Castrol Red Rubber Grease 500g
Castrol Red Rubber Grease is a premium, specialized lubricant designed specifically for rubber-to-rubber contact where hardening, swelling, or structural degradation of components must be entirely avoided. Engineered from an optimized blend of high-quality vegetable base oils and a synthetic gelling agent, it ensures maximum protection across critical automotive systems.
Product Applications
This rubber-compatible grease is primarily formulated for the assembly and maintenance of automotive hydraulic brake and clutch mechanisms across passenger cars, light commercial vehicles (LCVs), and fleet transport. It is fully safe for use with natural rubber and Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR) seal cups or dust boots. Additionally, it serves as a highly effective assembly aid for installing synthetic rubber components in suspension units and braking systems.
Key Features & Benefits
- Rubber Compatibility: Prevents the swelling, softening, and premature failure of sensitive natural and synthetic rubber seals, boots, and O-rings.
- Thermal Stability: Premium vegetable-bentone formulation demonstrates outstanding structural stability and structural retention at high operating temperatures.
- Corrosion Resistance: Delivers advanced metal surface protection to shield hydraulic and mechanical components from moisture and corrosive elements.
- Safe Seal Contact: Ideal for packing rubber dust covers and lubricating seal cups without compromising material integrity.
Product Specifications & Classifications
- Weight: 500g Tub
- Base Oil Type: Vegetable Oil / Castor-Bentone
- NLGI Grade: NLGI 2-3
- OEM Standard: Lucas Girling TS-2-34-04 Approved
- Drop Point: 160°C
- Worked Penetration (at 25°C): 245 – 275
- Part Number (MPN): 3354820
Recommended Application Guide: Castrol Red Rubber Grease
Castrol Red Rubber Grease is a highly specialized, vegetable-oil-based lubricant. Below is a structured list of specific application suggestions for automotive, fleet maintenance, and workshop assembly settings where rubber component integrity is critical:
Hydraulic Brake System Applications
- Brake Caliper Rebuilds: Ideal for lubricating internal piston seals, slider boots, and dust covers during caliper overhauls.
- Master & Wheel Cylinder Assemblies: Safe for coating internal bore surfaces, natural rubber seal cups, and Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR) seals.
- Brake Bleeder Caps: Protects rubber dust caps from hardening, cracking, or seizing on the bleed screws over time.
Clutch & Driveline Hydraulic Applications
- Clutch Master & Slave Cylinders: Provides durable boundary lubrication for hydraulic pushrods, internal pistons, and dynamic rubber seals.
- Hydraulic Line Seals: Acts as an effective sealing aid for rubber O-rings and union boots within secondary hydraulic lines.
Automotive Assembly & Suspension Units
- Suspension Bushing Installation: Serves as a low-friction assembly paste for pressing in natural or synthetic rubber suspension bushings without degrading the base compound.
- Shock Absorber Boot Fitting: Facilitates the easy mounting of rubber helper springs, progressive bump stops, and protective dust sleeves.
- Steering Rack Boots: Assists in the clean, tight installation of rubber bellow boots over inner tie rods and steering gears.