Triumphrat

superfour · 01-15-2008

Hi all,I have a question about my recently aquired 04.The front downpipes which should be shiny silver,are actualy dull brown.My usual cleaning bits and bobs don't sem to touch it.So it comes down to this,how best to restore the shine and colour,and keep them that way?
Another question concerns the rear brake pedal,compared to my ex TBS the pedal moves a long way before you can feel the braking effect.The pads are fine and the caliper is clean and free,the only odd thing is the pedal is very high.I have to lift my foot to get on the pedal,is there any adjustment on the link rod to the master cylinder?
Many thanks

miker · 01-15-2008

Superfour, I would suggest getting used to it. The dirty brown colour of your pipes can be cleaned and polished with many different products, but as soon as it rains again, you'll be back where you started - dirty brown. I've done mine with Briteshine, 0000 grade steel wool, all kinds of steel polish, and even painted them heat proof black, and they always end up brown after a short while. Some people get them powder coated with good results, but it's not shiny.

The brake pedal seems to be normal, I find it similar to you, but don't have to lift my foot to operate it.

Perhaps get yourself a manual, they're worth it in spades in the end.

Enjoy your new toy!

Mick

DobroDog · 01-15-2008

I had the same question on the rear break pedal. Seems to be a lot of free travel but once the brakes took hold I could still lock up the rear tire or is it tyre.

iansoady · 01-16-2008

You can adjust the pedal - there's a threaded rod going from the pedal clevis up to the master cylinder which you can use to raise / lower it. It's a bit of a pain to get at and is easier if you take the footrest plate off.