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I noticed at last Saturday's gig that my DW 5000 pedal was slightly squeaking.  Anyone have advice as to lubricants or non lubricant solutions.  I was thinking about going to my local bike shop and get some dry lubricant (The kind they use on Mountain Bike)  Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

Before you start greasing up your pedal ... tell me exactly where the squeak is coming from. Is the squeak coming from the heel section? If you have an older DW 5000, you probably don't have the DW Delta Hinge on there ... which is as quiet as a mouse!

Read my review on the DW Delta Hinge; you can purchase one here at the Drummer Cafe and replace it yourself ... it's easy!

http://www.drummercafe.com/content/view/159/29/

It may be old school, but the price was right. Free!    I have the lithium grease on hand for working on motocross race bikes. We use it quite often for small parts that need lubed. A good silicone spray or lube will work also. I wouldn't even consider a heavy oil or grease for my pedal. Attracts dust and dirt into the bearings, which will wear on high hat and pedal parts real fast.    I'm sure it will be a while before I have to do my bass drum pedal. I've had a DW 9000 pedal for a while and it's never had to be greased. Check on the warranty period for your DW pedal. I'm not sure, but it may be 5 years. They may fix that squeek for free.

Probably not the chain -- I have a 5000ANH (nylon strap) which occasionally likes to start squeaking -- almost invariably when mics are on. It's been different spots, but as noted, lithium grease does the trick. A $5 tube will last you forever and you can use it on virtually everything in your kit. (This week: the tension rods of my acrolite; the pedal; my car door). Seriously, every drummer should get a some.