Pierre,
You may want to have the disk rotors measured for warpage. Just a slight
amount will cause the brakes to squeal. If everything is
otherwise ok, that may be the answer.
Regards,
Joe (With the red Mk1 Spit you saw there)
"Picard, Pierre" wrote:
>
> Hello Listers!
>
> Firstly, I decided at the last minute to head down to Portland on Friday
> afternoon to see this Triumph show. It was a nice 6 hour drive down. Left
> the running TR6 at home. The girlfriend wanted it for the weekend. Never
> having been to a show like that, let me tell you, the thrill of walking over
> the grass knoll and seeing all the beautiful, gleaming, sparkling TRs with
> hood and trunks open. Just stunning!
>
> The real plus was meeting all the owners and part suppliers. It was
> marvelous to be able to thank some of the listers in person for all their
> help. I know have renewed enthusiasm to continue with the restoration of my
> 74 TR6.
>
> As for the running TR6, after a few kilometers of city driving, there is
> this screech that pops up under braking. The noise is definitely coming from
> the front brakes. I've checked the pads up front and plenty of pad left.
> Disks are in good shape, smooth, with no gouges or runs. Cleaned up all the
> disks and pads with brake cleaner. All is tight, no bolts missing.
>
> I really don't know what else to do now...... I'd rather be noticed for the
> sweet exhaust note that screeching brakes!
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Pierre Picard
> 74 TR6 - gathering dust in 3000 pieces
> 74 TR6 - rusty but fast
> 75 TR6 - donor
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