Brakes - Poor performance

[Foxspeed]

i use either copperslip or ceratec from mintex

the copperslip if used sparingly on the parts lasts a full year...

the ceratec i have found actually seems to wash off/away and at my last brake strip the pads were beginning to seize slightly so when i next do a pad
change it will be back to the copperslip

 

[Foxspeed]

Copper slip on the backs of the pads :thumbsup:

*you should be able to pick it up from Halfrauds or pretty much any decent car spares shop.

and the top and lower edges of the pads!

 

[luke3]

Would it be worth cleaning inside the caliper when the pads have been removed? If so what would you use??

 

[Rogue]

Oh I thought you meant you lube the pistons. I always use copperslip for the pads.

 

[Foxspeed]

Would it be worth cleaning inside the caliper when the pads have been removed? If so what would you use??

i do yes - just usually use a cloth with a bit of brake cleaner on if i have some - if not just give it a good scrub with a cloth and if theres a bit of corrosion crust i just scrape it off with a bluntish screw driver

 

[Foxspeed]

Oh I thought you meant you lube the pistons. I always use copperslip for the pads.

you cant really lube the pistons due to the dust seal and the hydraulic seal

the copperslip stops seizure and also provides a slight dampening effect to lesson the effect of pad squeal