Triumph TR7 - Check Condition and Security of Steering Unit, Joints and Gaiters: -. X X X; Check for Oil Leaks. X X X X X; Inspect Brake Pads for Wear and Discs for Condition

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
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Fig. 28 Front brake disc and pads
Check for Oil/Fluid leaks
Check condition and security of Steering Unit, Joints and
Gaiters
Inspect Brake Pads for wear and Discs for condition
(1) Jack up the front of the car and support the body on
stands,
(2) Remove the road wheel.
(3) Remove the diSC brake pads, as fol1ows:-
(a) Withdraw the two spnng pins from the brake pad
retaining pms.
(b) Withdraw the brake pad retaining pms.
(e) lift out the brake pads complete with any damping
shims fitted
CAUTION: Do not depress the brake pedal whilst the pads
are removed
(4) Check the pad condition. If the fnctlon lining has been
reduced
to 3mm IO.125m) or If there IS not suffiCient
matenal to provide a thickness of 3mm (0 125m)
before the next service interval. the pads should be
renewed
(5) Check the brake dISC for excessive scormg and run-out
(6) If new brake pads are bemg fitted press the caliper
pistons into their respective bores.
(7) Clean the brake pad locatIons in Ihe caliper
(8) Fit the brake pads complete With any dampmg shims
fitted.
(9) Fit the brake pad retaining pins to the caliper and
secure WIth spring pins
(10) Fit the front wheel and lower the car off the stands
(11) Firmly depress the footbrake several times to correctly
locate the fnctlOn pads.