Triumph TIGER Service Manual page 344

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Before starting work, ensure the motorcycle is stabilised
and adequately supported. This will help prevent it from
falling and causing injury to the operator or damage to
the motorcycle.
pin
1.Retaining
2. Anti-rattle spring
3. Brake pads
brake
1. Remove the
pad retaining
clip its inner
the 'R' from
for
retaining pin damage.
spring
2.
Remove the anti-rattle
for damage.
Never lever directly against the disc, caliper or the pad
li ning material as this will damage these components.
Always use a levering tool made from a soft material
which will not cause damage to the load bearing
surfaces.
Brake fluid will be displaced
compressed. To prevent body damage, ensure that the
displaced fluid does not come into contact with any part
of the bodywork.
3. Ease the brake pads apart to
back and allow withdrawal of the pads.
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pin after
removing
Inspect
end.
the pad
inspect spring
and
the
as
the caliper pistons are
force
the caliper pistons
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4. Remove both brake pads and inspect for damage
and wear beyond the service limit.
Note:
® Complete the assembly of the brake pads to
one caliper (see assembly for details)
removing the pads from
Installation
Never use mineral based grease in any
any
braking system or in
area where contact with the
braking system is possible. Mineral based grease will
damage the hydraulic seals in the calipers and master
cylinders.
Damage caused by contact with mineral based grease
may reduce. braking efficiency resulting in an accident.
1. Fit new brake pads as an axle set or, if all the pads
are in a serviceable condition, clean the pad grooves
all pads
before refitting in their original positions.
a
Do not apply more than
minimum coating of grease
to the pad retaining pins. Excess grease may
contaminate the brake pads, hydraulic seals and discs
causing reduced braking efficiency and an accident.
2.
Lubricate the pad retaining pins using a minimum
amount of proprietary high temperature 'Copperslip'
type grease.
3.
Fit the anti-rattle spring over the pads and push
r
down in the cent e to allow the pad retaining pin to
slide across the top of the spring.
4. Tighten the pad retaining pins to 17 Nm, and secure
with the 'R' clip.
5.
Pump the brake lever to correctly position the caliper
pistons.
before
the other
caliper.
part
of the
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