Aug 20, 2003 · Im learning to change brake pads and caliper from watching chrisfix videos and he uses copper anti seize on back of the brake pad. Is this safe for the piston boots rubber? Also he uses silicone ceramic paste for the guide pins. Is this also safe?

Jul 18, 2016 · The "silver" stuff you have is likely just silver in color but is either nickel or aluminum-based. Continue using it on metal contact points. You can watch (5) YouTube videos on brake changes and 3 won't use or mention any anti-seize or lube while the remaining 2 will recommend their own personal preference of material.

Jul 31, 2022 · When copper anti-seize is used in above joint, copper doesn't protect aluminum but protects stainless steel.. When zinc anti-seize is used in above joint, zinc protects aluminum and stainless steel.

Jul 20, 2007 · What type anti-seize should I use for installing spark plugs in aluminum heads? I have the copper type and the silver type. Does one work better than the...

Feb 6, 2014 · Generally speaking, you use the anti-seize base metal that is not present in the fastener and part. Contamination issues are a different topic.

Aug 30, 2004 · My understanding is that Nickel anti-seize can withstand higher temperatures than Copper anti-seize. Ford specified the use of the Motorcraft Nickel anti-seize in their TSB for the 3V V8 engines as well. Aside from cost, is there any reason not …

Aug 15, 2009 · I’m installing new rotors soon and I see a thin application of copper anti-seize is often recommended on the hub face prior to installing the new rotor. I don’t have copper right now and am curious if there is any reason aluminum anti-seize would be a bad idea?

Dec 16, 2009 · Use copper anti seize, we use it at my work, and I have used it a lot on some used car sale cars at my work, no problems to report. adam vasbinder

Feb 5, 2015 · The aluminum anti-seize that I was going to use was made by Permatex. There's no technical reason for going with the aluminum other than I am out of the copper and the aluminum I already have on hand as I use that on most other things, axles, adjusters, etc. And in fact the only real reason I use the aluminum there is because it's …

May 26, 2003 · On Stainless Steel parts use the Nickel Anti-seize, the copper can cause problems at elevated temps. Hydrogen embrittlement is the most typical problem. The nickel also prevents the stainless from galling itself together. Copper is more of a general purpose product, useful on electric conductors, better than that is Graphite...