Brake Question about shims/hardware kit.

[FishyMan]

So I am about to put on new pads. The thing is, I use to get a small packet of NISSAN lube for the shims kit and the V clips. This time, NISSAN did not give me the V clips, nor the packet of lube. They told me they don't sell it like that anymore ? Not sure if they are BSing or whatevers.

My question is, can I just use the SMALL GREEN PACKETS of brake lube I see at Checkers? I apply it between the shims and back of the pad right? Or is something else recommended like BRAKE DISC quiet ?

Thanks

[irish44j]

I use anti-seize lubricant, personally. It's pretty similar in makeup to that nasty goldish-colored anti-squeal that Nissan used to give you (and they never gave you enough of it!!)....

[FishyMan]

Any other inputs?

[MrDicks95SE]

+1 on the anti-seize lubricant.

[Delvin]

Its funny how all the people that sit behind their desks and come up with these products for your brakes and never see real world applications of any products and say not to use anti-seize because blah blah blah and it can cause blah blah blah. Whenever I used to get those lil packets of lube I'd leave it in the box and trash it with the old pads. Anti-seize works great and when it heats up it doesn't melt all over the place like the lil packets of lube do.

As for the shims I'm guessing you are talking about the hardware that hold the pads in the caliper bracket. Those dont need to be replaced everytime you replace the pads. All you need to do is take them off the bracket and use a wire brush to clean them up they'll look as good as new. Also, when putting on the anti-seize (or whatever type of lubricant you use) just put it on the surfaces that the pad is going to touch. I normally put a light coat on the hardware, piston, and on the tabs on the caliper that the outward pads go against. Also, DO NOT use anti-seize on the caliper pins/slides unless you make sure you get all the silcone lube out first. Mixing the two will cause the pins to seize and I dont want to get into the issues you can have when that happens. I only recommend using the silicone that is made just for that type of application because it is highly rust and temp resistant. Not sure on how well anti-seize is when it comes to rust resistance but just make sure you dont mix the two or any other type of lube on the caliper slides.

[FishyMan]

^^ So anti-seize holds a lot better than the disc lube one? (green one)
I guess I gotta give that a try.

Thanks.

[Matt93SE]

I don't use any of that crap on my calipers. never had a problem in 15 years.