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Bendix Highlight the Importance of Correct Lubrication When Replacing Brake Pads
Brake manufacturer Bendix have issued guidance notes on the importance of lubrication when replacing brake pads and the need to use the best product for the job.
Any grease will do the job temporarily, points out the company - even systems and will last the life of the brake job.
the company, “from the coldest mornings to the scorching heat gener- ated by hard-working brakes on a mountain descent – temperatures that will melt a conventional grease. Exposed to the worst undercar conditions, continuous jets of road water in downpours and clouds of protect and lubricate brake systems under extreme duty conditions.”
Bendix highlight the following areas where Bendix Ceramasil Brake Parts Lubricant can help;
1. Fretting and Galling
When two objects move relative to one another, the molecular interaction between the two surfaces leads to wear. Wear occurs by several mechanisms, which material scientists categorise as adhesive, abrasive, fretting and erosion. All of these can be
In a brake caliper, the pads move in their abutment slides not only when the brakes are applied, but also when vibrations are transmitted from the road surface and drivetrain. All of this move- ment can create wear.
In its early stages, wear on the abutments of the caliper is micro- scopic, creating a roughness on the slides. But the damage is cumulative and will get worse over time. Although the brake may the wear on the slides will increase until the pads are no longer able to move freely. Pads jamming in the caliper can lead to many brake problems, including shudder, drag, rapid pad wear and overheating. It is good workshop practice to delay the onset
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Features
Lasting protection against friction, water and corrosion Noise dampening compound
Waterproof and chemical resistant
Extreme temperature range
Non-melting Extended tube nozzle
Lasts the life of the brakes
Silences calipers
Resists pressure cleaning and extreme conditions Delivers extreme temperature protection to 1650 °C
Will not run out of the brakes onto the friction pads or rotors Allows for easy application in tight spaces
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