Triumph TR6 User Manual

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REGULAR MAINTENANCE
Brakes
The
brakes are
hydraulically
operated and
vacuum-servo
assisted. Self-adjusting disc brakes
are
fitted to the
front:
leading
and
trailing
shoe drum brakes
are
fitted
at
the rear
of
the
car.
The handbrake lever is
connected to
the rear brakes
only, by twin cables.
Every
6,000
miles
(10,000
km.)
check
the
condition of
the
front
brake pads
and adjust the
rear
brakes
as
necessary.
Every 12,000 miles
(20,000
km.)
chock the
front
wheels,
jack
up
the rear
of
the
car and remove both road
wheels
and
brake
drums.
Examine
the
brake
linings
for wear
and
freedom
from
oil or
grease.
Renew
worn or contaminated
linings.
Using
compressed air, blow
all dust
from
the
mechanism
and,
using
a
dry
clean cloth, wipe
the
dust from
the inside
of
the
drums.
Avoid
touching the braking
surfaces with
greasy
hands.
Refit the
brake drums
and
road
wheels, re-adjust
the brakes
and
remove
the
jack.
Front
Brakes-Renewing
Friction
Pads
(Fig.
8l)
When friction
pads
are reduced
to
*"
(3
mm.)
thickness,
or
if
they
are of
insufficient
thickness
to ensure
safe braking for
a
further
6,000 miles
(10,000
km.)
renew
them
as
follows:
Fig. 82 (upper) Fig. 83 (right)
Fis. 8ll(left)
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Triumph TR6 Specifications

General

Brand	Triumph
Model	TR6
Category	Automobile
Language	English