Is it mandatory to put grease on the back of front and rear brake pads? I noticed on some videos they put grease on the back of the rear brake pads but not the front. putting some new brake pads on a buddys bike this weekend and i didnt put the grease on my pads when i changed them out and just wanna know before i do his.

 

It's not mandatory, no. The brake will not fail to work for lack of grease.

About all the grease does is let the piston move over the backing plate more easily, and therefore hopefully not squeak or squeal.

Use very little grease there, and use only an ultra high temperature brake grease.

If your brakes are working fine and being quiet, I wouldn't bother to go back and take them apart for a greasing.

 

I had the same question last Saturday when I did my rear brakes. I don't know if it is necessary or not, but it's supposed to reduce brake squeal. I ended up doing it. Bought a tube of calliper grease from Advance Auto Parts. Made a template out of masking tape, just like the video showed. One upside to the grease, is it can be used to lubricate the pins.

One tip I picked up on this forum was I cleaned the front rotors with brake cleaner applied with a rag, followed with scotchbrite, and then emery cloth. The result was it eliminated the brake pulse I was experiencing. So for the time being, I don't think I need to replace the rotors (saving some $$).

Lastly, I replaced the brake fluid with fresh Dot 4, recommended every couple of years. I used Lyndall Gold Pads. Overall, I am real happy with their performance and the peace of mind that my brake system has been properly maintained.

As far as the grease goes, for $4, why not? Do it.

 

Permatex anti-squeal works. Never an issue with noisy brake pads.

 

I'd hope you didn't see videos where they put it on the front of the pads

 

Some have shims to eliminate the lube. I still use lube anyway.

 

If you get the stock HD replacement pad kits, only the rear pads come with the anti-noise paste.

 

Grease doesn't sound like a wise thing to use anywhere near brake pads.
Brake performance and grease=poor stopping. Never have seen the need to use it.

 

Grease on brake pads is like Armor-all on tires... Looks good but not very smart...
There are products designed for this...

 

It's not grease , it's a special lubricant and it doesn't migrate to the surface of the pads... Haven't you guys changed brake pads before?