Caliper rebuild / Installing the pistons

[Fanny Fumes]

So, cruel world here i am..

Just another user destined for hours upon end tangling with the riddle of steel..ok, enough poetry for one day..

Any experts on caliper rebuilds out there...or in here?? I am just about to wrap up my two front brakes (well caliper is such a weird word)

I need a Pro Tip..and please only answer me if you have years of experience..

RED RUBBER GREASE - That is my question. I am very confused because i have seen many videos on YT where people demonstrate how to correctly reassemble them, but..

Hardly anyone uses this red rubber grease on the seals/gaskets. Why is that? Is it a lack of knowledge perhaps? Are people afraid? Yet again others smear it all over the place. Some use a special caliper grease and some use plain brake fluid. I`ve spent a lot of time rebuilding these and don`t want to make any last minute mistakes.

Thanks for any info clearing up this. Please only reply if you have the knowhow

[Stealthee]

Do not not use red grease. Use brake caliper lube.

[Fanny Fumes]

The reason is when i bought the caliper seal kit, there was a small red rubber grease included with the kit leading me to believe i needed to grease the rubber seals inside there. Anyone care to explain why they include this if you`re not supposed to use it? Thanks.

[Fanny Fumes]

Found this german $25 product sitting on a shelf today. Seems to fit the bill, here`s hoping it does..

Anyone happen to know what they mean by " Do Not Use Mineral Oils Or Lubricants" ??