Assembly; Installation - Triumph 2012 Tiger 800 Service Manual

Brakes

Assembly

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Never use mineral based grease (such as lithium or
copper based grease) in any area where contact with the
braking system hydraulic seals and dust seals is possible.
Mineral based grease will damage the hydraulic seals
and dust seals in the calipers and master cylinders.
Damage caused by contact with mineral based grease
may reduce braking efficiency resulting in an accident.
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Before installation, all internal brake components should
be cleaned and lubricated with clean new DOT 4 brake
fluid.
Never use solvents, petrol <gasoline>, engine oil, or a ny
other petroleum distillate on internal brake components
as this will cause deterioration of the hydraulic seals in
the calipers and master cylinders.
A dangerous riding condition leading to loss of
motorcycle control and an accident could result if this
warning is ignored.
1. Lubricate the piston and cylinder with new, clean
brake fluid.
Ensure that the piston and piston seal are fitted facing
the same way as noted during removal. A dangerous
riding condition leading to a n accident could result from
incorrect assembly of the master cylinder.
2. Fit the new piston set into the master cylinder and
retain with a new circlip.
3. Refit the master cylinder boot.
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Installation

1. Locate the master cylinder to the handlebars and
position the clamp with the ' U P' arrow pointing
upwards.
1. 'UP' Arrow
2. 'Dot' mark
2. Align the master cylinder/clamp split line with the
'dot' mark on the handlebar.
3 . Tig hten the clamp bolts, u pper first a n d then the
lower to
12 Nm.
4. Connect the brake hose to the master cylinder
incorporating new sealing washers. Tighten the
banjo bolt to
25 Nm.
5. Connect the brake light switch connections.
6. Position the brake lever ensuring that the pivot boss
is correctly aligned to the push rod. Fit and tighten
the pivot bolt to
1 Nm,
Use only DOT 4 specification brake fl uid as listed in the
general information section of this manual. The use of
brake flu ids other than those DOT 4 fluids listed in the
general information section may reduce the efficiency of
the braking system leading to loss of motorcycle control
and an accident.
Observe the brake fluid handling warnings g iven earl ier
in this section of the manual.
and the locknut to
6 Nm.