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Re: TR-3A - Anyone replaced front brake pads?

To: Michael Andrews <mandrews53@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: TR-3A - Anyone replaced front brake pads?
From: Bob Labuz <yellowtr@borg.com>
Date: Thu, 07 Dec 2000 18:06:55 -0500
Cc: John Cowan <jfcowan@pacbell.net>, triumphs@autox.team.net
Organization: Adirondack Minerals
References: <200012070725.XAA08393@gull.prod.itd.earthlink.net>
Mike and John,

Mike is correct.You can purchace the entire kit from TRF for 16.00. part # is
RFK546 for TR3 and RFK547 if your calipers are "SPLIT". My springs were warn out
so I replaced them last year. Got the kit ON SALE also. Fit perfect.

Bob Labuz
1958 TR3A
1974 T140V

Michael Andrews wrote:

> Shouldn't there be a flat spring ( two each caliper ) that is held down by
> the triangular plates( moss#582-045)? They should keep the pads from
> clanking around. They shouldn't have much motion in the direction of
> rotation but can move left and right to the disk. Check the manual or Moss
> catalog ( anti rattlespring #582-055). See if that is the problem lotsa
> luck.Mike Andrews(tr2 1/2)
>
> ----------
> >From: John Cowan <jfcowan@pacbell.net>
> >To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> >Subject: TR-3A - Anyone replaced front brake pads?
> >Date: Wed, Dec 6, 2000, 9:14 AM
> >
>
> >
> >     Hi, Thought I'd take another shot at this one on the list, since I
> > won't be able to have a look at it on the car for another week or so.  If
> > you have replaced the front disk brake pads, did you notice anything that
> > might cause a pad to slide back and forth?
> >     Thanks again,
> >     JC
> >
> > Original post:
> >
> >      For some time, I've been hearing an unusual clicking sound when
> > braking. The handyman who helps me with wrenching noticed that the right
> > inside disk brake pad was loose (wish my own noticer was more
> > sensitive). The pad slides forward and back about 1/8 to 1/4 " when simply
> > turning the disk. The two triangular plates that hold the pads in place
> > are snug, and no potential problems are obvious in my manuals.
> >      If anyone has seen this before and/or can offer a suggestion about
> > what might be going on, before I begin dismantling the brakes, I would
> > appreciate it.
> > Thanks,
> > John Cowan
> >
> >
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