I have been diving deep on the Frankenbrake discussion on ride monkey. Brake nerds there recommend a grease that is compatible with mineral oil or dot accordingly, but not brake fluid because it washes away too quickly. And definitely a very light coat so as to not get everywhere and contaminate the pads.
I appreciate the comment above, warning about over lubing pistons and needing some friction. I hadn’t heard of this but it makes sense. I may not lube after cleaning unless I notice an issue although I have never done a piston cleaning myself yet. I will be a bit worried about accidentally pushing out pistons, I have done that before and it sucked (do brake work with scrap cardboard floor protector in case of spills) but didn’t ruin the calipers.
Great article overall, I appreciate the pictures and that diagram from park. Cam, just check step 2 for 4 piston calipers. In the same section I believe you refer to the calipers and the pistons as rotors. Not a big deal, obviously just a typo/ brain fart but something to maybe edit. Thanks for the write up!
March 12, 2021, 6:01 p.m. - Skeen
I have been diving deep on the Frankenbrake discussion on ride monkey. Brake nerds there recommend a grease that is compatible with mineral oil or dot accordingly, but not brake fluid because it washes away too quickly. And definitely a very light coat so as to not get everywhere and contaminate the pads. I appreciate the comment above, warning about over lubing pistons and needing some friction. I hadn’t heard of this but it makes sense. I may not lube after cleaning unless I notice an issue although I have never done a piston cleaning myself yet. I will be a bit worried about accidentally pushing out pistons, I have done that before and it sucked (do brake work with scrap cardboard floor protector in case of spills) but didn’t ruin the calipers. Great article overall, I appreciate the pictures and that diagram from park. Cam, just check step 2 for 4 piston calipers. In the same section I believe you refer to the calipers and the pistons as rotors. Not a big deal, obviously just a typo/ brain fart but something to maybe edit. Thanks for the write up!