Servicing Caliper Pins

[revrnd]

I've tried searching for info about servicing the caliper pins, but can't seem to find anything.

 

If anyone has removed their calipers (especially HD models) for servicing, could they post here? In the past I've had the brakes serviced by a garage and/or dealer to prevent them from seizing. I figure now being retired I can do this service myself on a regular (annual) basis.

[nickvrebel]

I'm guessing you live in one of the areas that use a lot of salt on the road? (I've only seen snow a couple times in my life:))

 

to "service" the caliper pins, I wouldn't think that there is anything more involved than to pull them, clean all surfaces with brake cleaner, apply a light coat of fresh grease to the pins and reinstall.

[wtbrowne]

Try here! http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=313310

[JBDragon]

Try here! http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=313310

 

I use a Special Synthetic Brake Caliper grease. It's in a small Tub type container and includes a small brush. This stuff will LAST, it won't melt and get all over your brakes when they get HOT. I lube everything that moves. Any slider pins get Lubed, I also Lube where the End of the Pads ride in the Caliper bracket, I also Lube the end of the Piston that hits the back of the Pad, and the other side the hits the outside back pad. This will help with Squeaking issues also.

 

When you replace your Pads, I'm all for O.E. Pads. Look how long your first set lasts before you go replacing them with Aftermarket and you get no where near the same life. Also less problems with Squeaks, and really aren't much more, hell may be cheaper then a set of GOOD Aftermarket brake pads.

 

Flushing your Brake Fluid is also really Important!!! Brake fluid absorbs Water, at a point, Usually in a couple years you start to have issues. If you don't want your Pistons to start seizing up, or issues with your ABS unit which can be very costly, a Fluid flush in cheap in comparison. Take it someplace and get it Power Bleed!!! Flush all the old out and have all NEW in. This is the BEST way I think. I've done Vacuum bleeding and think is stinks in comparison. Brake fluid is clear or just a light tan color when new. When it's Dark Black, that's really BAD. That black you see, that comes from the hoses in your systemand the rubber seals in your Calipers and/or wheel Cylinders.