Info - Required Use of Silicone Lubricant on Brake Caliper Slider
| Subject: | Required Use of Silicone Lubricant on Brake Caliper Slider Pins |
| Models: | 2003 Chevrolet Kodiak C4500/C5500 Series Models |
| 2003 GMC Topkick C4500/C5500 Series Models |
This bulletin is being revised to announce the availability of a new Silicone Lubricant (U.S. Dealers only). Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 02-05-23-005 (Section 05 -- Brakes).
The front brake caliper slider pins on the above vehicles require the use of a specific Silicone based lubricant. The rubber slider pin seals may swell or crack from contact with traditional petroleum based lubricants.
U.S. Dealers
A new Silicone Lubricant is now in stock with GMSPO for use on the caliper slider pins of the above models. NIGLUBE® Silicone Grease is currently the preferred product for this application. Please discontinue use of the 3M Silicone paste formerly required for this application.
Canadian Dealers
At this time, please only use *3M® Silicone Paste, P/N 051135-08946. You may order this product direct from 3M at 1-800-364-3577.
*We believe this source and their products to be reliable. There may be additional manufacturers of such products/material. General Motors does not endorse, indicate any preference for or assume any responsibility for the products or material from this firm or for any such items that may be available from other sources.
Parts Information
Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
*18047666 | Kit, Brake Lubricant (Niglube) 10-1/4 oz. (7 gr.) packets |
051135-08946 (Canadian Dealers) | 3M Silicone Paste, 8 oz (226.8 grams) |
*Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
