Eric wrote:
> highkm wrote:
>> Howdy.
>>
>> Did anyone ever have to replace the sliding pin boots on a 2003 accord
>> 4 cyl? I need to replace all 8 of them but the dealer wants $50 for
>> just one side. This is a ripoff. Does anyone know where one can
>> purchase these without having to purchase the entire caliper overhaul
>> kit?
>>
>
> http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com
>
> A Caliper seal kit is $15.23+shipping per side.
>
> I would avoid using non OE parts, the rubber tends not to last as long. As
> Tegger noted, use Sil-Glyde silicone grease. AGS,
> http://www.agscompany.com, makes two different types. One is "Brake
> Lubricant" and the other is regular Sil-Glyde. I'm not sure what the
> differences are between the two. If you read the MSDS sheets for the two,
> then you'll note that they're very similar. I use regular Sil-Glyde and
> have not had a problem with it.
>
> Eric

i've used sil-glyde - it's abysmal stuff. it gets absorbed by the
rubber and turns into an adhesive goo in no time.

"permatex ultra disk brake caliper lube" is the way to go.