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Review on 🔧 Permatex 85188 Ultra Disc Brake Caliper Lube: Superior Lubrication in Convenient 0.5 oz. Size by Mike Palma

Revainrating 2 out of 5

NOT for misrepresentation of rubber/caliper pin

I'm not a mechanic but bought this product for my caliper guide pins which I think most people buy it for. I've seen the fine print that for metal finishes it was much later than fact. I think virtually every caliper bolt has some rubber components (dust boot, bushing, etc) so that label is TERRIBLE. Evidence of the misleading/false advertising is that on their Amazon page they "ensure critical caliper pins, bushings, BUSHINGS and pistons remain lubricated throughout the life of the pad". - Bushings - the most interesting. rubber bushings. It can't be used on rubber, so it's a flat lie. The instructions say two different things. Otherwise it seems to work well with metal to metal. It just annoys me that I didn't read the fine print taped to the caliper guide pins 3 weeks ago and then realized I needed to take the caliper pins out and give the pins and rubber boot a thorough clean with brake cleaner and a rag. suitable silicone paste for it. Clearer directions please.

Pros
  • Nice packaging
Cons
  • Negative impression