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Easy-X Super Spammer
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Posted: 03:32 - 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 ____________________ Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter |
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stinkwheel Bovine Proctologist
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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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