Triumph 2012 Tiger 800 Service Manual page 367

3 . Release the cap screws and detach the cover noting
the position of the sealing diaphragm.
4. Check the condition of the sealing diaphragm for the
reservoir. Replace if necessary.
5. Remove the rubber ca p from the bleed nipple on
the right hand caliper.
6. Attach a transparent tube to the bleed nipple and
place the other end of the tube in
receptacle containi n g new brake fluid. Keep the tube
end below the level of fluid.
1. Bleed nipple
2. Bleed tube
3. Container
Z Release the bleed nipple.
Note:
•
During bleeding, do not allow the fluid level
to fall below the lower level mark in the
reservoir. If the fluid level is allowed to fall
below this mark, air may enter the system
and the sequence of bleeding must be
repeated.
8. Get an assistant to slowly pull the brake lever to the
handlebar.
9 . With the lever held fully against the handlebar, close
the bleed nipple. Once the bleed nipple is closed,
release the brake lever.
10. Repeat steps 10 and 1 1 until no more air appears in
the bleed tu be.
1 1. When all air has been expelled from the system,
hold the lever fully against the handlebar and close
the bleed nipple.
Note:
•
Maintain the brake fluid level between the
upper and lower reservoir levels whilst
bleeding is being carried out.
12. Tighten the bleed n ipple to
1 3 . Remove the bleed tube.
suitable
a
6 Nm.
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14. Replace the bleed nipple cap.
15. Fill the reservoir to the upper level with new DOT 4
fluid.
and an accident.
Observe the brake fluid handling warnings given earlier
ih this section of the manual.
damage paintwork.
16.
Repeat the bleed procedure for the left hand caliper.
1 Z When both calipers have been bled, ensure the
brake lever operation has a firm resistive feel to it,
does not feel spongy and that the lever cannot be
pulled directly back to the handlebar. Take remedial
action as necessary.
18. Refit the diaphragm and reservoir cover. Refit the
screws and tighten to
1. 5 Nm.
I
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Always return the lever adjuster to the original setting as
noted in paragraph 1. Operating the motorcycle with
lever settings that are unfamiliar may lead to loss of
control or an accident.
19.
Reset the brake lever adjuster to the original setting.
20. Check the operation of the front brake. Rectify as
necessary.
lt is dangerous to operate the motorcycle with defective
brakes; you must have your authorised Triumph dealer
take remedial action before you attempt to ride the
motorcycle again. Failure to take remedial action may
reduce braking efficiency leading to loss of motorcycle
control and an accident.
Brakes
14.13