Brake specialist Textar, has expanded its range of brake installation and maintenance products with the launch of Hydra Tec, a new lubricant that has been specifically created for hydraulic components in brake and clutch systems. The company says that Hydra Tec is ideal for lubricating cylinder working surfaces, pistons and sealing elements. This makes it easier to install hydraulic brake components in the caliper.

Hydra Tec also protects working surfaces and other metallic components against corrosion thanks to its water-repellent properties. The formula prevents brake seizure when utilised correctly, keeping all the brake components protected and moving as required.

Scott Irwin, head of technical training at TMD Friction, said, “Hydra Tec is the ideal solution for mechanics when lubricating the caliper’s moving parts. To utilise the paste effectively, we recommend applying a thin, even layer to the working surfaces of the brakes, minus the brake pads, and avoiding using mineral oils as substitutes as the constituents can cause seals to swell and adversely affect the functions of the caliper.”

Available in 180 ml tubes, Hydra Tec is compatible with EPDM caoutchouc rubber and commercially available brake fluids including DOT 3, DOT 4, DOT 4LV and DOT 5.1.