 Need to learn how to replace brake pads
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Does anyone on here know of a section or thread that can describe how to do the front and rear brake pad replacement, or if there is a video out there that would be most helpful. I have searched youtube and they have many replacement videos although none are for triumphs. I have an 02 BA
Any help is greatly appreciated
FD3
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Here Although when I did mine I didn't remove the brake reservoir cap, I just used a clamp to compress the piston enough to replace the calliper.
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Frank, I'd recommend you invest in a Triumph shop manual (#T3859909)....the section on brakes provides a very clear procedure outline & lots of other maintenence stuff too. 
Karl
Odessa, MO
'07 America, Cinnamon Girl (aka: Black Beauty or Ol' Penny) - Sit Down, Shut Up & Hang On
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Stickman Yogi
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Yup, or even the Haynes manual for our bikes... it's not half bad.
Live to love, love to live.
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I think I might invest in some speed bleeders when purchasing the pads. Especially helpful when you're wrenching brakes solo. Have some bungees handy to hang the calipers so you don't stress the hydraulic lines. Watch that brake fluid, it is caustic and will not only remove paint but if it's left to sit it will bubble and peel powder coat.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Watch that brake fluid, it is caustic and will not only remove paint but if it's left to sit it will bubble and peel powder coat.
Hmmm, might this be a good way to strip the forks down to bare metal?
Live to love, love to live.
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I'm going on memory, being overseas right now. Someone, years ago, suggested sticking a couple of those wooden paint can stirrers/paddles in between to help keep the calipers open. I did that and it worked like a charm.
I bought speed bleeders ~4 years, I still need to put them on.
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