Triumphrat

Timtiger · 09-13-2004

Hi,
I have just had my bike checked by Triumph and they advised me that all 3 brake rotors are out of spec. This is on a bike that has only done 25,000 KM!!!!!
I have use Carbone Lorraine pads and now Nissin. I admit that I am hard on the brakes, but at a replacement cost of AUD$1,500 - that's Ferrari style running costs.

Can anyone recommend good replacement rotors that are not Triumph?
I beleive that the standard rotors are made by Nissin.

blacktiger · 09-13-2004

You could try EBC Pro-Lite. I put one on my old BMW R100GS and it was OK. It was, however £150. If you then add £20 for pads, that's £170 per disc. So x3 and you'll end up paying £540. Which isn't too far from AU$1500 I think!

WildeKurt · 09-13-2004

Oddly enough, at 4K miles, I think one or both my rotors are having problems: We lurch to a stop now. It feels like warped rotors. I just noticed it and am planning on making an appointment to check it out. I don't brake any more aggressively than neccesary and have spent no time on the track. Anyone else had this problem?

paulie · 09-13-2004

yes, both of my front rotors are warped at 3500 miles. Triumph is repairing as a warranty item. They sent the wrong part the first time. Hopefully the correct ones will be here soon. No apparent cause found. There was another thread about this a while ago, if I remember correctly.

Timtiger · 09-15-2004

A local brake disk manufacturer told me that the standard stainless rotors are designed not to rust and therefore look good, but have a problem with annealing. This is basically that if they are hot from heavy braking and are cooled rapidly - like hitting a puddle, the metal that is cooled will harden - permanently, a may warp.
So the message is:
If you ride in the rain, don't use your brakes!
Joking!!!!

WildeKurt · 09-17-2004

I'm taking it in on Monday. The dealer said they'd see what Triumph had to say when they submitted the warranty claim. Asked me if I brake hard: Me, never tough the ***** things! We'll see what happens.

Kurt

Timtiger · 09-19-2004

I have spoken to the Triumph warranty guy for Australia and note that they immediately asked if I had ever used non-standard pads. If so, they laugh and take no responsibility.

Hands up anyone who actually has only used ever standard brake pads.
I thought so.

djr · 09-20-2004

I have only used the oem pads. I used oem on my TT600 and as yet have had no problems with them stopping me. I have always found them to do a good job. it is known that some non oem are very hard on the brake disc's however I know of triumph dealers that use non oem as standard.