Disc brake adjustment question / TRP HY-RD brakes

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Originally Posted by 54ny77

got any good pad recommendations?

i ordered a bleed kit.

For a tandem? Metal sintered would be my go to in order to deal with the extra weight. They use the generic Shimano B01S pad shape, so options are essentially infinite.

Few options that I like
https://trpcycling.com/products/sintered-2-piston
https://www.discobrakes.com/?s=0&t=0&c=14&p=100&tb=001 - Whatever composition you feel like.
https://mtxbraking.com/product/gold-label-brake-pads/ - Shimano Deore GL111 variation

Originally Posted by tellyho

What does a bleed kit for these look like? I have replaced the fluid in mine: pop off the reservoir top, empty, fill. I don't believe there's any other procedure but happy to be corrected. Ask TRP to send you new silicone bladders.

Full vid here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcZKtFI8Els

https://youtu.be/BcZKtFI8Els?t=60 - At roughly here for the next minute the tech discussed how improper usage of the barrel adjuster and push rod, which causes the push rod to enter too far into the master cylinder, causing the timing port to close, and preventing the pads from advancing properly.

The is very likely the problem that leftsidedrive has, and shows a very common misunderstanding of relying on the barrel adjuster when trying to use and maintain these calipers.

Originally Posted by 54ny77

tellyho: this is what i found online in terms of protocol.

i just ordered a bleed kit that said it was compatible with trp.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcZKtFI8Els Full vid and explanation here.