Hi Dennis
Sorry didn't realize you were talking about rubbery goop, the stuff I used
is copper based lubricant, which is sticky enough to stop the squeal, you
are right, I guess I didn't realise there was a rubber goop available for
this function.
Graham.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dennis Lambert" <DLambert@anaheim.net>
To: "'Graham Stretch'" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Sent: Monday, August 14, 2000 7:40 PM
Subject: RE: TR6 Brake screech
> Graham,
>
> If I am envisioning correctly, I think where you mention smearing the disc
> brake silencer goop on the top and bottom of the pad is where hi-temp
grease
> should be dabbed. Is this where the pad rides (slides) along the caliper?
> If so, slippery stuff, not rubbery goop needs to be applied there.
>
> Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Graham Stretch [mailto:technical@iwnet.screaming.net]
> Sent: Monday, August 14, 2000 11:22 AM
> To: Triumph List
> Subject: Re: TR6 Brake screech
>
>
>
> Hi Dave
> That is probably the same sort of stuff, as well as applying to the
contact
> area between the pad and piston you should smear a bit along the top and
> bottom faces where the pad contacts the calliper.
>
> Graham.
> 2.5 PI MKII
> Sprinted Dolomite
> 2000 MKI
> Toledo
> 1300 Front Wheel Drive
>
> http://www.triumph-iw.co.uk
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Massey" <105671.471@compuserve.com>
> To: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
> Cc: "Picard, Pierre" <Pierre@incognito.com>; "Triumph List"
> <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, August 14, 2000 1:35 AM
> Subject: Re: TR6 Brake screech
>
>
> Message text written by "Graham Stretch"
> >If you do not have anti squeal shims then the noise can be reduced by the
> liberal application of anti seize grease to the backing plate of the pad.
>
> Graham.<
>
> Grahm, Pierre,
>
> Here in the states you can get a special anti-squeel paste for the pads.
I
> can't say how effective it is but I intend to find out as my brakes are
> squeeling like a banshee. Quite embarrassing.
>
> Dave
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