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Most brake noise and sticking calipers come from metal-to-metal contact at the pad backing plates, shims and slides. A thin coat of the right lubricant fixes it.
Which one?
| Sil-Glyde® | Cerami-Glyde® | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat resistance | To 425°F | To 3000°F |
| What's in it | Silicone lubricant | Silicone with ceramic solid additives made to reduce brake noise in extreme conditions |
| Rubber & plastic safe | Yes, including EPDM and nitrile | Yes, including EPDM and nitrile |
| Best for | Everyday brake jobs, slides, pins and boots | Heavy-duty, towing, performance and stubborn squeal |
| Part numbers | BK-1A, BK-1, BK-4, BK-8, BK-12 | CM-1A, CM-1, CM-4, CM-8 |
Where to apply it
Apply a thin layer to:
- The back side of the disc brake pad backing plates
- Anti-squeal shims
- Caliper slides, mounting bolts, bushings, boots and seals
Keep it off the friction surfaces. Never get lubricant on the pad friction material or the rotor. If you do, clean the rotor with brake cleaner. Contaminated pads must be replaced.
Single-use or bulk?
Both lubricants come in single-use pouches for one brake job, tubes for the home garage, and larger sizes for shops. Shop Sil-Glyde · Stop brake & pad squeal brochure (C-1050)
Safety data sheets for both products are in the SDS library.
Source: AGS C-1050 Stop Brake & Pad Squeal.