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Old 10-12-2013, 02:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Jooseppi Luna View Post
OK -- I have a slightly related question. When I put new brake pads in our Sienna, I forgot to put the little packet of lube that came with the pads on the pad sliders... is that a bad thing? Should I take the calipers off again and lube the pads?
Best practice is to remove the pads, clean out their sliders with a wire brush (don't breathe brake dust) and apply thin coat of paste to the sides & back of the metal pad backing plates. Otherwise you may well get brakes that squeal like an unhinged troll.

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Gerry


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