Permatex Silicone Brake Lubricant - 24129
- Part #:
- 24129
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- PER
Brake caliper lubricant, or brake caliper grease, is designed to lubricate your vehicle's brake calipers, brake pads and hardware, and the caliper guide pins to help prevent friction and noise. Brake grease is typically 100% silicone-based and is made to withstand the heat caused by braking. When servicing the brake system on your vehicle, brake caliper lubricant must be used at every contact point, except the brake pad or rotor friction surfaces, to ensure that the brake system functions at its best.
Various places on the braking system require brake grease. When you step on the brake pedal, the brake pads are compressed by the brake caliper to make contact with the spinning brake disc, resulting in friction that slows the vehicle.
Failing to grease parts of the brake system during reassembly can lead to noise and poor brake system performance. In some cases, it may also be necessary to grease brake parts again before a complete brake service, especially if you often drive in dusty environments that could contaminate the brake grease and prevent it from performing as it should. If your brake caliper sticks due to a dry guide pin, it may compress the pads unevenly, causing premature or abnormal wear. Poor braking or uneven wear on your pads are both signs that your caliper pins may not be properly lubricated. Squeaking or other minor noises from your brakes may also be attributed to brake pads or other parts sticking due to a lack of brake grease. It's important to use 100% silicone grease designed specifically for lubricating brakes, as regular grease may overheat and collect more dirt, limiting its lubricating abilities. O'Reilly Auto Parts carries the correct brake grease for your complete brake job. For information about how to install brake pads and rotors or when to change your brake pads, you can also visit our How-To Hub to learn more about how to properly service brakes on your vehicle.