{"id":135696,"date":"2025-04-02T21:17:06","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T04:17:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=135696"},"modified":"2025-05-06T19:04:27","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T02:04:27","slug":"brake-lubricants-where-and-how-to-properly-apply-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/brake-lubricants-where-and-how-to-properly-apply-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Brake Lubricants: Where and How to Properly Apply Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column135696_72bcb6-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column135696_72bcb6-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column135696_72bcb6-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column135696_72bcb6-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column135696_72bcb6-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column135696_72bcb6-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column135696_72bcb6-f3{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column135696_72bcb6-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column135696_72bcb6-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column135696_72bcb6-f3 inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-6ee27e  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-54c629\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading135696_bb5e22-45, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading135696_bb5e22-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading135696_bb5e22-45\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading135696_bb5e22-45 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading135696_bb5e22-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading135696_bb5e22-45\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading135696_bb5e22-45 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading135696_bb5e22-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading135696_bb5e22-45\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading135696_bb5e22-45 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading135696_bb5e22-45\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Apply the brake lubricant on every moving part of the braking system, regardless of the brake system type.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid over-lubricating, as the excess lubricant can drip into places it shouldn&rsquo;t be, possibly affecting part performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The different types of brake lubricants are synthetic grease, silicone, and ceramic-based lubricants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/brake-anti-squeal-paste\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Brake lubricants\">Brake lubricants<\/a> prevent corrosion and ensure your vehicle&rsquo;s brake system components continue moving smoothly. However, improperly applying them could lead to complications and even cause the brake to stop working. That&rsquo;s why it pays to know where and how to apply brake lubricant to your vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Apply Brake Lubricant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where you apply brake lubricant depends on your car&rsquo;s brake system.<\/strong> The two main types, disc and drum brakes, have different moving components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look behind the wheels to determine whether your car uses disc or drum brakes. A shiny metal disc with a caliper signifies disc brakes, while a bowl-shaped drum means your vehicle uses drum brakes. You can also check your owner&rsquo;s manual or consult the manufacturer&rsquo;s website to see if they have the relevant information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"pro-tip-widget\">\n\n    <div class=\"pro-tip-item\">\n        <figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,dpr_auto,q_auto,c_pad\/carparts\/blog\/widgets\/protip\/services-icon\" alt=\", P0442 Code: Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (Small Leak)\" class=\"kb-img\"><\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"protip-desc\">\n        <div class=\"help-tip\">\n        <p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"help-caption\">\n            <p>\n                <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\n                Of course, you have to be completely honest about your DIY auto repair skill level. If you don&rsquo;t know what kind of brakes your vehicle has, you probably need to let a professional work on your brakes.            <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Apply Brake Lubricant on Disc Brakes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned, you should apply brake lubricant on every moving part of the braking system. On disc brakes, these include the following components:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/brake-caliper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Caliper slides\">Caliper slides<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/brake-pad-pin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Pins\">Pins<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/brake-caliper-bushing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Bushings\">Bushings<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/brake-disc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Rear disc brakes\">Rear disc brakes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The area where the pads slide within the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/brake-caliper-housing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"caliper housing\">caliper housing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/parking-brake-cable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Parking brake cables\">Parking brake cables<\/a> and linkage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Use silicone-based brake lubricant when lubricating hydraulic components, like the seals inside the cylinders and calipers. This type of lube enables smooth seal movement while preventing corrosion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Apply Brake Lubricant on Drum Brakes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lubricating drum brakes follow the same rule: apply brake lubricant on moving parts. These include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Backing plate pads against which the shoes move<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Star self adjuster mechanisms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hinge points\/parking brake linkage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parking brake cables<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid lubricating inside the drum where the shoes might make contact because that might prevent the brakes from working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lubricate areas with metal-to-metal contact between moving parts, like where the shoe slides against the backing plate when the brakes are being applied. Applying lube to the adjustable star-wheel separating the shoes is also a good idea, as it&rsquo;s prone to freezing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid over-lubricating, as the excess lubricant can drip into places it shouldn&rsquo;t be, possibly affecting part performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Apply Brake Lubricant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, unless you&rsquo;re having issues with your brakes, there&rsquo;s no reason to lubricate them just for the sake of doing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If, however, you&rsquo;re hearing a squeak from the drum brakes when you apply the brakes sitting still or if you notice during a disc pad inspection that one of the pads is wearing unevenly or a lot more than the other one, it&rsquo;s a good idea to remove the calipers and check the slide pins to see if one of them is stuck and not allowing the caliper to &ldquo;float.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"986\" height=\"588\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/diagram-showing-brake-parts-that-you-can-lubricate.jpg\" alt=\"diagram showing brake parts that you can lubricate\" class=\"wp-image-137127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/diagram-showing-brake-parts-that-you-can-lubricate.jpg 986w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/diagram-showing-brake-parts-that-you-can-lubricate-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/diagram-showing-brake-parts-that-you-can-lubricate-768x458.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/diagram-showing-brake-parts-that-you-can-lubricate-150x89.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 986px) 100vw, 986px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Diagram showing brake parts that you can lubricate | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While the exact steps might vary depending on the system type, here&rsquo;s how the process typically goes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Jack the car and remove the wheel to access the brake components. Turn the steering wheel to the side to get access to the brake caliper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Remove the components you want to lubricate. Refer to the list of parts listed above to know which component you can lubricate. While you&rsquo;re at it, you should inspect the brake pads for wear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Apply a thin layer of brake lubricant to the removed components.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Reinstall the parts you removed and ensure you tighten the bolts holding them in place to ensure the system properly functions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 5: <\/strong>Test everything out once you&rsquo;ve reassembled the components. Ensure the brakes work properly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"564\" height=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/where-to-apply-grease-on-a-backing-plate.jpg\" alt=\"where to apply grease on a backing plate\" class=\"wp-image-137128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/where-to-apply-grease-on-a-backing-plate.jpg 564w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/where-to-apply-grease-on-a-backing-plate-238x300.jpg 238w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/where-to-apply-grease-on-a-backing-plate-150x189.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Where to apply grease on a backing plate | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of Brake Lubricants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three main types of brake lubricants: synthetic greases, silicone-based, and ceramic-based lubricants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Synthetic Greases<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Synthetic oil is a man-made lubricant typically of higher quality than other lubricants. Synthetics are less likely to acidify and oxidize and more chemically stable. They&rsquo;re also harder to break down and don&rsquo;t lose their desired qualities easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to their resistance to oxidation, synthetics can withstand extreme temperatures better than other greases while having longer grease life and better performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Silicone-Based Lubricants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Silicone is one of the most popular materials in the industry, so it shouldn&rsquo;t be a surprise that it&rsquo;s used in brake lubricants. Silicone brake lubricants are resistant to heat and water, so they also last longer than other types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Silicone lubricants are built to emphasize smooth component movement and reduced friction, contributing to better hardware performance and longevity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you value cost and availability, silicone brake lubricants are a good choice. They&rsquo;re cheaper and more available than the other brake lubricant types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ceramic-Based Lubricants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ceramic brake lubricants are typically used in high-performance braking systems that have ceramic brake pads. They work well in high-performance situations, as they don&rsquo;t generate dust and are more consistent than other lubricant types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their formulation ensures better braking performance, as ceramic lubricants optimize the interaction between brake system components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of noise reduction, ceramic lubricants are superior to the other types because they&rsquo;re formulated to address issues with noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) when braking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for Applying Brake Lubricant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some tips to keep in mind when lubricating your brakes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use a soft cloth to clean dirt and dust off the braking system to prevent scratches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spray the braking system with brake cleaner before lubricating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a file or grinding tool to remove hardened materials from components.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Put a small amount of lubricant on your finger and coat the areas you want to lubricate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Brake lubricants prevent corrosion and ensure your vehicle&rsquo;s brake system components continue moving smoothly. 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