My response was based on your assumption that an inferior product was knowingly used to cut production costs.. I can't imagine why a company would willingly set themselves up for a lawsuit to save a few bucks.... especially on a safety issue such as brakes.
In todays times of vultures waiting in the wings of every business for the opportunity to sue anybody for anything, you'd think risks would be far greater than the gains. Furthermore, the price of replacing these faulty parts under warranty after sale would certainly outweigh any profit made from using inferior parts and in the end effect their all so important customer satisfaction goals.
Some faulty product may have made it's way onto the assembly line but to think it was intentional is quite a stretch.
If I didn't have faith in Triumphs manufacturing process.. and public conscience, I couldn't ride their bikes.
