Breaking-In New Brake Pads And Discs; Brake Pad Wear Compensation - Triumph Tiger Sport Owner's Handbook Manual

Maintenance and Adjustment
Breaking-in New Brake Pads and
Discs
New brake discs and pads require a
period of careful breaking-in that will
optimise the performance and longevity
of the discs and pads. The recommended
distance for breaking-in new pads and
discs is 200 miles (300 km).
During this period, avoid
braking, ride with caution and allow for
greater braking distances.
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Brake Pad Wear Compensation

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 pipes and hoses or
the brakes may be defective.
extreme
It is dangerous
motorcycle under these conditions;
your authorised Triumph dealer must
rectify the fault before riding.
Riding with defective brakes may lead
to loss of motorcycle control and an
accident.
Disc and brake pad wear is automatically
compensated for and has no effect on
the brake lever or pedal action. There
are no parts that require adjustment on
the front and rear brakes.
Warning
to operate the