Brake Service

[sin_tiger]

For anyone who gets really stuck and doesn't want to pay the new price or quite high second hand prices, even if you can find one.

The LEFT FRONT Nissin 27mm two piston sliding caliper from an earlier Triumph T300 / T400 (early Trophy, Trident, Sprint & Tiger) is to all intents and purposes an exact replacement, much more readily available and a lot cheaper.

[Coconut]

That's great information ! 

Do you have a Part Number for the compatible Caliper ?

Cheers 

[sin_tiger]

The calipers used in the noted models is often referred to in Triumph and other manuals as "Specification B". These were also used in quite a few Japanese brand bikes of the mid '90's, particularly Honda.

Model : Tiger 885cc carb 93-98
Assy Part No. : T2023030
NB : The fixed pin carrier is the same as the TTSE

Models : Trophy (early Mk1), Trident, Sprint 885cc carb 91-99
Assy Part No. : 2020700-T0301
NB : The fixed pin carrier is NOT the same as the TTSE but original can be swapped over.

Pad designation is the same EBC number FA214

[Coconut]

Thanks Niall,

I will add the information to the next update of my Spare Parts List 

[GarminDave]

Job Done!

The refurbished Caliper arrived back and is stunning.  The cost went up somewhat as I asked for a full refurbishment which means it was shot-blasted and painted.  I also needed two pistons and two pad pins plus Royal Mail Special Delivery coming in at £131.00 in total for effectively a new caliper.  Triumph new is £525.00.

It all went back OK and I bled the brake using a suction device which appears to work in that I have a good feel and it stops the bike.

Happy Days and thanks for all the input.

[Yaga1973]

It's always great to hear about companies who deliver excellent products at fair prices!

[trophied]

On the Hermys parts list if you pull up the part in question you will often find that they list other models that the particular part also fits.  If there are several models listed you can then go look for pricing any number of places to see if you can find it for less.

[GarminDave]

UPDATE September 2022.

The front discs warped in 8,700 miles.  I contacted EBC and they asked me to send them back for examination under warranty.  They tell me the discs are within Specification.

I felt a pulsating on the front and it was OK to live with but at my last 10,000 service the technician advised I got the discs fixed.

So EBC has returned them and I'm putting them back on tomorrow and see if there is any improvement.

Any input from you guys?