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Post# 1147063   4/21/2022 at 10:28 (750 days old) by billythekid (WA State)        

Working on a Maytag LAT4916AEE and I'm planning on lubing the damper pads as a maintenance item (no current balance problems). Due to it's composition, Permatex Dielectric grease will be used. Now comes the question of pad condition and the lube process. After reading posts here RE these pads it's understood that replacement is needed if the pad(s) is wore through or the glue has broke loose, but how about pad compression due to age? Is compression a reason to replace? And how about glazing, is cleaning the pads (rag w/solvent) then breaking the (silver colored) glaze by gently brushing with a brass brush appropriate? Finally, just how much grease is needed? I see some pad replacement kits include two pillow packs of grease, some include three. Would the equivalent volume/weight of two full pillow packs be appropriate? Thanks.




Post# 1147070 , Reply# 1   4/21/2022 at 11:20 (750 days old) by qsd-dan (West)        

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"gently brushing with a brass brush appropriate"

That should work fine.

"Would the equivalent volume/weight of two full pillow packs be appropriate?"

One per pad is needed when new. 2 may be enough for all 3 since there's some residual left over.

Post# 1147145 , Reply# 2   4/22/2022 at 09:17 (749 days old) by billythekid (WA State)        

Good to go here, thank you!

Post# 1147190 , Reply# 3   4/22/2022 at 19:18 (749 days old) by Good-Shepherd (New Jersey)        

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Silicone grease (poly-lube) is recommended but dielectric grease is okay if thats all you have as its silicone based.

I've used Sil-Glyde lubricant as well. Just no petroleum based grease on damper pads.



Post# 1147194 , Reply# 4   4/22/2022 at 21:01 (749 days old) by billythekid (WA State)        

Great info guys, did the job today. I found the pads to be in great shape; cleaned them with solvent, brushed lightly and lubed. Used a scale to gauge lube usage, yes, it really does take the equivalent of one tube, 3.5 grams, to thoroughly lube each pad. On why dielectric grease was used.....MSDS sheets offer a glimpse into composition, and as expected Permatex dielectric grease is silicon base, not dino. It's was also very high in silicon content, perfect! I came across another post where Park Tool Polylube 1000 was used; I like bikes so I'm quite familiar with that product, and.....it's an example of where the MSDS sheet is a must read. In this case and with others, just because a product says Poly Lube (or silicon, etc) doesn't automatically mean it's a silicon based grease. Anyhow, job done, tested, and moving on to the next phase of the Maytag overhaul/rebuild/upgrade. Thanks guys!



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