Gates Belt Care Silicone Spray 150 ml
The Gates Belt Care Silicone Spray (150 ml) keeps your Gates Carbon Drive running smoothly: it seals and preserves, and forms a durable layer on which water beads off and dirt does not stick easily. Gates recommends a dry silicone spray if the belt squeaks and rinsing with water does not help.
Why choose this tool?
Seals and preserves. Forms a durable layer on the drivetrain after application.
Water beads off. Water beads off the treated surface and dirt does not stick easily.
Against squeaks. Gates suggests a dry silicone spray when the belt squeaks and cleaning with water has not helped.
150 ml. A handy can for your tool bag or workshop.
When should I use it?
First clean the drivetrain with water. If the belt still squeaks, for example in very dry or muddy conditions, apply a dry silicone spray. Never apply oil or grease to a Gates belt.
Care for the belt
The spray is for sealing and preserving, not for lubricating. A Gates belt needs no lubrication: rinse it with water, and use the spray only if noise persists.
Technical data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Silicone spray |
| Content | 150 ml |
| Use | Sealing and preservation of the belt drive |
Which Gates tool for which job?
| Gates tool | Job |
|---|---|
| Spring Tension Tester | Checks belt tension |
| Sonic Tension Meter 350C | Checks belt tension |
| Sonic Tension Meter 550C | Checks belt tension |
| Belt Tension Meter PCE-BTM 2000 | Checks belt tension |
| Rear Belt Liner | Checks alignment |
| Laser Belt Liner V3 | Checks alignment |
| Frame Alignment Kit | Checks the frame |
| SureFit Tool | Fits sprockets |
| Strap Wrench | Removes sprockets |
| Locknut Tool for S550 | Fits sprockets |
| RDM Snubber | Protects the belt |
| Snubber Screw | Protects the belt |
| Snubber Spacer Kit | Protects the belt |
| Belt Care Silicone Spray (this tool) | Cares for the belt |
| Tensioner Idler Wheel | Replaces a part |
Frequently asked questions
Do I lubricate a Gates belt?
No. Never lubricate a Gates belt. The spray is a silicone care product, used only if a squeak persists after rinsing with water.
What should I check if the belt squeaks?
Check alignment and tension, look for worn sprockets or belt, and tighten the sprocket, crank and pedal fittings; clean the drivetrain with water first and use the spray only if the noise persists.
Do I need special tools for a belt drive?
A belt drive needs far less than a chain, but the right tension and alignment matter. Gates offers tools for checking tension, checking alignment, fitting sprockets and protecting the belt – see the table above, and ask us which ones suit your bike.
How do I handle a Gates belt?
Do not twist, back-bend, crimp, invert, bundle or zip-tie the belt, and never use it as a strap wrench or pry it onto the sprockets. Do not lubricate it. Damage to the carbon cords is the most common reason for a belt to fail.
About Gates Carbon Drive
Gates Corporation has been a global leader in power transmission and belt drive technology since 1911. In 2007 it launched the first belt drive system for bicycles, and today more than 1,000 bike brands worldwide use Gates Carbon Drive, from city and trekking bikes to e-bikes, cargo and mountain bikes.
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