You’re cruising toward a column of cars waiting at a stoplight. You apply your brakes and are rewarded with a sound that, like fingernails on a chalkboard, raises goose bumps on your neck – and maybe the blood pressure of the driver in front of you. Sound familiar? Like everything else automotive, an annoying noise…
If you have to knock out your pads with a hammer at change over then think how much extra effort is needed by the piston to move the pads onto the brake disc – and since the caliper delivers a fixed amount of force, the extra effort needed to move the pads means less force…
ProSlip PIN is the only branded lubricant specifically specifically for sliding caliper pins. The synthetic PAG Lithium formula is recommended by Mercedes Benz and Toyota – no other formula is. ProSlip PIN is a very low friction lubricant. Why is this important? A brake caliper hardly moves under operation – a very slippy grease…
What is the difference between ‘synthetic’ and ‘non-synthetic’ brake lubricants? What follows is an article on ‘base oil’. It is here on the ProSlip site to help the DIY motorist understand what they are buying when they chose a brake ‘grease’. Base oil choice is vital when making a lubricant. Cheap base oil will not…
Here is an article of interest ..It is written by a technical member from Mintex and is a review of Mintex Ceratec compared to copper grease. Ceratec is a ‘brake grease’ sold under a variety of brands uncluding Pagid and Ceta-tec. This article is interesting because it is a. Written by someone who works for…
Where a trip can’t be avoided however, the RSA has these ‘top ten safety tips’ for driving in freezing conditions. Get a grip. Remember your only contact with the road surface is your tyres so it’s vital that they are up to the task in icy and snowy conditions. Check your tyres, including the spare…
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