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rain and cold dont want to ride thought I would change my brakes. Any tips before I begin. looking at the calipers it looks like an ez job. just wanted the advise of the masters before i begin. front and rear
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The most important trick is to keep an eye on the reservoir to make sure it doesn't overflow when you push the pistons back in the caliper. Loosen the pad retaining bolts before you unbolt the caliper because they are a real buggar to undo afterward.
Let's hope there's intelligent life somewhere in space 'cause it's buggar all down here. -- Monte Python
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Use Dinqua's website for reference on the rear's, fronts are nearly identical: Dinqua's Rear Brake Write-up
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The most important trick is to keep an eye on the reservoir to make sure it doesn't overflow when you push the pistons back in the caliper.
It's best to open the bleeder, attach a hose and let the old fluid drain into a pan when you push back the pistons. Tiny bits of seal and oxidized metal can be removed this way. Remember, brake fluid is hydrophilic, that is, it attracts and holds water. It's actually a good practice to change the fluid whenever you change pads. If you have someone to help it's easy to close it off before any air gets in the line, though I do it myself with no problems.
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Another thing that I do is to apply a thin film of lithium grease to the metal parts that slide against each other; pins, edges of pad backing, etc.
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Remember, brake fluid is hydrophilic, that is, it attracts and holds water. It's actually a good practice to change the fluid whenever you change pads.
Good point, I change the fluid on the bike and cars every two years. I use Valvoline Syn-Power fluid in the cars and bike. It has low water absorption, which is good for folks that don't want to change very often and a pretty decent boil point so it will take more abuse than I'll give my brakes. I've used it in my cars for several years and read in Motorcyclist magazine that is the fluid they use in their long-term test bikes which get occasional track work, that's good enough for my needs.
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thanks for the site. I was going to buy pads from the dealer
sounds like the sinster pads may be a better choice.
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I bet Collins sells both EBC and Triumph brake pads.
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SS you mean steve collins at collins cycle in pa?
I was not happy with his service years ago and never went back.
I am closer to BMW of PGH for stock parts or I would use newbonneville.com I am very happy with newbonneville and would recommend to anyone.
I just need to get off my A$$ and get to work.
thanks
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I was referrring to Steve Collins. Wow, that is disappointing. I stopped by his shop and was very impressed, of course he never turned a wrench on my bike. I guess every dealer has a black spot somewhere.
Fortunately, I never have to access the dealer and our aftermarket like Brent & NewBonneville.com works well.
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i was cautioned against sintered pads..........harder on the rotors.....the factory pads wear very fast....after market are supposed to last 3 times as long....even the nonsintered
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