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



Of course it helps Brett. ALL constructive input works. I like the idea of 
swapping out the MC to start with and then take it from there.

My main concern was the travel extending throughout the day. The brakes 
still performed as well as I like them too, it was the 'feel' that kept 
changing.

As soon as the brakes arrive I will be changing out the fluid and cleaning 
the calipers to start off with. Then onto the oil change.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <brettwilson21@xxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 3:06 PM
Subject: 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 few that will pretty much bolt straight 
> on. I have seen this on a few bikes so I can confidently say its a 
> solution.
>
> Personaly, I have left the factory system in place. Cleaning the caliper 
> pistons is just part of normal maintenence for me. I 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)
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>
> 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,
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>
>
> 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
>
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