Greasing Caliper Slides

[jro909]

i recently ran into the problem on gmt-800s where the rear raliper slides on disc brakes dry out and end up dragging...and needless to say with a 350 buck repair bill i'd rather not toast another set via dragging brakes...so my question to the experts, how often do they need to be greased? i have to the dealer do all of my repairs/ service and they did not even offer to install those hidious guards that GM came out with as a solution

[hrspwr]

Dont grease......anitsieze.

[jro909]

like i said i let the professionals do the work on my truck, so i have no idea what they used on them..

[hrspwr]

It all depends on who you bring it to. Some grease, some dont even clean them, and some clean them and put them back without anything. I find that grease becomes really stiff when put on the slides after a couple heat cycles. I use aniseize and have not had an issue with it.

[rmalinow]

I suggest using proper caliper grease, made for temperatures in brake systems.