Yeah I always use the carbon assembly paste for the bars , seat post etc , I just wipe off the factory grease coating and lube as normal, the factory grease is really sticky and attracts grit etc π€π€
I used these ones to attach my dropper lever and gear shifter π€
https://www.rushcycles.co.uk/m87b0s666p12441/HOPE-Tech-4-Sram-Direct-Mount-Shifter-Mount-HBSP426
I think these are the best brake's to come to the market in a long time, lots of modulation and adjustment, I honestly don't know why private dissing them , folk don't have a clue nowadays π