Triumph 2012 Tiger 800 Service Manual page 378

Brakes
U nscrew and remove the rear brake reservoir cover
4.
taking care not to spill any fluid.
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1. Rear reservoir
2. Rear reservoir upper level
3. Rear reservoir lower level
Ensure absolute cleanliness when adding brake fluid to
the brake fluid reservoir. Do not allow moisture or debris
to enter the cylinder as this will adversely affect the fluid
properties. Always use fluid from a sealed container and
do not use fluid from a container which has been
opened for any period of time. Always check for fluid
leakage around hydraulic fittings and for damage to
hoses.
A dangerous riding condition leading to an accident
could result if this warning is ignored.
5. Check the condition of the sealing diaphragm.
Replace the diaphragm as necessary.
6. Release the bleed nipple.
Note:
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During bleeding, do not allow the fluid level
to fall below the lower level mark in the
reservoir. If the level is allowed to fall below
this mark, air may enter the system and the
sequence of bleeding must be repeated.
Slowly depress the brake pedal a nd, holding the
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pedal fu lly down, close the bleed nipple.
8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 until no more air a ppears in
the bleed tube.
9. Maintain the brake fluid level between the upper
and lower reservoir levels whilst bleeding is being
carried out.
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10. When all air has been expelled from the system,
hold down the brake peda l and close the bleed
nipple. Tighten the nipple to
1 1. Fill the reservoir to the maximum level with new
DOT 4 flu id.
Use only DOT 4 specification brake fluid as listed in the
general information section of this manual. The use of
brake fluids 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 earlier
in this section of the manual.
12. Fit the reservoir cover and diaphragm. Check for
correct diaphragm fitment before final tightening of
the cover.
1 3 . Remove the bleed tube from the nipple.
14. Replace the bleed nipple cap.
15. Check for correct brake operation. . Rectify as
necessary.
lt is dangerous to operate the motorcycle with defective
brakes; you must have your a uthorised Triumph dealer
take remedial action before you ride the motorcycle
again. Failure to take remedial action may result in
reduced braking efficiency leading to loss of motorcycle
control and an accident.
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