Get parts, consult manual Set up bike Take out r-clip Remove pin Remove spring Remove pads CAREFULLY push in pistons Lightly grease back of pads and thread on pin with copper grease Insert pads Insert spring and pin Fasten pin, replace r-clip, clean caliper. Repeat other side, job done.
I would have used the old pads and a pair of vise grips to push back the pistons, less chance of marking / damaging anything. If you lever back one pad then fit the new pad in that side then lever back with the other pad you have less risk of distorting the disk too, then drop in the second pad. Clean the pins lightly lubricate the pin and copper grease the threads before reassembly.
Thanks for the useful additions @Dozers Dad and @Oldyam. The idea was to make it easy for anyone new to this.
I see what you mean - I rectified that in my post and will get the pins out again and correct that. Mind you, the manual says to lightly grease the pin? Do they mean the thread?
I would, apply an anti seize / corrosion grease to pin and thread, wipe excess from pin on application. Google acf50 anti corrosion grease. Use it now on all stuff like this. Then paint it on the caps of your fasteners when job finished. Keeps em shiny
The idea with greasing the pin is to provide anti-seize, lubrication and corrosion protection, the grease on the non threaded part of the pin is meant to be just a very light coating, virtually invisible. So as @MrOrange said wipe off the excess, also be aware of any corrosion in the hole towards the end of the pin causing tightness on reassembly.
I've taken them out and made sure the shaft of the pin is very lightly coated, and very lightly greased the threads. Thanks for your help.
Does anybody have a view on whether I should go with triumph brake pads or an after market set. The triumph ones for the front on the thunderbird LT are £95, but I have seen cheaper after market ones? What would you recommend and do you have a preference if I should go down the after market products route? Any help greatly appreciated..
Go for EBC HH sintered brake pads, fraction of the price. I've fitted them more than once, they are awesome. Remember Triumph don't make brake pads/coolant etc etc So there brake pads aren't Triumph, just rebranded pads.
Thanks Jez, I rang and ordered a couple of pairs from the Sportsbikeshop. They were £17 a pair so £34 to do both sides. Bargain given that my Triumph dealer wanted £95 for them. Your support further demonstrates the value of the forum members and community we have on this forum. Brilliant All I now need to do is workout how to fit them. This will likely test my technical skills some what, but how difficult can it be eh!
It has just had it’s annual service, so it should all be nice and clean and free. We will see. I definitely owe you a drink at the GMU...
