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Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: jonnierw on November 16, 2009, 12:42:34 AM

Title: Chromed Brake Discs
Post by: jonnierw on November 16, 2009, 12:42:34 AM

Hi,

Thanks to the delightful recent weather of rain followed by rain and then more rain, I have noticed that the front brake doesn't really work when wet (you have to squeeze really hard for very little braking, and the rear becomes the dominant brake). I think the bike was a showroom model and so had chrome everywhere, including the brake discs.

Does anyone have any advice on how I could get my front brake working in the wet, without having to go and buy a new disc?

Thanks.

Title: Re: Chromed Brake Discs
Post by: L.A.B. on November 16, 2009, 11:05:47 PM

Presumably, this is your '77 Bonneville with the standard Lockheed front caliper and disc?

Triumph discs were normally chrome plated, and the braking can be improved if you have the chrome removed from the disc, either by having it ground off, or take it to a chrome plating company and get them to remove the chrome plating (de-plate it).

Fitting either EBC HH pads or Ferodo Platinum pads should also improve wet (and dry) weather braking.

Title: Re: Chromed Brake Discs
Post by: jonnierw on November 17, 2009, 12:59:31 PM

hi,

yes, it is my 77 bonneville.

Thanks for the advice, will sort it out before the weather gets really bad. Firstly, the rear puncture I just found this morning.

Thanks.