Quick Question re copper greae.

Quick Question re copper greae.

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Justin Cyder

Original Poster:

12,624 posts

150 months

Wednesday 9th October 2013
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I changed the rear pads on my Mini today. Straight forward enough job, however, I did smear a very small dab of copper grease on one pad I.e. on the friction surface by accident. No more than a couple of seconds & I got rid but I read on the internetz that it could be a problem.

Obviously I've had a post job test drive & the brakes are ok, not great as you'd expect on new pads, but should I be concerned? No big deal if they have to come out but I'd like to know.




Arggh! Thread title typo. Sorry.

BigTom85

1,927 posts

172 months

Wednesday 9th October 2013
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A tiny smidge isn't really a concern to be honest. Brake cleaner is pretty good at removing all traces. smile

Justin Cyder

Original Poster:

12,624 posts

150 months

Wednesday 9th October 2013
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Great & yeah, Brake cleaner was liberally applied. smile

Locknut

653 posts

138 months

Thursday 10th October 2013
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No problem at all, it will be burned off in no time.

Justin Cyder

Original Poster:

12,624 posts

150 months

Thursday 10th October 2013
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And so it has. I realise I'm over egging it a bit, but I'm always happy to harness the amazing knowledge base this place is. beer