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Re: [ST] Brake Cleaning



I cant be specific , as it was actually done at the factory !.. as part of a
comprehensive look at the poor performance of  my brakes. I can only assume
that a new part was fitted as the brakes are simply fabulous , far better
than before .I have yet to rack up significant mileage since then , but
there has been no reduction in braking power. Yet in september , my dealer
bled the brakes ...and within 500 miles the problem had returned....

All I will say is if you guys really make a nuisance of yourself.... I
reckon you will get my " permanent " fix.

I cant be more specific, and I must not be quoted as a source of  this
information !As far as I am concerned, my dealer fixed it ......

Also be aware that since my bike is an ABS model , ( brake system  might be
different to normal models)... I threatened legal action over the brake
performance ...i.e. it was not fit for the purpose  etc....which may have
held some sway with Triumph.I mean ...in court ... it is easier for me to
claim poor brake performance is a significant issue on  a bike which has
been  specifically bought as a " safe braking " bike !

Pitternator

-----Original Message-----
From: Matthew Heyer [mailto:matthewheyer@xxxxxxxxx]
Sent: 02 January 2006 15:06
To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [ST] Brake Cleaning


Would you mind inquiring to what exactly this "fix" was?  I for  one would
be  very curious.

  Matt Heyer

Jon Pitt <jonpitt@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
  I had my brakes " seen to " by my dealer ...and the difference is
incredible.Its lasted too.When the brakes are simply bled, there is a
improvement , but it is temporary.This business of stripping calipers etc is
a similar short term solution , but it will get worse again. Brakes should
not need this sort of constant maintenance. I had a fazer 1000 for four
years and 37000 miles , the brakes were just as good as new at the end, with
only scheduled maintenance.

My bike is an ABS, and I complained about the excess lever travel. If it was
me, I would just make a bloody nuisance of yourself so that they fix it !My
dealer did something ( I dont know what ! ), and it has been great ever
since.

Personally I reckon there is a fault with the master cylinder .a guy who is
a hydraulics expert reckons its poor design..Maybe if enuff peeps complained
, Triumph will sort it out for everyone .I did hear that the 06 models will
have a new bit fitted to rectify the issue ????

regards

Pitternator

-----Original Message-----
From: Sprint ST [mailto:sprint_st@xxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: 01 January 2006 02:21
To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [ST] Brake Cleaning




Brett,
In my opinion the 05 and 06 have some kind of design issue in the brake feel
department. I tried both an ABS and non-ABS on the showroom and they both
had the squishy feel. I didn't want to try, but I'm sure I could squeeze
the lever to the grip. That ain't right, if you know what I mean. There
have been other threads on this point on a couple other Triumph sites too.
One guy claimed his dealer fixed it but didn't explain how. At least on the
04 and below you can make it go away for long periods of time.

Tomorrow I'm going to pull the calipers and do the evil deed on them. I'm
just going to do the push, pull and blast with brake cleaner method till it
warms up in the garage a bit.
Happy New Year
Rod

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