uspowers

Greetings, Does anybody know what the lubricant is in a CV joint. I can't find any CV lubricant of any kind at any local parts store. I want to lube up a possible noisy joint but a 12Oz. container at the dealer is like $30.00. I know it's not a good idea to mix lubes so i'm reluctant to just use grease. Any help appreciated. Thamks uspowers

Job complete! Replaced bottom sliders with top slider pins, lubed and installed new pads. Stops great! pedal still quite low, but as long as braking well, I'll take it. Thanks for all input. Bob

After further inspection found both front caliper bottom sliders (the ones with the rubber tips) seized up. Cleaned and lubed and brakes better but still will not lock up. Thinking of replacing both bottom slider with top slider pins (without rubber tips). Also will replace pads, as they appear to have an angle worn into them from the uneven pressure of the calaiper, due to sliders not moving. I'll post when done. Thanks Bob

Rebuilt MC installed no improvement. Thought air in ABS system. Brought to dealer. Dealer says new discs installed with old pads all aftermarket caused glazing. Pad and rotor replacement $900.00. I said thank you and I'll pay for the diagnosis. I'm open to suggestions. The pads and rotors are all less than 20K miles. Bob

Thanks for the responses. I can get a rebuilt MC for $40.00. I'll give it a try. The bubbles at the rear bleeder was throwing me. Bob

Greetings, 2000 Outback is exhibiting symptoms of a bad master cylinder. No braking power, pedal hitting floor, no external leaks. I bled brakes with a mity vac bleeder. I pulled 4 x 4oz. cups of fluid through the right rear bleeder and never got rid of air bubbles. Could they be coming from the master cylinder? Thanks Bob