Watched this 3 times, took notes and today cleaned and changed my Street RS Brembo front pads. Used screwdriver and card to open pistons, worked a treat 😉
A little tip for hex style fasteners use a pick to clean the cavity then use a hammer to drive the bit in before attempting to remove and if the fasteners are already in good shape pack the cavity with blue wheel bearing grease to prevent build up or corrosion. Just clean out before removal of the fasteners
Thank you very much for everything Sir. I make all the services I can in my Speed thanks of your videos. Have you ever done the valves adjustment on that STR? I looking forward to do it my self and always check your channel to see if you already have a video of it hehe. Cheers and greetings from Mexico City.
Thanks for you nice comments. I will get around to doing the valves, but it’s a job I’m putting off. I have been told, on low mileage bikes. It’s almost never out of adjustment. But I will do it soon.
Hi, Thanks for the feedback. But I sure it doesn't make a difference, the disc's are floating disc's. So will always have a little movement. The owners manual doesn't mention holding the brake on, but we all have our own way of doing things 👍
Hmm not sure I'm in the position to recommend products, as I've only used standard discs. I also need new discs, I would just go for quality stuff, don't buy cheap shit 👍
Great video, thanks for sharing. My '16 Speed Triple's rear brake was absolutely useless. No feel even if you stomped on the lever and made slow manoeuvres difficult. Did you find the new sintered rear brake pads helped, if so by how much?
Hi I've always found the brakes on my speed triple excellent. so didnt notice much change with the new pads. but a few people have commented,on poor brakes on the speed triple.
I bought a set of torx keys 😅 I worked, I was using the wrong keys. After removing caliper I had a little issue to remove this pin that holds the brake pads… I searched the web and learned I had to hammer it out a little to remove the pads. It worked. 🙌
I see that you have Michelin Road 5 tires. Do they wear evenly? Any issues? I am planning on changing to the Road 5 when my Pirelli Rosso III wear out on my 2017 Speed Triple S. I like my Rosso III, feel very secure when leaning thru curves but tend to wear flat in the center quickly. Back on topic, have you experienced a problem with your front brake lever where on first pull it has a lot of travel? Like your videos!
I love the Road 5's, i have Michelin's Roads on both my bikes. i would say all tyres will wear in the centre first (unless you track ride a lot) but the overall life of a Michelin Road, will be double or more, of a sports tyre. you will not be disappointed if you change to Roads. on the subject of brake travel, i find them very firm, the first thing I would do. Is check your mastercylinder fluid level. but its more likely that the brakes need bleeding.
You'll find a lot of comments about the front brakes. Loads of travel at the lever, it may be air in the system but I had mine looked at by an (independent) Triumph specialist who said many were like that. So give bleeding a go and good luck. However, for all that they don't inspire confidence, they really do work when needed in emergency braking. I had a van pull out on me at a T junction when I was being enthusiastic around some bends. I went from 'I'm not gonna make this' to 'bloody hell I have!' in a couple of seconds. It's restored my confidence but I just naturally prefer to feel some effect from the brakes at the first touch of the lever. Otherwise it's a fantastic bike👍
Hey bud, cracking vids. I have the same bike, in also the nicest colour scheme lol. So, the manual I have states 40Nm for the front Caliper Bolts, you state 55Nm, can you clarify where you got the figure from please, cheers, stay safe
@@notamotorbikemechanic Right, great bud cheers. It's the 'R' I have, Brembo Calipers and also fitting the HH Sintered pads too. I was going to give it a torque check prior to removing first, but 40Nm did seem a little low.
@@notamotorbikemechanic Like yourself, I'll always go with the manual, I've worked offshore with guys who go with 'feel' and 'one for the pot' lol, which is basically guessing. I've gone with EBC, always had them on my track bikes, unlikely I'll need more on the road, see how they do on the Brembos, any issues I'll switch to OE pads. Surprised how little info there is out there on settings, do you have a link where I can purchase and download a manual by chance?
Go to tritun.net, you have to log in, and pay per hour. Screen shot as much as you can. Let me know how the EBC HH pad go, I fine they give a lot of rota noise. Where are you from Taffy
Those Triumph Brembo's are crap for the money. Had them on my '16 Triple, warm or cold they never worked as well as they should and would usually squeak as well. On EBCs now, much better for cheaper.
hi, a few of you have complained of poor brakes on the speed triple. i've always found mine to be very good. they did squeak a bit, before i changed them, but im sure a clean would have stopped this.
@@notamotorbikemechanic That was the first thing I did. Clean and inspect, still had more than half their life left. Stopped squeaking for about an hour, then it came back. Hence the swap to EBC. Between the brakes, the spilt in ignition loom that Triumph wanted to charge me $1000AUD + labour to fix (which I fixed for around $200 and an hour of my time) and the piss poor throttle maps (I leave mine on rider mode with everything but level 1 on ABS turned off), this will be my last Triumph. Average build quality, same ignition loom issues to my old 2009 Speed and shite dealers and techs have killed my love for these bikes.
Yeah I always go for EBC when changing pads. Shame about the loom, that's why I try and do everything myself, dealers take the piss. Tell me more about your issues with the throttle maps?
@@notamotorbikemechanic Because the anti-wheelie and traction control are linked, gives a very "box of chocolates" feel when on a decent fang - never know what you are going to get when you twist the throttle. Compare it to rider mode with anti-wheelie and traction control "off", feels like a much better bike and like a proper Speed Triple again. Also compare it to a S1000R (throttle maps done very well in a super naked) and you'll see what I mean.
That’s interesting, I’ll try changing to rider mode. Now this is what I feel, let me know if you feel this. 4th gear at about 45/50mph, and try holding that speed. It feels to me like it’s hesitating, or hunting I believe the old term for it is. Does it in other gears/speeds, but that’s one I can think of. Also a little snatchy at low speed/rev’s. Noticed lately, it’s worse with a K&N on it. I did mention it to the dealer at first service.
Watched this 3 times, took notes and today cleaned and changed my Street RS Brembo front pads. Used screwdriver and card to open pistons, worked a treat 😉
Awesome, glad the videos are helping.
Thank you for this walkthrough, this was super helpful to me in my DIY journey!
Happy to help 👍
A little tip for hex style fasteners use a pick to clean the cavity then use a hammer to drive the bit in before attempting to remove and if the fasteners are already in good shape pack the cavity with blue wheel bearing grease to prevent build up or corrosion. Just clean out before removal of the fasteners
Love the Noddy shield hahaha.
Great videos as usual mate .
15.20!!! great tip.
Thank you very much for everything Sir. I make all the services I can in my Speed thanks of your videos. Have you ever done the valves adjustment on that STR? I looking forward to do it my self and always check your channel to see if you already have a video of it hehe. Cheers and greetings from Mexico City.
Thanks for you nice comments.
I will get around to doing the valves, but it’s a job I’m putting off.
I have been told, on low mileage bikes. It’s almost never out of adjustment.
But I will do it soon.
Do you think I can just change the pads and leave the fluid?
Absolutely, think most manufacturers recommend two years for brake fluid.
Most people don't do it that regular.
Great video but you should align the pads by pulling the brake and while doing do up the bolts. If not the calliper may not be parallel to the disc.
Hi, Thanks for the feedback. But I sure it doesn't make a difference, the disc's are floating disc's. So will always have a little movement.
The owners manual doesn't mention holding the brake on, but we all have our own way of doing things 👍
I think I’ve done something wrong cause those little metal clips are loose and rattle around once I’d put everything back together?
The clips are there to keep the pads under tension, and should be under pressure from the pads.
Do not ride the bike, go over your work again 👍
Thank you, glad to help 🏍👍
What discs would you recommend to go with ebc pads? My discs are warped and I’m planning to change them
Hmm not sure I'm in the position to recommend products, as I've only used standard discs.
I also need new discs, I would just go for quality stuff, don't buy cheap shit 👍
Are the brakes the same for the ‘09 speed triple?
Hi, I've not worked on a '09' but I would think so. Brake are similar on lots of bikes 🏍👍
Do you put brake grease on the back of the pads? Usually do this to help with break noise (clicking, etc). Thanks for the video.
no its not recommended and unnecessary.
sometimes a little smear on a brake pin if you have one.
Great video, thanks for sharing. My '16 Speed Triple's rear brake was absolutely useless. No feel even if you stomped on the lever and made slow manoeuvres difficult. Did you find the new sintered rear brake pads helped, if so by how much?
Hi I've always found the brakes on my speed triple excellent. so didnt notice much change with the new pads.
but a few people have commented,on poor brakes on the speed triple.
Why so complicated to do this in 2024 😂 I was going to do myself but I gave up, my allen key won’t fit properly and I can’t remove caliper. 😢
Hmm no reason you shouldn't be able to remove them.
Just us quality tools, the rear are a bit fiddly.
I bought a set of torx keys 😅 I worked, I was using the wrong keys. After removing caliper I had a little issue to remove this pin that holds the brake pads… I searched the web and learned I had to hammer it out a little to remove the pads. It worked. 🙌
Well done, glad you got it sorted 👍🏍
I see that you have Michelin Road 5 tires. Do they wear evenly? Any issues? I am planning on changing to the Road 5 when my Pirelli Rosso III wear out on my 2017 Speed Triple S. I like my Rosso III, feel very secure when leaning thru curves but tend to wear flat in the center quickly. Back on topic, have you experienced a problem with your front brake lever where on first pull it has a lot of travel? Like your videos!
I love the Road 5's, i have Michelin's Roads on both my bikes.
i would say all tyres will wear in the centre first (unless you track ride a lot)
but the overall life of a Michelin Road, will be double or more, of a sports tyre.
you will not be disappointed if you change to Roads.
on the subject of brake travel, i find them very firm, the first thing I would do. Is check your mastercylinder fluid level. but its more likely that the brakes need bleeding.
You'll find a lot of comments about the front brakes. Loads of travel at the lever, it may be air in the system but I had mine looked at by an (independent) Triumph specialist who said many were like that. So give bleeding a go and good luck.
However, for all that they don't inspire confidence, they really do work when needed in emergency braking. I had a van pull out on me at a T junction when I was being enthusiastic around some bends. I went from 'I'm not gonna make this' to 'bloody hell I have!' in a couple of seconds.
It's restored my confidence but I just naturally prefer to feel some effect from the brakes at the first touch of the lever.
Otherwise it's a fantastic bike👍
Hey bud, cracking vids. I have the same bike, in also the nicest colour scheme lol. So, the manual I have states 40Nm for the front Caliper Bolts, you state 55Nm, can you clarify where you got the figure from please, cheers, stay safe
Hi it’s taken from the online service manual
The torque settings are different for the none ‘R’ model
@@notamotorbikemechanic Right, great bud cheers. It's the 'R' I have, Brembo Calipers and also fitting the HH Sintered pads too. I was going to give it a torque check prior to removing first, but 40Nm did seem a little low.
Some think 55nm is a bit tight, but that’s what the manual says.
Let me know how you get on with the brake pads, are you fitting Brembo or EBC?
@@notamotorbikemechanic Like yourself, I'll always go with the manual, I've worked offshore with guys who go with 'feel' and 'one for the pot' lol, which is basically guessing. I've gone with EBC, always had them on my track bikes, unlikely I'll need more on the road, see how they do on the Brembos, any issues I'll switch to OE pads. Surprised how little info there is out there on settings, do you have a link where I can purchase and download a manual by chance?
Go to tritun.net, you have to log in, and pay per hour. Screen shot as much as you can.
Let me know how the EBC HH pad go, I fine they give a lot of rota noise.
Where are you from Taffy
Great video, thanks!
Your welcome, thanks for watching
Those Triumph Brembo's are crap for the money. Had them on my '16 Triple, warm or cold they never worked as well as they should and would usually squeak as well. On EBCs now, much better for cheaper.
hi, a few of you have complained of poor brakes on the speed triple.
i've always found mine to be very good.
they did squeak a bit, before i changed them, but im sure a clean would have stopped this.
@@notamotorbikemechanic That was the first thing I did. Clean and inspect, still had more than half their life left. Stopped squeaking for about an hour, then it came back. Hence the swap to EBC.
Between the brakes, the spilt in ignition loom that Triumph wanted to charge me $1000AUD + labour to fix (which I fixed for around $200 and an hour of my time) and the piss poor throttle maps (I leave mine on rider mode with everything but level 1 on ABS turned off), this will be my last Triumph.
Average build quality, same ignition loom issues to my old 2009 Speed and shite dealers and techs have killed my love for these bikes.
Yeah I always go for EBC when changing pads. Shame about the loom, that's why I try and do everything myself, dealers take the piss.
Tell me more about your issues with the throttle maps?
@@notamotorbikemechanic Because the anti-wheelie and traction control are linked, gives a very "box of chocolates" feel when on a decent fang - never know what you are going to get when you twist the throttle.
Compare it to rider mode with anti-wheelie and traction control "off", feels like a much better bike and like a proper Speed Triple again.
Also compare it to a S1000R (throttle maps done very well in a super naked) and you'll see what I mean.
That’s interesting, I’ll try changing to rider mode.
Now this is what I feel, let me know if you feel this.
4th gear at about 45/50mph, and try holding that speed.
It feels to me like it’s hesitating, or hunting I believe the old term for it is. Does it in other gears/speeds, but that’s one I can think of.
Also a little snatchy at low speed/rev’s.
Noticed lately, it’s worse with a K&N on it.
I did mention it to the dealer at first service.