'01 2500HD rear caliper bolts

[SnowDrift]

I know the mounting bolts get never-seized, but is it good to also put it on the slide pin threads, as well? These are the ones that require the T55 to remove. My guess is yes, but wanted to be sure. Previous owner did me right on the mount bolts, but the pin threads were dry.

 

[MrMarty51]

I always install some never seize to the threads of the caliper mounting/slider bolts.

 

[Will L.]

Yes unless you get pins that have the teflon sleeves. They are a white platic looking tubes that go over the pins. Then there is a standing argument wether or not to use it on them. I tried just anti seize; the sleeves dry; sleeves with anti seize. I really could not tell a difference btween the 3- that said I have no snow, salt, rust, etc. So in perfect weather land there is no advantage. I think use and abuse has a lot to do with it. Here sandy conditions are an issue so greasing or oiling pins and slides here is a huge no-no.

What works best in rust land? No clue.

I always thought it would be like a rifle barrel- chrome those parts for long life results but I bumped my head as a kid once or twice...

 

[SnowDrift]

I planned on never-seize, but wanted to be sure. In our area, if it's a bolted connection, it doesn't normally fare well because of the salt.

Thanks, guys!

 

[MrMarty51]

We have very minimal salt over here, I still anti seize almost every bolt. Just be sure to use torque specs for lubricated bolts.

 

[btfarm]

I have always used a Teflon blended white lube. seems to.hold up really well on brakes