This happened to me during a recent re-build and it was due to the pistons
not being fully retracted into the calipers: if fitted properly, they
should protrude just a smidgeon (scientific word meaning a wee bit).
Andrew Uprichard
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From: triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net
[mailto:triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Willett and
Carol Gray
Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 3:53 PM
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: [TR] TR3A Disc Brake Pads
I am trying to install some new disc brake pads, purchased from Moss
Motors, in my TR3A (TS 24301L). Before installing the pads I have
cleaned the caliper and pistons, replaced the rubber seals and
re-installed the pistons following the instructions set out in
Haynes. So far so good.
However, when I now attempt to install the pads, I find the the
thickness of the pads is such that there is insufficient space to to
accommodate the rotor and the two pads (with their metal and rubber
backing) within the caliper. As far as I can detect, the pistons are
fully retracted into the caliper and should not be obstructing the
pads.
Am I doing something wrong, or is this simply a case of after-market
pads not conforming to original specs?
Dave
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David Willett and Carol Gray,
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Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
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Ph: 905 468 0608
E-Mail; willgray@vaxxine.com
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