Triumph TIGER Service Manual page 343

18. Support the caliper so that the bleed nipple is
uppermost.
1. Bleed nipple
19. Release the bleed nipple.
Note:
® bleeding, do not allow the fluid level
During
to fall below the lower level mark in the
rese oir. the level is allowed to fall below
If
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thos air may enter the system and the
mark,
sequence of bleeding must be repeated.
20. Get an assistant to slowly pull the brake lever to the
handlebar.
21. With the lever held fully against the handlebar, close
the bleed nipple. Once the bleed nipple is closed,
release the brake lever.
22. Repeat steps 19 to 21 until no more air appears in
the bleed tube.
23. When all the air has been expelled from the system,
hold the lever fully against the handlebar and close
the bleed nipple.
24. Remove the transparent bleed tube.
25. Using the flat metal plate, gently push the brake
pads apart to allow clearance for the brake disc when
the caliper is refitted.
Brake fluid may be displaced as the caliper pistons are
compressed. To prevent bodywork damage, ensure that
the displaced fluid does not come into contact with any
part of the bodywork or wheel.
26. Secure the caliper to the front fork using the original
fixings. Tighten the fixings to 35 Nm.
27. Refit the transparent bleed tube and repeat steps 19
and 21 until no more air appears in the bleed tube.
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28. Tighten the bleed nipple to 5.5
29. Repeat the bleeding procedure for the left-hand
caliper.
30. Fill the reservoir to the upper level with new DOT 4
fl uid.
Use only D.O.T. 4 specification fluid as listed in the
general information section of this manual. The use of
brake fluid other than those D.0.T 4 fluids listed in the
general information section of this manual may reduce
the efficiency of the braking system leading to an
accident.
Observe the brake fluid handling warnings given in
elsewhere in this section.
31. Refit the reservoir cover and diaphragm. Refit the
safety clip and screw.
It is dangerous to operate the motorcycle with defective
brakes; you must have your authorised Triumph dealer
take remedial action before you
again. Failure to take remedial action may result in
reduced braking efficiency leading to loss of motorcycle
control and an accident.
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