kersh4w

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i think that image sums it up pretty succinctly. i teased the seal out after 5 minutes. but i'd like to know what i can do so i dont fear ripping it when im retracting the brake piston in the future.

staticlag

grease it

kersh4w

iTrader: (3)

with what?

Razz1

Any thick greae will do. Wheel bearing grease.

don't use too much.

invasion08

iTrader: (7)

Gloves? who wears gloves

ken-x8

Grease? Really? I've never heard of anyone greasing rubber parts on brakes. Generally, the only thing used to clean or lube that kind of thing is brake fluid. Seals get lubed with brake fluid. If a boot does not slip on dry, use a few drops of brake fluid.

Speaking of boots - that part is a dust boot, not a seal. If it tends to do that when retracting the piston, retract it slowly and guide the boot along the way.

Ken

staticlag

Any grease works fine.

kersh4w

iTrader: (3)

pretty boys with dates on the weekends.

Startl_Respons

Yeah but we saw your pic that you tried to stick in the face of that girl in the other thread. People were like what the hell. Are you sure girls go for you?

Go48

DO NOT USE A PETROLEUM GREASE ON RUBBER! It wil swell the rubber and make it useless. Use a dielectric grease that is safe for rubber.

BTW, I think that is a dust shield and not a seal. If it was a seal, you would have brake fluid gushing out all over the place.

invasion08

iTrader: (7)

Yes that is a dust shiled

TrochoidMagic

use silicone lubricant. it goes on lighter