Reddit reviews Permatex 85188 Ultra Disc Brake Caliper Lube, 0.5 oz.
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Green, non-melting, synthetic lubricantFormulated to lubricate under the most adverse brake conditionsAssures critical caliper pins, sleeves, bushings and pistons remain lubricated throughout brake pad lifeSuggested Applications: Caliper pins, sleeves, bushings and pistons
Permatex 85188 Ultra Disc Brake Caliper Lube - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004WJPN2A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
that is what I use
Guess I have to upgrade to Permatex 24125, after I just bought 8oz of the other stuff :(
You could try pulling all the bolts that attach your caliper and rotor. Clean all mounting surfaces and retourqu all mounting bolts (put a little bit of grease or locktite on bolt threads). You might also put a tiny dab of grease on all mounting surfaces for the caliper, one dude suggested a tiny dab of this behind the pad (not sure I'm on board with this).
Here is a decent pinkbike article and a recent reddit thread with the aforementioned advice.
Make sure you are mounting the caliper so it is contacting the rotor squarely.
Lastly, if you are absolutely stymied, it may be a bad caliper.
[It's called lube, but is closer to a grease in consistency.] (http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-85188-Ultra-Brake-Caliper/dp/B004WJPN2A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1462209755&sr=8-1&keywords=brake+caliper+grease)
Those are both the same?
The stuff i used is green in color and specifically says can be used on caliper slide pins.
This stuff: https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-85188-Ultra-Brake-Caliper/dp/B004WJPN2A/ref=sr_1_3?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1484436155&sr=1-3&keywords=permatex+caliper+lube
It does say on the packaging that its safe on gaskets, rubber, and plastics.
EDIT: well, looks like i'm buying some of the silicone based hi temp caliper lube.