Install brake hoods by greasing the inside of hood and palm rest body with lithium grease. Many people use handsoap instead. Try not to stress the hood too much or it'll rip.

Grease pedal threads and be positive that you aren't cross threading your crankarm when the threads mysteriously lock in the middle of pedal install. This is a sure sign of crossthreading but could be just a poorly cut axle face.

Danny