Assembly - Triumph 2012 Tiger 800 Service Manual

Brakes

Assembly

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Never use mineral based g rease <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 cal ipers and master cylinders.
Damage caused by contact with mineral based grease
may reduce braking efficiency resulting in an accident.
Ensure that the caliper bores do not become scratched
during removal and assembly.
A dangerous riding condition leading to a n accident
could result if this warning is ignored.
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. Fit new flu id seals to the caliper. Apply brake fluid to
the outside of the caliper piston and fluid seal.
1. Piston
2. Seals
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Ensure that the piston does not tip during assembly as
this could damage the caliper.
A dangerous riding condition leading to a n accident
could result if this warning is ignored.
2. Carefully push the piston into the caliper by hand.
3. I nstall the anti-rattle spring into the caliper.
4. Position the brake pads in the caliper.
Do not apply more than a minimum coating of grease
to the pad retaining
contaminate the brake pads, hydraulic seals and discs
causing reduced braking efficiency and an accident.
5. Lubricate the pad retaining pin using a minimum
amount of proprietary high temperature 'Copaslip'
type grease.
6. Fit and tighten the pad retaining pin to
Z Fit the retaining plug and tighten to
8. Apply a thin smear of silicone based brake grease to
the outside of the sleeve and the sliding section of
the bolt as shown below. Do not apply grease to the
threads of the bolt.
1. Bolt
2. Sleeve
pins. Excess grease may
18 Nm.
3 Nm.