Front caliper pins freezing - Ford Forums

boyer258 · 05-22-2005, 18:38

I have consistent problems with the right front caplier pins freezing and not allowing the caplier to float properly. Three questions:
1. What works best for lubing?
2. How frequent do they need lubed?
3. Has anybody convinced Ford to provide warranty coverage on this item?

reece1 · 05-23-2005, 06:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by boyer258

I have consistent problems with the right front caplier pins freezing and not allowing the caplier to float properly. Three questions:
1. What works best for lubing?
2. How frequent do they need lubed?
3. Has anybody convinced Ford to provide warranty coverage on this item?

use a synthetic grease, we use sta-lube 33 in our shop,we also sell it.
you should be able to get it from any reputable brake & clutch store.
the problem with normal grease it swells the rubbers which makes the slides sticky.you normally only need to lubricate each time you replace pads.
what type of car is it??
also rust can grow under the rubber in the slides, which in turn makes slides tight.

boyer258 · 05-23-2005, 08:31

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Originally Posted by reece1

use a synthetic grease, we use sta-lube 33 in our shop,we also sell it.
you should be able to get it from any reputable brake & clutch store.
the problem with normal grease it swells the rubbers which makes the slides sticky.you normally only need to lubricate each time you replace pads.
what type of car is it??
also rust can grow under the rubber in the slides, which in turn makes slides tight.

Thank you for the information.
It is a 2001 Excursion.