[TR] TR3A Disc Brake Pads

[Andrew Uprichard]

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

-----Original Message-----
From: triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Willett and
Carol Gray
Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 3:53 PM
To: triumphs at 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

-- 
David Willett and Carol Gray,
331 Gage Street, Box 773,
  Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
  L0S 1J0

Fax: 905 468 3007
Ph: 905 468 0608
E-Mail; willgray at vaxxine.com

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