Brake pivot lubrication

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wisdom

Guru
Location
Blackpool
Here is a silly question but with autumn and winter fast approaching.
What is the best lube for the pivot points on the brakes.
I mickle the chain and have no problems there its just what is best to repel the water, but lubricate without collecting the crap thats on our roads.
 

fossyant

Ride It Like You Stole It!
Location
South Manchester
WD or GT85 or a drop of oil.
 

Teuchter

Über Member
I use a wee drop of 3-in-1 oil - easier to control near braking surfaces than spray lubricants. Strip and clean after winter if using the bike throughout.
 

youngoldbloke

The older I get, the faster I used to be ...
I use the same as I use on the chain - Progold Prolink. Apply with a Luber or hypodermic.
 
The answer is grease Chris.
Final answer.

Presuming, that is, that you want to take the beggars apart and are confident that you can get the tension right when you reassemble them. So probably thin chain lube drizzled in and thoroughly wiped off afterwards. And wiped off again after a few miles. And again after a few more miles. The reality is that most modern brakes are so well sealed that they scarcely, if ever, need lubing.

Oh how I love coaster brakes.
 
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