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Should I grease shims or backing plates? NEVER.
Modern brake pads are engineered with more sophistication than many technicians realise. Anti-noise shims are a precision-engineered component — and applying grease to them defeats their entire purpose.
HOW ANTI-NOISE SHIMS WORK
Anti-noise shims are bonded to the rear of brake pads to absorb vibration between the pad and caliper. They act as a damping layer, preventing the high-frequency resonance that causes brake squeal. To work correctly, they must remain clean, dry and securely in place.
WHAT GREASE DOES TO THEM
• Interferes with the engineered damping properties
• Reduces the shim’s ability to isolate vibration
• Can cause the shim to slip, detach or deform under heat
• Increases risk of the shim migrating out of position, causing noise, uneven braking or reduced pad stability
The same applies to the backing plate and rubber shim components. Grease in these areas can cause brake drag, increased NVH and damage to rubber components within the system.
Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Each lubricant is formulated for specific materials and contact points — and correct application is essential for performance, safety and warranty compliance.
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What happens when grease reaches the friction surface? The answer is contaminated pads.
Brake pads and discs rely on clean, dry, uncontaminated friction surfaces. The moment any grease makes contact with the pad face or disc surface, the consequences can be immediate and severe.
WHAT CONTAMINATION DOES
• Dramatically reduces the coefficient of friction
• Increases stopping distances
• Causes poor pedal feel and weak initial brake response
• Heat during braking can spread the contamination further across the surface
THE PERMANENT DAMAGE PROBLEM
Once brake pad material absorbs grease or oil, it cannot be recovered. The contamination soaks below the surface. The pad glazes over. It may smoke or emit strong odours during braking. And it will never return to full performance — even after cleaning.
In most cases, contaminated pads must be replaced. This is not a recoverable situation.
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What Went Wrong?
A torn or deteriorated brake caliper dust boot may seem minor — but it’s one of the fastest ways to invite serious brake system issues.
So, what went wrong and what will the issue lead to?
Leave your comments for us if you know what went wrong?
Over this social series, we will look the, Why Did It Happen and What Are the Consequences? Watch out for our upcoming posts 👀
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F1 Momentum Builds – Miami Sets the Stage, Canada Raises the Stakes 🔥
The 2026 Formula 1 season heats up as two fan-favourite stops push drivers to the limit:
🇺🇸 Miami Grand Prix (Miami International Autodrome) – 1 to 3 May
🇨🇦 Canadian Grand Prix (Circuit Gilles Villeneuve) – 22 to 24 May
💡 Track Facts:
🏁 Miami GP – Miami International Autodrome
A modern street-style circuit built around Hard Rock Stadium, Miami blends long straights with tight technical sections. Turn 11 into the back straight is a key overtaking setup, while heavy braking zones regularly push drivers into ~4G deceleration under race conditions. Heat and tyre degradation often play as big a role as raw pace.
🏁 Canadian GP – Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
A legendary semi-street circuit on Île Notre-Dame in Montréal, famous for its high-speed chicanes and the unforgiving “Wall of Champions.” The final chicane and hairpin are major braking stress points, with peak forces often reaching ~4.5G as drivers commit late and fight traction on exit.
From Miami’s high-speed rhythm to Canada’s razor-edge precision, braking stability and control are everything when margins are measured in milliseconds.
Who’s got the edge this time – the street-smart setups or the fearless late brakers? 🏆👇
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Happy International Workers‘ Day! 😊
May 1st is a day to honor the dedication and hard work of all our partners, colleagues, and customers. Textar wishes you a relaxing time off!
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Next up in our greases series, we look at why copper grease has no place on a modern brake system.
Copper slip has been a workshop staple for decades. For older brake systems, it had its uses. But modern vehicles have moved on, and copper grease hasn’t kept up.
Why shouldn’t copper grease be used on brake systems?
➡️ Modern ABS, ESP and stability systems rely on precise, low-voltage, electrical signals. Copper is conductive, meaning it can interfere with these signals and trigger faults.
➡️ Most copper greases are petroleum-based, which causes EPDM rubber seals and caliper boots to swell, crack or soften — leading to sticking sliders and brake failure.
➡️ Copper accelerates galvanic corrosion when in contact with aluminium calipers, causing components to seize over time.
➡️ Today’s brake pads have built-in NVH-control layers. Adding copper slip to the mix can actually increase brake noise, not reduce it.
Copper slip earned its place in workshop history. But vehicle technology has moved on — and so should your lubricant choices.
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