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Re: [TR] Brake Assembly Questions

To: "'list Triumph'" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] Brake Assembly Questions
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 15:36:46 -0800
> However, I'd just 
> add that IMHO *a touch* of grease should ideally read *a 
> touch of high melting point grease* might be better? We don't 
> know what ambient conditions this car operates in and HMP is 
> the only grease I've ever used in my brakes in chilly old UK. 

Certainly no argument from me ... just didn't think to mention it as what I
use for 'ordinary' grease is rated to something like 400F, which I think is
plenty.  The face of the shoes can get hotter than that, but IMO the backing
plate should not.

Randall
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