc brakes have PADS. I never ever had shoes that squeeled.
You're confusing this with disc brakes - I'm well aware that you watch YouTube vids for advice but whatever you do, do not watch Delboy doing things to bikes and copy it. Actually don't copy how he uses tools or anything. |
Haha! I meant the surface of the shoes. They are the pads, no?
Regarding advice ofc I watch YouTube. You get a good idea of whether someone has any confidence and enthusiasm about the job in hand but there are exceptions like Delboy and Americans It's either that or bug you guys all the time. And the other bike forums have too many autists for my taste
The grease on pads was on some on-line article I (mis)read. Poor wording vs ignorance, a potential lethal combination! ____________________ Royal Enfield Continental GT 535, Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter |
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I use black molybdenum grease.
As a general rule, high load/low movement (eg a metal pivot on a steel bush) = Black Moly. grease. Low-load/High speed (eg wheel bearings) = LM grease.
The molybdenum is good for this application because it's metal on metal. The molybdenum disulphide will hang about and lubricate the metal-on-metal even if the grease film is broken/missing.
If you know any car mechanics, see if they have some leftover sachets of black grease from ball joints/track-rod ends. It has a very high moly content, really good quality grease.
You need to grease the cam pivot well (some older bikes even have a grease nipple here) and a THIN smear on the cam and pivot pins. I usually put a very thin smear on the springs to stop them rusting.
You shouldn't touch the friction material with anything but brake drum (with the possible exception of a bit of emery paper/chalk if you have to profile them in).
I put copper grease on the splines to stop them seizing. ____________________ “Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 5 years, 218 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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