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Tiger Time => Steamers (1993-1998 Tigers) => Topic started by: Geoff W on June 18, 2015, 07:56:54 PM

Title: Cracked Brake Disc
Post by: Geoff W on June 18, 2015, 07:56:54 PM
One of my front brake discs has cracked. To be fair they are looking rather thin, and I suspect less than minimum thickness. They have done 71.5 thousand miles. :^_^
I have a new pair on the way. Replacement looks straightforward according to the Haynes manual. However they do not say to use threadlock on the disc bolts, some people I have spoken to say it is essential, do any of the wise engineering heads on here have an opinion? I would trust advice from here above most other places.
Title: Re: Cracked Brake Disc
Post by: Sin_Tiger on June 18, 2015, 08:04:59 PM
I usually us Blue (medium strength) but I have fitted discs without it when I have run out, I'm still here  :icon_wink: (not in Hull)
Title: Re: Cracked Brake Disc
Post by: threepot on June 18, 2015, 08:25:23 PM
Copper grease :augie
Title: Re: Cracked Brake Disc
Post by: JayDub on June 18, 2015, 09:11:19 PM
Quote from: threepot on June 18, 2015, 08:25:23 PM
Copper grease :augie
That would only stop it from seizing TP
Title: Re: Cracked Brake Disc
Post by: NeilD on June 18, 2015, 11:03:56 PM
the original triumph bolts come with threadlock already applied...  apply heat before trying to undo them, use a tight fitting allen socket preferably a short one to avoid the tendancy to twist as you apply force with longer ones.. did i say apply heat ?  :) 
Title: Re: Cracked Brake Disc
Post by: London_Phil on June 18, 2015, 11:05:59 PM
New ones come with blue loctite on them. When I replaced my front rim, I had to heat the bolts with a heat gun before loosening them, as I ruined the Head trying to remove them cold.
Title: Re: Cracked Brake Disc
Post by: threepot on June 18, 2015, 11:59:33 PM
Quote from: JayDub on June 18, 2015, 09:11:19 PM
That would only stop it from seizing TP
I know..do you fink I'm fick or what? :icon_wink:
Title: Re: Cracked Brake Disc
Post by: JayDub on June 19, 2015, 01:51:57 PM
Quote from: threepot on June 18, 2015, 11:59:33 PM
I know..do you fink I'm fick or what? :icon_wink:
Wot u meanin den?  :icon_scratch:
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