robocoupe Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 I am replacing my discs and pads at the weekend and have always used copper grease in the past, however, when picking up my parts the guy in ECP suggested against using it when fitting. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Syxx Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Don't see any reason not to other than don't put it on any part of the brake disc or the actual pad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robocoupe Posted May 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Yeah,that's what I always thought,the guy reckons it heats up and causes brake sensor issues. Having never replaced pads on an E46 before I just wasn't sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishman68 Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 I wouldn't believe a salesman buddy, applying Cooper grease is industry best practice besides unless you want your calipers to seize up or have a mare when your next changing the pads &/or discs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishman68 Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Yeah,that's what I always thought,the guy reckons it heats up and causes brake sensor issues. Having never replaced pads on an E46 before I just wasn't sure. If thats what he told you then he is technically talking a load of s**t. The brake sensors are a sealed unit and would not be affected in the slightest. You should contact his line manager and tell him to stop spreadind misleading and incorrect information. There is a duty of care that people are not mis-sold or mislead when purchasing products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimzimmer46 Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Copper grease apparently causes a magnetic field that's why u have brake lube now. Rob- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robocoupe Posted May 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Odd really, there I am prepared to pay a tenner for a 500g tub of grease and he talks me out of it ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Agreed copper slip to your hearts content. If its good enough for Ed China then its good enough for me! touringking and GuidoK 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robocoupe Posted May 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Ed China puts it on like he`s plastering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishman68 Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 If you apply too much cooper grease you can run a risk of latent heat being conducted from the caliper onto the rotors, this could result in brake fade when the discs are at high temp. On my next pad change I will be using brake pad adhesive because the EPC yellow stuff pad retaining clips are crap and always break therefore I have to suffer the annoying sound of the pads rattling around. This website has some useful info, lets just say unless a new brake system is rolled out I will continue to use appropriate amounts of cooper grease. http://www.copper-grease.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robocoupe Posted May 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Handy little site Fishman, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc l Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Agreed copper slip to your hearts content. If its good enough for Ed China then its good enough for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 off topic but Ed China makes me think i can fix just about anything on any car with nowt more than common sense, a few tools and an over sized t-shirt. What a legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishman68 Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Handy little site Fishman, thanks My pleasure buddy the more correct and valid knowledge we share the better it is for everybody here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz 330 Cs Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Times have moved on somewhat in the last few years. Any brake pads I've fitted have anti squeal built in so extra grease isn't necessary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve320d Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Ive always used copper grease in my 10+ years of motor trade with no issues. Thats why he works in ECP and not in a workshop/dealership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mit Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Another disappointing thread... clicked on this expecting a YouTube video of a policeman falling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishman68 Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 (edited) Another disappointing thread... clicked on this expecting a YouTube video of a policeman falling haha i didnt get it at first but know Ive got ya! nice 1! Edited May 9, 2012 by Fishman68 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Ive used both, and the crap they now sell is useless. Well everything sticks to it, and after a week its gone. Copperslip for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Laird Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Hello. Iv got to do my rear pads soon. Iv bought them but cant get copperslip anywhere. Popped into a few of the local motor factors and they have´nt got a clue what im on about The Spainish garages dont seem to use anything? The Brit garages do but wont part with any. I´v even offer 10e for a thimble full but no-way. I done them on my scooter front and back with no squeel. Biggest problem here is not rain but dust and general road garbage. . I´v Google no copperslip and it´s a bit of yes and no. So what do you think? Is there anything else I can use or should I just fit. *Sensor is on.* thanks in advance Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 ebay>? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Laird Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Its the time thing mate Im not heavy on the brakes but how long have you got once the sensor comes on? That was a quick reply Jay- thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 you've got a couple of thousand miles at least once the light comes on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
das_flo Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 I changed my pads all round before without copper grease, and did a few thousand miles before I sold it with no issues. I'm not putting my name to it, but in my experience it was fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjn Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 There is other stuff you can use.....name escapes me at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
