The Triumph Dolomite Club - Discussion Forum

So ya. I need new brakes.

I needed new pads.. but I didn't realise this until I realised I needed new disks

I was just wondering what this whol Seira (sp?) brake upgrade was all about. Worth doing? Really hard?

If not changing over the normal brakes.. how hard is it ?

Colin has told me that the pads are no bother and that he'd get back to me on the disks heh. Is it worth paying a pro to do the disks because I don't really* want to die..

Phil

*When I said 'really' I mean dont... at all.. well, not yet.

Know nothing about sierra upgrade, but my first job on dolomite was complete front brake sort. Calipers, Discs, Pads and wheel bearings and I consider myself a complete novice as all the car stuff i have done in the last 20 years is oil petrol and water. Haynes manual, toolbox, loads of tea and roll ups. Job done!!!

If I can do it anyone can

Good luck

Jay

P S Fear of death prevents bodging it

Phil wrote:Colin has told me that the pads are no bother and that he'd get back to me on the disks heh.

Er yeah, um sorry about that mate. Not looked at how they are held on yet but should be quite straight forward. How does Mr.Haynes describe it?

haynes
jack up car
support using axle stands/bricks/spare wheels
remove parts A,B,C,D
remove part 1/k (see diagram G,pg 67 par.5)
undo bolts E and Y
remove remains of pads
hammer part F till it drops off streching and tearing brake hose(refer to our sister publication 'how not to fix it')

put part 1/k back on using parts A,B and C (part D has fallen down the drain hole)
phone AA for tow to garage.


well this was me when i done my first brake change in 1998.



being serious,its a easy jobs which is a lot less scary than you think it is.
just remember to clean the disks before fitting.

Is there anywhere to buy disk other than Rimmers ?

Phil

http://www.brakeparts.co.uk/ should have them.

Ok, looked on the site:

Shop Now > Online Catalogue > Triumph ? 'Dolomite' > '72-82 Dolomite 1850 & Sprint' > Discs & Drums > Front Disc/Drums..

Solid Brake Disc - £40.90 each ex-VAT

Are they what I need.. I know it souns stupid, but they will cost me considerably more from Rimmers..

Phil

::EDIT::

Woah, that was a lie.. Are these what I need from Rimmers ?

Have you seen RT1187,THATS£85.19 INC VAT But thats 2 x discs,pads and rear shoes,

Good posting that man !

That's a bit crazy how much extra stuff you get for so little.. hrm. Ok, well if I can wangle the 15% discount on that I'm looking at £72.41 + P&P..

I would love to say this will be the last bit of money I'll spend on the car, but there is no chance of that ha..

Ok, get paid tomorrow and 3 weeks left of work before I leave.. going to be close..

Phil

So got pad discs and shoes..

One side at the front is done now, hoping to finish the other side tomorrow.

Sawrfega > Fairy Liquid & Sugar.

Phil

All on your todd?
Well done Phil

Remember to pump the brake pedal a few times before driving though

Colin wrote:All on your todd?

Phil

Guess someone helped hold the hammer then

Two dorrs over there is a guy who used to be a mechanic, retired now.. he's taking a growing interest in my Dolomite now addays and started talking to me about it on Sunday.

He knew I needed new brakes and asked me if I was going to fit them myself.. I laughed.

He said he was only two doors way if I needed help and, grately appreciated, he has stuck by that. I'd of been screwed otherwise!

The book makes it look so simple, but it really isn't. I'm going to be doing the otherside 'on my own' tomorrow night with him looking over my shoulder.

Been really good fun and great he has had the time to teach me.

Phil

Ah yes, the very best possible way to learn too. IMHO

It's good to have a 'Safety Net' behind you if things go wrong or you get stuck.

I'm reckoning that he sat back a while before helping as he wanted to find out if you were just gonna rag it about and ruin it. He must be impressed