[WPTA] front brake replacement

[Bruce Stutzman]

The files I gave you with the car should say what I did.
Bruce

On Thu, Aug 8, 2024, 5:51 PM dharkus--- via Wpta <wpta at autox.team.net>
wrote:

> The pads are wore because the caliper is sticking so I would rebuild or
> have Team Triumph send rebuilt one or new
> Don
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> On Thursday, August 8, 2024, 6:32 AM, Tim Prell via Wpta <
> wpta at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> I discovered the front brake pads for my TR6 are completely worn out
> (hence the squeal :-) and have decided to replace pads and rotors (although
> these look new), and potentially add stainless steel hoses. The bearings
> look great (likely recent replacements). I'm going with slotted TRW rotors
> to see if there is any improvement, though the brakes worked great even as
> the pads were low.
>
> Does anyone have a local supplier of the dust caps (both the outer cap and
> the inner bearing cap)? I've already ordered the main replacement parts and
> probably should have taken everything apart first to limit the astronomical
> cost of shipping separately.
>
> I am also on the fence about rebuilding the calipers as they look to be
> in good condition. If I do disconnect the brake lines to replace the hoses
> or rebuild, any techniques for evacuating the fluid and thoughts about best
> brake fluid to use is appreciated.
>
> thanks,
> Tim
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