Triumph Thunderbird Service Manual page 324

2. Install the anti-rattle spring into the caliper, ensuring
the direction arrow on the spring points in the
direction of disc rotation.
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1. Anti-rattle spring
2. Direction arrow
3. Renew the brake pads as a pair or, if both pads are
in a serviceable condition, clean the pad grooves
before fitting them.
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.
4. Inspect the R-c1ip and pad retaining pin for damage.
Renew as necessary.
5. Lubricate the pad retaining pin using a minimum
amount of proprietary high temperature brake
grease. Refit the pin and retain with the R-c1ip.
Ensure the bent portion of the R-c1ip is facing away
from the brake disc.
6. Refit the rear wheel (see page 16-8>.
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Motorcycles with ABS:
If removed, refit the ASS
wheel speed sensor (see page
12-28>.
8. If previously disconnected, incorporating new
washers to each side of the union, fit and tighten the
brake union bolt to 2S Nm.
9. If the brake hose has been disconnected, bleed the
rear brake (see page
12-27).
10. Pump the brake pedal to correctly position the
caliper pistons.
Use only DOT 4 specification brake fluid as listed in the
general information section of this manual. The use of
brake fluids 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 given earlier
in this section of the manual.
11. Check the brake fluid level and top-up as required
with new DOT 4 fluid.
12. Check the operation of the rear brake. Rectify as
necessary.
It is dangerous to operate the motorcycle with defective
brakes; you must have your authorised Triumph dealer
take remedial action before you attempt to ride the
motorcycle again. Failure to take remedial action may
reduce braking efficiency leading to loss of motorcycle
control and an accident.
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