For safety while driving are responsible, including brake calipers. Therefore, their performance should be provided in full. There are no trifles in this business. Therefore, system elements must be lubricated. For this, special means are used. Among them is MC-1600 grease. It is produced by the Russian company VMPAVTO.
Lubrication Features
The caliper system is a very fragile design. Calipers should move smoothly along the guides. Anthers are used to protect against foreign substances from entering them. During operation, dust, sand, dirt, road reagents get on the caliper. They are operated at various temperatures. So that the system does not fail, MC-1600 grease is used. She needs to lubricate the elements of the system. The substance has several advantages:
- Grease can be used at temperatures from minus 50 to plus 1000 degrees.
- Protects system elements from burning, harmful effects of temperature.
- In addition to the main task, the lubricant has anti-corrosion properties.
- It is not washed off by water.
- Protects rubber elements from burning and high temperatures.
- It frees the system from dust, water and so on.
What is the substance used for?
Grease MS-1600 performs several tasks at once:
- Eliminates the creak of the brake system. To this end, grease for MS-1600 calipers is applied to the non-working surface of the brake pads. Car reviews claim that the creak does not completely disappear, but simply becomes inaudible.
- For the prevention of jamming guides. Those substances that have a small range of operating temperatures can simply be washed out of the system in a few months. In this case, the mobility of the calipers deteriorates. There is a chance of wear on one of the pads.
- The use of grease facilitates the installation of parts.
- Provides elements of the system with the need to move smoothly and easily.
Substance benefits
What are the advantages of lubricant for calipers MS-1600? Reviews left by car enthusiasts have identified a number of advantages:
- Serves as prevention of sticking pads and other parts working in this system.
- Protects rubber elements (gaskets, cuffs and so on) from destruction and deformation.
- Facilitates the movement of the piston, improves the operation of worn cylinders.
- Reduces the creak of the brake system.
- Significantly reduces the likelihood of rust on the track elements.
- Protects working bodies from moisture, dust, dirt and so on.
- Makes the braking system as a whole safer.
Substance application
Let’s see in what way and on which details the MS-1600 grease is applied. Reviews claim that this is easy enough. The first step is to put the car on a jack, remove the wheels. Then the brake pads are removed. After that, the upper fixing screw is removed. It is optional to remove a branch pipe with brake fluid. Next, the caliper bracket is removed, which is fastened with several screws.
The next step is to remove the piston. It should come out easily. If this does not happen, do not remove it by force, otherwise it will be damaged. You can get it by simply lightly pressing the brake pedal. At the same time, be careful that the pressure created in the system does not squeeze the piston very strongly. After removing the piston, it is recommended that the system be sealed to prevent dust from entering.
When all the elements are removed, they must be cleaned and wiped dry. MS-1600 grease is applied to guides, o-rings, piston anthers. Parts are assembled in the reverse order.
When working with the rear wheels, the parking brake must also be disconnected. At the end of the whole procedure, it is recommended to check the brake fluid level and bleed the brake system.
MS-1600 grease: price and user reviews
There are different opinions of users about this substance. Many are satisfied with the grease that lasts for several years. Even after 1-2 years of operation, it remains in place. For other users, on the contrary, the substance does not last even several months. Many note that the grease does not withstand moisture.
As for the cost, it depends on the packaging. For example, a stick package weighing 5 grams can be purchased at a price of 50 to 90 rubles. A tube weighing 50 grams costs about 300-350 rubles. When packing in 100 grams, the substance will cost 400-600 rubles. In addition to packaging, the price, of course, depends on the place of its acquisition.
According to the company's specialists, in order for the MC-1600 grease to serve for a long time and efficiently, it is necessary to perform all the work correctly. All items must be thoroughly cleaned and dried. There should be no dust, no moisture, no residual grease. In order to perform all the work efficiently, it is recommended to contact specialists. Subject to these conditions, the grease will perform its tasks throughout its entire service life.