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Old 01-26-2014, 05:37 PM
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Regarding the caliper grease, I thought it was for the back of the pad to prevent squealing. It appears that you are saying a grease can be applied to the pistons and bores. I thought that only brake fluid was supposed to be in that area.
No no no!

I don't want to give that impression at all - different stuff. There is an assembly paste that can be used for the sealing of the pistons in the bores - different from a tiny tiny smidge of anti-seize on the back of the pads to stop them from sticking on the pistons.
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