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Brakes 1994 disc brake questions.

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Alley Oop

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Lucked out recently and got a pair of 1994 Mustang spindles with complete disc brake assemblies. Going to have to store them for maybe a year or two before I get my next Mustang. The pads and rotors appear to be in good condition.

I’d like to store them so that they are ready to install.

Do I apply anti-squeal compound to the backing plate?

Do I apply high temp brake grease to the the caliper piston?

Do I apply high temp brake grease to the backing plate where it contacts the caliper piston?

Do I apply high temp brake grease to the edge of the backing plate where it contacts the caliper?

Thanks in advance.
 

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I apply grease to all contact points plus the slide pins. So I usually apply it to where the pads ride on the Caliper bracket, the piston face and the two prongs that touch the outer pad. I also use a less is more approach and it seems to work quite well.

I use synthetic high temp brake grease
 

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Thanks for the reply.
Do you apply any anti-squeal compound?
 

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Alley Oop said:
Thanks for the reply.
Do you apply any anti-squeal compound?
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No. Anti squeal tends to be gluelike so I avoid it. Brake grease can be used as a lubricant and for antisqueal purposes as it can be left exposed as well. Antisqueal compounds aren't s good lubricant.

I use synthetic, silicone based Brake grease. Don't use petroleum based as it causes rubber to swell
 

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Thanks Mustang5L5.
 
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