Installation - Triumph 2012 Tiger 800 Service Manual

Brakes
Z If the pushrod has been disassembled, adjust the
length of the pushrod as shown below:
1 . Pushrod
2. Locknut
8. Set the pushrod free length to 75. 5 mm.
9. Tighten the locknut to

Installation

1. Fit the reservoir hose to the master cylinder.
2 . Secure the master cylinder to the frame. Tig hten the
securing screws to
16 Nm.
3. Connect the push rod to the brake pedal using a
new clevis pin and clip.
14.32
75.5
m m
18 Nm.
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4. Incorporating new washers, fit the brake hose to the
master cylinder. Ensuring correct orientation of the
brake hose, tighten the brake light switch to
Use only DOT 4 specification brake fluid as listed in the
general information section of this manual. The use of
brake flu ids 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 g iven earlier
in this section of the manual.
5. Fil l and bleed
page 14-23).
6. Refit the heel guard, tightening the fixings to
1 2 Nm.
Z Reconnect the battery, positive (red) lead first.
8. Refit the rider's seat <see page 16-13).
9. Check for correct brake operation. Rectify as
necessa ry.
lt is dangerous to operate the motorcycle with defective
brakes; you must have your a uthorised 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.
Tiger 800 and Tiger 800XC
1 5 Nm.
the rear brake system (see