Thruxton Wet weather performance of Nissin brakes.

Hi Gary,

....how many miles on the bike?.....what's the performance like in the dry?.....

If the pads/disc have not been 'run in'......i.e. a goodly quantity of really good, hard, heavy braking, it's possible the pads/disc interface is still a bit glazed.....

....I'd certainly give an alternative pad material option a go first before jumping ship....was watching some guy on You Tube singing the praises of EBC HH compound pads......said the braking was much improved but it did accelerate the wear on the original discs.........(he was working on an older style Hinckley Thruxton).......he also said that by using EBC discs as well, the disc wear rate was reduced!......(go look for ' Delboys Garage' on You Tube....Triumph Thruxton EBC front brake upgrades)

Cheers,

dickydido

 

Brakes need to be bedded in to remove the glazing or newness of them. Sure it's not just that?
As to having problems with Nissan calipers , no never so far.
Most bikes I've ridden seem to have them.
The TBird has a brembo rear calliper but the front are Triumph branded nissans.
Seem to work well enough.

 

Recommended EBC HH pads. Replaced the oe ones on the America, for EBC pads. What a difference it made, initial bite and power is much improved.
Also fitted them to my previous bike, gixxer 750, they also improved brake performance, but did unfortunately increase disk wear.
Have just ordered EBC rear pads.

 

I would agree with MrOrange. Make sure you have decent pads. I prefer EBC as well.
Not sure which brand Triumph put on from new but it could just be the brand of pads but make sure if it's not many miles that you've done that the pads are bedding in first.
If they are change the pads to a brand you prefer.