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    Default Brake caliper pin question

    Hey guys, just finished putting new calipers on my 84 and had a question regarding greasing of the guide pins. I used lucas oil heavy duty bearing grease on the pins and wondering if that would be alright. It's a polyura based grease meant for high temp brake applications. Was reading after that some grease can expand and deteriorate the rubber causing problems. Will I be alright with this? Thanks

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    I use the whitish clear grease that is specifically designed for caliper slides.
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    Ya, I realized after that there is specific grease for them. Just did not realize before hand. Thought bearing grease designed for brakes would be ok. I guess question is should I take everything apart and redo with specially designed grease or will the stuff I used be sufficient.
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