Triumphrat

robtroll23 · 05-08-2006

My rear brake pad has worn down a bit, but still is within spec. Problem is i have to push the foot lever down a bit further down than i am comfortable with before it bites nicely. Is there a way to adjust the rear brake/caliber? I have the haynes and only see how to replace/renew, no actual adjustment?

MickMaguire · 05-08-2006

you adjust at the master cylinder end, if you pull back the boot covering the joint where the cylinder pushrod connects to the brake lever you will see that the pushrod is adjustable in length, you just need to slacken off the locknut. this adjustment will change the lever position.

However, excessive travel is more likely an indication that the brake fluid needs to be changed.

cafetbird · 05-09-2006

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On 2006-05-08 08:23, MickMaguire wrote:
However, excessive travel is more likely an indication that the brake fluid needs to be changed.

Mick has a good point. You should change the brake fluid (and hydraulic clutch slave cylinder fluid) every 3 years or so. The fluid collects water and becomes less effective. If you let it go too long, it could start corroding the guts of your brake system.

Do a color check; look in the sight glass on the master cylinder, and if the fluid is darker brown, change it right away, also bleeding it out of the calipers. While you are at it, clean your calipers well w/ brake cleaner.