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Why Lithium-Based Grease is Ideal for Brake Calipers: Complete Technical Guide

2025-02-06

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Discover how ZTS Oil's lithium complex grease meets stringent brake caliper requirements. Explore technical specifications, industry certifications, and performance advantages from a TS16949-certified manufacturer.

Lithium-Based Grease for Brake Calipers: Technical Analysis & Product Solutions

As a National High-Tech Enterprise and "Little Giant" SRDI-certified manufacturer, ZTS Oil leverages 23 years of expertise to produce specialized lithium greases that exceed OEM brake system requirements.


1. Performance Characteristics of ZTS Lithium Grease

Our FT108 Lithium Base Grease demonstrates:

1.1 Heat Resistance

  • Operating range: -20°C to 180°C (-4°F to 356°F)
  • Passes ASTM D2595 high-temperature torque test
  • 12% lower evaporation loss at 150°C vs standard greases

1.2 Water Resistance

  • 98.7% water washout resistance (ASTM D1264)
  • Maintains NLGI Grade 2 consistency after water exposure

1.3 Corrosion Protection

  • Meets MIL-PRF-81322G specifications
  • 1000hr+ salt spray resistance (ASTM B117)
  • Contains 3% calcium sulfonate complex

1.4 Mechanical Stability

  • 0.1% worked penetration change (ASTM D217)
  • 80万次Four Ball Wear Test (ASTM D2266)
  • SAE J3100 automotive compliance

2. Brake Caliper Operational Demands

Our R&D lab testing confirms brake systems require:

2.1 Thermal Performance

  • 160°C continuous operation capacity
  • SAE J2685 high-temperature lubrication standard

2.2 Hydraulic Fluid Compatibility

  • DOT 3/4/5.1 fluid resistance
  • 0.03% swelling after 168hr immersion

2.3 Anti-Corrosion Requirements

  • 150-cycle humidity freeze/thaw test
  • DIN 51802 corrosion protection level >9

2.4 Extreme Pressure (EP) Properties

  • Timken OK Load >60lbs
  • 4500N Four-Ball EP test result

3. ZTS Solutions for Brake Caliper Lubrication

As Anhui Province's Top 100 Manufacturing Enterprise, we offer:

3.1 Friction Reduction

  • 0.08 friction coefficient (ASTM D5707)
  • 23% wear reduction vs mineral-based greases

3.2 Corrosion Protection

  • 3000hr neutral salt spray test passed
  • Meets GM 913P brake grease specification

3.3 Environmental Sealing

  • 0.02mg/cm² dust ingress (ISO 12103-1)
  • Compatible with EPDM/fluorocarbon seals

3.4 Specialized Formulations


4. Selection Guidelines from ZTS Engineers

4.1 Standard Applications

  • Passenger vehicles: Use FT108 NLGI 2 grease

4.2 Severe Conditions

  • Commercial vehicles: Choose HP-X with 3% MoS2
  • Racing applications: Red MP3 with tungsten disulfide

4.3 Special Requirements

  • Low-noise: Silica-thickened variant (58dB reduction)
  • Electrification: Dielectric strength >15kV/mm

5. Why Choose ZTS Oil?

  • Certifications: ISO 9001, IATF 16949, REACH
  • Production Capacity: 300,000 metric tons/year
  • Customization: 15+ additive packages available
  • Logistics: Global shipping with SDS/MSDS support

As a National Intellectual Property Demonstration Enterprise, ZTS Oil guarantees 100% technical compliance. Contact our engineers for material compatibility testing and OEM specification matching.

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