Re: [ST] Rear Brake defective?

[Matt Knowles <matt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>Anyone else experienced this?

Yes, too many others have reported warped discs or early pad replacement.

>  Is it a known problem?

Yes.

>And, more important, how does it get fixed?

Caliper rebuilt or replaced, discs replaced if they are warped.

>  I don't relish the idea of
>changing brake pads every 5000 miles.  (FWIW, the dealer said "they all do
>that..."  yeah, right.)

Not all, but a significant number that Triumph should be aware of the
problem and they should be fixed under warranty. You need to press the
issue though as it seems your dealer is hoping you'll just accept it and
pay for the work.

I have 16k on the original rear set and they aren't even close to needing
replacement.


Matt Knowles - Ferndale, CA - http://home.earthlink.net/~mattknowles

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