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Old May 16, 2018 | 05:16 PM
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What do most of you use for paste on the back side of brake pads ? When I stopped at the Harley shop today they told me they didn't sell pad pad grease separably.
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Old May 16, 2018 | 08:25 PM
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The stuff from an auto store will work just fine.
 
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Old May 16, 2018 | 10:18 PM
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Hawk brand.

Gearhead Grease Pak.

It's red.

www.hawkperformance.com


Apply 1 or 2 grams on the backside of the pads to silence brake howl.

DO NOT APPLY TO THE BRAKE SURFACE OF THE ROTOR OR PAD.
 
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Old May 17, 2018 | 04:47 AM
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Just get a tube at NAPA and you'll have enough for many yars. Dirt cheap at NAPA.
 
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Old May 17, 2018 | 05:52 AM
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I grabbed a small tube at Advance Auto, it was on the check out counter at my local store. It cost a couple of bucks and had enough in it for 2 or 3 pad changes.
 
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Old May 17, 2018 | 05:54 AM
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You’re supposed to use what? I don’t use anything.
 
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Originally Posted by Uncle G.
You’re supposed to use what? I don’t use anything.
Moly paste or silicone lube.
 

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A very light coat of neverseize in the round contact area where the pistons touch
 
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