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

To: John Cowan <jfcowan@pacbell.net>, triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: TR-3A - Anyone replaced front brake pads?
From: "Michael Andrews" <mandrews53@earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 06 Dec 2000 23:31:24 -0800
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)

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>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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