Silicone Grease -

[tom_sprecher]

When using silicone grease to lube the pivot studs on brake calipers I noticed how easily the bubber boots (or what's left of them) slid on w/o any hassle. I've used it to help get the hose on the cooler and blower of my cool helmet and the shifter boot with the same ease. I could see it really help with R&R'ing radiator hoses as well. Does anyone know if there are any long term problems like deterioration, softening or swelling that might occur?

 

[Knestis]

I'm a huge fan of the stuff and have never heard of or seen any issues...

K

 

[joeg]

We change stuff too often for any detrimental efffects to materialize.

Go ahead and use it.

 

[Wreckerboy]

KY jelly will accomplish the same thing without any adverse effects on rubber products. You just have to explain to your significant other why you're going out to the shop with a tube....

 

[tom_sprecher]

KY jelly will accomplish the same thing without any adverse effects on rubber products. You just have to explain to your significant other why you're going out to the shop with a tube....
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Or why I'm taking it for the weekend when I go racing...

"Honest, honey, it's for the car and I swear you're the only babe I have on the team."

 

[MMiskoe]

Umm Wreckerboy - he was not asking about latex rubber.

 

[EdForrest]

What's KY Jelly?