Braking System Maintenance Safety Precautions - Triumph 2012 Tiger 800 Service Manual

Brakes
Braking System Maintenance Safety
Precautions
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Brake fluid is hygroscopic which means it will absorb
moisture from the air. The absorbed moisture will
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greatly reduce the boilin
causing a reduction in braking efficiency.
Replace brake fluid in
maintenance chart. A dangerous riding condition could
result if this important maintenance item is neglected.
Do not spill brake fluid onto any area of the bodywork
as this will damage any painted or plastic surface.
Always use new brake fluid from a sealed container and
never use fluid from an unsealed container or from one
which has been previously opened.
Do not mix different brands of fl uid. Check for fluid
leakage around brake fittings, seals and joints.
Check regularly for bra ke hose damage.
FAI LU RE TO OBSERVE A NY OF TH E ABOVE
WARNINGS MAY
EFFICI ENCY LEADING TO AN ACCI DENT.
If there has been an appreciable drop in the level of the
fluid in either brake fluid reservoir, consult your
authorised Triumph dealer for advice before riding.
If the brake lever or pedal feels soft when it is applied, or
if the lever/pedal travel becomes excessive, there may
be air in the brake lines or the brake may be defective.
lt is dangerous to operate the motorcycle under such
conditions and remedial action must be taken by your
authorised Triumph dealer before riding the motorcycle.
Failure to take remedial action may reduce braking
efficiency leading to an accident.
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point of the brake fluid
line with the scheduled
REDUCE BRAKING
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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 an accident.
Failure to change the brake fluid at the interval specified
in the scheduled maintenance chart may reduce braking
efficiency resulting in an accident.
Never use mineral based grease (such as lithium or
copper based grease> in a ny area where contact with the
braking system hydraulic seals and dust seals is possible.
Mineral based grease will damage the hydraulic sea ls
and dust seals in the calipers and master cylinders.
Damage caused by contact with minera l based grease
may reduce braking efficiency resulting in an accident.