TR2/3/3A Further to brake caliper rebuild....

[karls59tr]

I just saw on the "red rubber grease" site that they pack the caliper piston dust boots with grease? I did not know this was recommended but it does make sense to keep moisture out. My concern is that with that amount of grease in there it might cause the dust boot to slip out of its slot in the piston?
Should have looked at this site before I pressed the pistons in as it shows the grease just slathered on the bore and piston. I just put a thin coat on the bore and piston?? Any thoughts?

 

[DougME]

I don't fill the boot with silicone grease but I .......

Sorry about the stuff below, ignore.

 

[charleyf]

I don't fill the boot with silicone grease but I .......
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Sorry about the stuff below, ignore.

I have done about five sets now and only used a dab of brake fluid on the seal and piston before inserting the piston into the caliper. Any additional grease is just going to attract dirt that will build up on it.
Charley