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I've included the parts diagram to be sure we're talking about the same components. The question.... Is it acceptable to use the same lubricant for the slide pins (red), in between shims and pads (blue), and on the pad tabs and pad clips (green)?
I've been using AGS Sil-Glyde on all and the passenger rear slide pins seized last spring. Now the front passenger slide pins are seized. Before I do the front set I wanted to get some opinions if I should be using different lubricants or not. At the very least I will be switching to a different brand. Thinking of Permatex Ceramic Extreme... any thoughts on that?
Right along the same lines here is a question I've thought about. When pushing the slide pins back into the boots should you push the pins in all the way and seat the boot on the pin? Or.. should you push the pin in half way and stretch the boot out to seat it on the pin? The first way seems like it creates a vacuum and pulls the pads in towards the rotor, not allowing them to float of the rotor after breaking. The second way traps air in the boot and, at least at first, seems to push the pad away from the rotor. Seems negligible either way but just wanted to ask.
Thanks all.. Jeff

I've been using AGS Sil-Glyde on all and the passenger rear slide pins seized last spring. Now the front passenger slide pins are seized. Before I do the front set I wanted to get some opinions if I should be using different lubricants or not. At the very least I will be switching to a different brand. Thinking of Permatex Ceramic Extreme... any thoughts on that?
Right along the same lines here is a question I've thought about. When pushing the slide pins back into the boots should you push the pins in all the way and seat the boot on the pin? Or.. should you push the pin in half way and stretch the boot out to seat it on the pin? The first way seems like it creates a vacuum and pulls the pads in towards the rotor, not allowing them to float of the rotor after breaking. The second way traps air in the boot and, at least at first, seems to push the pad away from the rotor. Seems negligible either way but just wanted to ask.
Thanks all.. Jeff