I remember reading somewhere we should not use petroleum based lube for the brake sliders because it will cause the rubber parts to swell.

 

What else is there???

silicone avail in 1/2oz/ 14 gm tubes for $3.00 or 200gm bottles for $8.00 whoch is more than you and your extended family use,ever

 

 

 

ps make any ridges or grooves in sliders smooth with file,grinder or my personality for best action and longest pad life

I don't know about the swelling that you're talking about. I recommend any brake specific grease/lubricant. Make sure it's brake specific. They are readily available at the local parts store. I have used and have been satisfied with both AGS Sil-Glyde brake lubricant and CRC's Sta-lube brake lubricant.

[...]ps make any ridges or grooves in sliders smooth with file,grinder or my personality for best action and longest pad life

Are you really that abrasive?

 

 

I don't know about the swelling that you're talking about.[...]

Petroleum will cause many rubber compounds to swell and/or soften. Therefore, lubricants designed for brake calipers don't tend to have a petroleum base, although there may be a limited amount of petroleum content to help keep the rubber parts from hardening. Sil-Glide is silicone-based, and as far as I know, the Sta-Lube product for brakes is mostly synthetic.

Right on, so don't use vaseline for brakes! Some lubes...

yep, any auto parts store will have this stuff, just make sure it's brake specific lube, that's all. they typically sell little tiny packets of it at the counter as well per job.

The special Subaru red 'niglube' comes with the caliper reseal kits.