Lin -
That's just a generic insert for pads used in modern
multiple-pot brake calipers. There is no need for
grease... but you need the squeal shims!
Cheers,
Alan
'53 BN1 '64 BJ8
--- linwood rose <linwoodrose@mac.com> wrote:
> Hi all,
> I am putting new Mintex brake pads in my rebuilt
> calipers for my 60 BT7
> restoration. The instructions with the pads say,
> "The contact surface
> of the pad backing plate/caliper guides as well as
> of the pad backing
> plate/brake pistons are to be slightly greased with
> a special grease
> following the instructions of the vehicle
> manufacturer."
>
> What is the purpose of the grease? What type of
> "special" grease does
> one use? I see nothing in the shop manual about
> this.
>
> Do you only insert shims if "squeel" dictates? My
> old assemblies did
> not have shims.
>
> Thanks as always. Learning something every day!
>
> Lin Rose
> 60 BT7
> 50 AN5
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