Triumph TIGER Service Manual page 356

caliper opening with a clean, heavy cloth
2. Cover the
and, using either compressed air or by reconnecting
the master cylinder and pumping the brake lever,
remove the pistons one at a time.
Inspccon
1.
Check the piston and caliper bores for corrosion,
scoring and damage. Renew as necessary.
renew caliper seals and pistons after removal
Always
from the caliper. An effective hydraulic seal can only be
made if new components
are
A dangerous riding condition leading to
could if this warning is ignored.
result
2. Inspect the brake pads for damage and wear beyond
the service limit. Renew as necessary (see page 14-
15).
Assembly
based
Never use mineral
braking system or in any area where contact with the
braking system is possible. Mineral based grease will
damage the hydraulic seals in the calipers and master
cylinders.
A dangerous riding condition leading to an accident
could result if this warning is ignored.
Ensure that the caliper bores do not become scratched
during
removal and assembly.
A dangerous riding condition leading to an accident
result
could
if this warning is ignored.
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used.
an
accident
grease in any part of the
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Service Manual - Tiger
1.
Fit new fluid seals to the caliper. Apply brake fluid to
the outside of the caliper piston and fluid seal.
1.Pistons
2.Seals
Ensure that the pistons do not tip
caliper.
this could damage the
riding
A dangerous
condition leading to an accident
is
could result if this warning
2. Carefully
push both pistons into the caliper by hand.
3. Install the anti-rattle spring into the caliper.
1. Anti rattle spring
Do not apply more than a 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.
N
during
assembly as
ignored.
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