Installation - Triumph 2012 Tiger 800 Service Manual

Installation

1. Position the caliper over the disc ensuring the pads
are correctly aligned on both sides of the disc.
2.
Fit the caliper retaining bolts and tighten to
(M8 boiO and
27 Nm
3. Connect the brake hose to the caliper incorporating
new washers on each side of the banjo bolt
4. Tighten the banjo bolt to
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Use only DOT 4 specification brake fl uid 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 given earlier
in this section of the manual.
22 Nm
<M 1 2 boiO.
2 5 Nm.
Setvice Manual Tiger 800 and Tiger 800XC
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5. Fill the master cylinder with new, DOT 4 brake fluid
from a sealed container.
6. Bleed the rear brake <see page 14-23).
Z Check for correct brake operation. Rectify as
necessary.
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lt is dangerous to operate the motorcycle with defective
brakes; you must have your authorised 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.
B rakes
14.29