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Originally Posted by Motofool
This is how I understand choneofakind's statement:
Keep rotors and brake pads as clean as a surgical room.
Both get very hot during braking and can melt any regular oil or oil-dirt mix that is close enough, which could find its way into those critical surfaces.
The friction material of the pads tends to absorb any contaminant, which can reduce the friction capability permanently and also deteriorate the material itself or glue that joints it to the metal back-plate.
Water from the road splashing or rain gets evaporated due to the high temperatures, causing no permanent damage.
The pistons of the brake get automatically lubricated with the brake fluid and require no extra lubrication.
However, they should be cleaned up during brake service or pad replacement.
The levers and sliding pins of both brakes are the only mobile parts of the systems that should be lubricated as explained above.
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didn't think I was the new coondog...
nick, I edited my post so you can understand it