Lubrication Points of Contact
Different parts within the braking system require varied amounts of lubrication to reach top performance.
Vehicle Weight & Performance
As newer vehicles have a larger variance in weight, it is important to have a brake lubricant that can stand higher weight class vehicles such as EV’s.
Component Material
The braking system can vary in material, it is important to have a brake lubricant that is compatible with the component materials.
What to Consider When Choosing Brake Lubricants?
Brake Lubricants protect braking system parts from wear to increase performance of the brake parts and extend the life of your brake system.
Lubrication Points of Contact
Different parts within the braking system require varied amounts of lubri- cation to reach top performance.
Vehicle Weight & Performance
As newer vehicles have a larger variance in weight, it is important to have a brake lubricant that can stand higher weight class vehicles such as EV’s.
Component Material
The braking system can vary in material, it is important to have a brake lu- bricant that is compatible with the component materials.
Brake Lubricant Comparison
Synthetic
- Ideal for passenger vehicles
- Reduces noisy stops by 25%
- Resists temperatures between -40°F to 500°F (-40°C to 260°C)
Ceramic
- Ideal for SUVs and vans
- Reduces noisy stops by 50%
- Resists temperatures between -40°F to 3000°F (-40°C to 1649°C)
Silicone
- Ideal for heavy-duty vehicles (SUVs, Trucks, Trailers, EV, Hybrid)
- Reduces noisy stops by 99%
- Resists temperatures between -50°F to 3000°F (-46°C to 1649°C)
Common FAQs
For a small to medium size car use Synthetic Brake Parts Lubricant on the metal-to-metal parts. Use Silicone Brake Parts Lubricant on any part that comes in contact with rubber. For a medium size to large size car/truck/SUV use Ceramic Brake Parts Lubricant on the metal-to-metal parts. Use Silicone Brake Parts Lubricant on any part that comes in contact with rubber. For Heavy Duty SUV’s, Trucks, Trailers, Performance Vehicles, Hybrid and Battery Electric Vehicles – Use Silicone Brake Parts Lubricant
Yes, You need to lubricate the metal to metal moving parts in your brake system such as: Slide Pins, Bushings, Abutment clips where the pad rides, backing plates
No brake lubricant is required for brake systems and applications to withstand high temperatures that will burn, oxidize and add debris to the brake system and cause damage.
You want to use a small amount or a thin layer on the parts. Using too much can get the lubricant in places where we do not want it and is a waste of lubricant.
You should avoid getting lubricant on the friction surface of the brake pad or shoe, and the rotor or drum
You want to use a lubricant specifically designed for brake systems. Brake lubricant needs to be high temperature and long lasting. Synthetic and Silicone are two of the most common types.
Brake Lubricants Catalog
PERMATEX® ULTRA DISC BRAKE CALIPER LUBRICANT, 8 OZ
Permatex’s Ultra Disc Brake Caliper Lubricant is an environmentally-friendly, green, non-melting, synthetic lubricant.
PERMATEX® CERAMIC EXTREME BRAKE PARTS LUBRICANT, 8 OZ
Permatex’s Ceramic Extreme Brake Parts Lubricant is 100% synthetic formula, coupled with real ceramic solids make this premium brake lubricant
PERMATEX® SILICONE BRAKE PARTS LUBRICANT 8OZ
Permatex Silicone Brake Parts Lubricant is a NEW, award winning, formulation that is fortified with ceramic solids to reduce noisy stops by 99%.
