Rear Brake Caliper; Removal; Disassembly; Inspection - Triumph 2012 Tiger 800 Service Manual

Rear Brake Caliper

Removal

Before starting work, ensure the motorcycle is stabilised
and adequately supported. This wil l help prevent it from
falling and causing injury to the operator or damage to
the motorcycle.
To prevent paint damage, do not spill brake fluid onto
any area of the bodywork. Spil led brake fluid will
damage paintwork.
1 . Disconnect the rear brake hose a t the caliper and
place the free end of the hose in a suitable container
to collect the brake fluid.
2. Remove the caliper mounting bolts.
3 . Remove the brake caliper assembly.
1. Caliper mounting bolts
Service Manual - Tiger 800 and Tiger 800XC

Disassembly

1. Remove the plug protecting the pad retaining pin.
2.
Remove the pad retaining pin.
3 . Remove the brake pads and anti-rattle spring.
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To prevent injury, never place fingers or hands inside
the caliper opening when removing the piston. Always
wear eye, hand and face protection when using
compressed air. Eye, face and skin damage will result
from direct contact with compressed air.
4. Cover the caliper opening with a clean, heavy cloth
a nd, using either compressed air or by reconnecting
the master cylinder and pumping the brake lever,
remove the piston.

Inspection

Check the piston and caliper bore for corrosion,
1.
scoring and damage. Renew as nec�ssary.
Always renew caliper seals and pistons after removal
from the caliper. An effective hydraulic sea l can only be
made if new components are used.
A dangerous riding condition leading to an accident
could result if this warning is ignored.
2.
Inspect the brake pads for damage and wear beyond
the service limit. Renew as necessary.
Brakes
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