[Author Index] [Date Index] [Thread Index]
[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next]

Re: [ST] New rider to the list (Brakes)



No worries Mark.



I can tell you that there are a bunch of methods that will work, it just depends on what your personal preference is.



As has been said, swapping the calipers works. You can also change the whole system if you want, there a fewÂthat will pretty much bolt straight on. I have seen this on a few bikes soÂI can confidently say its a solution.

Personaly, I have left the factory system in place. CleaningÂthe caliper pistons is just part ofÂnormal maintenence for me. ÂI do this when the lever travels gets to be more than it should or around every 2000 - 3000kms. I also bleed the system about every 5000kms.

Horses for courses and all that.

Hope this helps.

Brett.


-----Original Message-----
From: Mark Needham <gbdiver@xxxxxxxxx>
To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 7:18 am
Subject: Re: [ST] New rider to the list (Brakes)




Thanks Brett,
t seems there is a wealth of information regarding the upgrading of brakes. 
ittle difficult to know which way to go.
M~
----- Original Message ----- 
rom: <brettwilson21@xxxxxxx>
o: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
ent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 2:00 PM
ubject: Re: [ST] New rider to the list (Brakes)


 Hey Mark,



 This subject has been absolutely done to death several times over.



 There is also an open letter sent to Triumph detailing owners 
 disatisfaction and urging them to have the system fixed.

 Do a search on this list's archives and also have a look on triumphrat.net



 You will find dozens of threads on various ways the subject has been 
 approached.



 Brett.

 -----Original Message-----
 From: Mark Needham <gbdiver@xxxxxxxxx>
 To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
 Sent: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 3:50 am
 Subject: Re: [ST] New rider to the list (Brakes)




 I am a little confused, sorry.
 Lever travel, to me, indicates wear on the pads. The fluid in the MC
 eservoir pushes out the piston taking up the slack caused by the wear on
 he pads. This results in the level of the brake fluid droping slightly. On
 he next pull of the level the point where the pads start to engage the
 isks (rotors) should remain constant.
 The impression I am getting is that the pistons are retracting fully back
 nto the caliper and not taking up the slack. Something is wrong there.
 I have ordered new brakes and they should be with me by the weekend.
 opefully I will have enough time to do a complete strip down and replace
 hem (coaching again this weekend).
 I like the idea of swapping out the calipers to the 6 piston 'Busa but 
 will
 hey bolt onto a 99 model ST?
 Thanks to all for your input, you have left me food for thought.
 Mark

 _______________________________________________
 riumph Sprint ST/RS mailing list
 end list posts to ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
 hange your list options at www.Triumphnet.com


 ________________________________________________________________________
 AOL now offers free email to everyone.  Find out more about what's free 
 from AOL at AOL.com.
 _______________________________________________
 Triumph Sprint ST/RS mailing list
 Send list posts to ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
 Change your list options at www.Triumphnet.com 
_______________________________________________
riumph Sprint ST/RS mailing list
end list posts to ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
hange your list options at www.Triumphnet.com


________________________________________________________________________
AOL now offers free email to everyone.  Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com.
_______________________________________________
Triumph Sprint ST/RS mailing list
Send list posts to ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Change your list options at www.Triumphnet.com