Fitting new brake pads - dry or ceramic brake grease ?

[2002sportevo]

Just curious what the opinions are on fitting new brake pads - after cleaning the caliper / pins etc what's the view on a light application of ceramic grease on the back of the pad ? I used to always use some copper slip on the rear of the pads when changing car pads but I know that there are better ceramic products out there now.

Seems to be mixed views around a light application of some product versus just popping the pads in dry and leaving them.....

 

[Gaffa22]

I use Cera Tec from mintex, My VFR1200 gets used in all weathers and right through the winter and I never have any problems with sticky pistons or pads.
I also spray the calipers and pistons with GT85 and let that dry before re fitting the calipers and pads

 

[ryden2110]

Always used nickel slip myself over copper. There are many discussions regarding the two ( but nothing major in difference for us on a motorbike)

Just found the nickel slip to be more of a versatile lubricating/ anti- sieze paste.

But there's always a bespoke paste/ lubricant for any requirement these days!

 

[fast_ryan]

New Brake Pads

I've personally never bothered. I just give the calipers a good clean and then fit the new brake pads. I've never had any issues and I change brake pads pretty frequently.

 

[Alps Pacino]

BMW do a specific lube for brake pads.

I never put anything on though

 

[alex]

Is it the same lube they use before handing you the invoice?

 

[2002sportevo]

Thanks for the replies guys......general consensus is what I was thinking.......

 

[Alps Pacino]

Is it the same lube they use before handing you the invoice?

No I think that lube has grit in it