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pbbeck · 08-10-2007, 03:50 AM

Two weeks ago, I picked up a '98 TBS w/14K on the clock. A friend offered up his nicely equipped garage this Sunday to do a little wrenching. I want to change the oil & filter, remove and replace the brake pads, and bleed the brakes. I don't have the manual, so I have a few questions.

What type/grade of oil is recommended? Dino or synth?

What type of brake fluid is recommended?

What type of brake pads are recommended?

If I can't locate a shop manual between now and Sunday, is there a place on the web where I can find torque values?

Slinky · 08-10-2007, 04:12 PM

Use semi-synth or full synth. engine oll. The viscosity will depend on the ambient temps in your part of the world. 10/40 will cover most options, if you live in a particulary hot part of the world you may be better off with 15/50.

Use DOT4 brake fluid.

The best pads (IMO) are the originals. You can use EBC replacements, they are cheaper but they don't seem to last as long, so it's a false economy.

Stick with GG rated pads. Avoid HH rated pads, they will eat your discs.

pbbeck · 08-10-2007, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slinky

Use semi-synth or full synth. engine oll. The viscosity will depend on the ambient temps in your part of the world. 10/40 will cover most options, if you live in a particulary hot part of the world you may be better off with 15/50.

Use DOT4 brake fluid.

The best pads (IMO) are the originals. You can use EBC replacements, they are cheaper but they don't seem to last as long, so it's a false economy.

Stick with GG rated pads. Avoid HH rated pads, they will eat your discs.

Thanks, Slinky! I think in Southern California 15/50 makes the most sense. I'm off to the dealer tomorrow to pick everything up. I just hope they can locate a service manual.

crosstie · 08-10-2007, 06:18 PM

The Haynes manual has all the torque specs in there... it's very helpful and not too hard to find. FYI.

MickMaguire · 08-10-2007, 06:44 PM

Mobil 1 Racing 4T 15W-50 from your Triumph dealer is the official recommendation

johnyC · 08-10-2007, 06:57 PM

pb,

I raised the issue of brake pad choice on the twins forum before, maybe it's worth mentioning here since you brought it up.

Last December I fitted new pads front and rear to my son's Transalp, genuine Nissin front but EBC rear (the Honda dealer didn't stock the original rears at the time, they do now) A couple of months later I removed the rear wheel to fit new chain & sprockets, THE BRAKE LININGS FELL OUT!!!!!!! having detached themselves from the steel backing plate.

http://www.triumphrat.net/photogalle...7604-2/age.jpg

http://www.triumphrat.net/photogalle...8/agf.jpg.html

I got a refund on the value of the pads, but no satisfactory explanation as to why they became so dangerous in normal use after such a short time.