so what non-OEM brake paste are folks using? Is automotive stuff ok?

Bought aftermarket brake pads that didn/t come w/ brake paste so used some I had from OReilly Auto parts for vehicles.

Also, why is it only put on the REAR pads?

 

I find it remarkable that so much has changed in the world in the 8 years since this thread was started, except brake technology.

 

Ketchup is the same as it was 50 years ago.

Is that remarkable too?

 

Why yes. Yes it is.

However, I'd say that in the intervening 50 years, we have a lot more choices for how to flavor our food - hot sauces, etc.

 

allowing parts to move freely is mechanically always a good idea. That's what brake grease on the pins and ears of brake pads and caliper piston seals is all about. You need to use a high temperature grease or anti-seize, and you certainly don't want it on the pad faces.

something between the pad and the caliper piston is there to dampen the fretting that can take place, which makes the noise. You can do it with a grease that lubricates, reducing the friction and the resulting noise. You can do it with a super smooth plate or low friction shim that will also reduce friction and the resulting noise. You can do it with a goo that will basically bond the pad to the caliper piston.

There is nothing requiring you to do only one of these categories. You can certainly do both. Or neither. Though doing neither is not something I'd particularly recommend. Especially if you want good brakes.

 

MMMMMM Ketchup! Lol

 

I use brake squeal on my brake pads. I like the stuff. I also do a couple burn in runs to get them to seat correctly.

 

The paste discussion is long over. We're talking about ketchup!

LMAO!

 

I like ketchup on fries, shrimp, hush puppies, corn dogs, hot dogs, hamburgers, tater wedges, hash browns, fried fish, fried chicken, chicken tenders, chicken strips, poorly cooked steak, .................................................. ........

 

What about fish sticks (not to be confused with fried fish. . . Although I love fish sticks, they're hardly fish). LMAO!