Replacement Brake Pads And Shoes; Lubricate All Grease Points (Except Hubs) - Triumph TR7 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
(4) eare must be laken always 10 observe the followmg
pOlnts:-
lal At all lImes use the recommended brake flUId.
(bl Never leave flUid In unsealed containers It absorbs
mOisture qUickly and can be dangerous II used rn the
brakmg system In thiS condition
(e) FlUid dramed from the system or used for bleeding
should be discarded
(d) The necessity for absolute cleanlmess throughout
cannot be over-emphasised
Replacement Brake Pads and Shoes
When It becomes necessary to renew brake pads and shoes.
It IS essential Ihat only genuine components With Ihe correct
grade of lining are used Always fit new pads or shoes as
complete axle sets. never mdividually or as a Single wheel
set Seflous conseQuences could result from OUI of balance
brakmg due to mixing of linmgs
Replacement brake pads and shoes are obtainable from your
Dealer
The operations tabled In the maintenance summary are listed
m the same order on thiS and the follOWing pages. With
suffiCient detail to enable a person With an average
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knowledge of motor vehicle technology to complete them.
Where appropriate. weekly checks not Included
In
the
maintenance ,nterval summary have been Interspersed with
the labled operations
The replacement or repair of the emission control devices
and systems may be performed by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using any automotive part which
has been certified by the part manufacturer.
However. It IS recommended that only skilled and
experienced personnel attend to Items relatmg to the engme
tune or the emission and evaporative loss control systems
When these Items have received attention. the exhaust
emiSSion level should be checked USing proper eQuipment to
ensure that It conforms to the standards laId down for these
models
Lubricate All Grease Points (Except Hubsl
Usmg a recommended grease. lubricate Ihe handbrake
mechanical Imkage and cable gUides and. where fitted. the
automatiC transmiSSion exposed selector Imkage
USing a medium 011. lubncate the brake and clutch pedal
Pivots takmg care to wipe away all surplus Olt to aVOid
stamlng the carpet