Warning!
- Always have replacement brake pads supplied and fitted by your Triumph dealer.
- The ABS calibration is optimised for use with the friction material provided on brake pads supplied by Triumph.
- The use of proprietary brands of brake pads is not recommended as differing friction material specifications will affect the performance of the ABS, potentially causing loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
Warning!
- Brake pads for this model supplied by Triumph are specifically designed for use with the brake calipers fitted to your motorcycle.
- The use of proprietary brands of brake pads is not recommended as these may have a reduced carrier plate thickness when compared with the Triumph genuine parts.
- Brake pads with an incorrect carrier plate thickness can potentially become dislodged from the caliper body as they wear, leading to brake failure, loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
Warning!
- Never use mineral-based grease (such as lithium or copper based grease) in any area where contact with the braking system hydraulic seals and dust seals is possible. Mineral-based grease will damage the hydraulic seals and dust seals in the calipers and master cylinders.
- Damage caused by contact with mineral-based grease may reduce braking efficiency resulting in loss of motorcycle control and 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 before refitting all pads in their original positions.
Warning! Do not apply more than a minimum coating of grease to the brake pad retaining pins. Excess grease may contaminate the brake pads, hydraulic seals and discs causing reduced braking efficiency leading to loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
2. Lubricate the brake pad retaining pins using a minimum amount of proprietary high temperature brake grease.
3. Fit the anti-rattle spring over the brake pads as noted during removal and push down to allow the brake pad retaining pin to slide across the top of the spring.
4. Fit the brake pad retaining pin as noted during removal and tighten to 6 Nm.
5. Fit the brake pad retaining pin clip.
6. Pump the brake lever to correctly position the caliper pistons.
Warning! 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 an accident. Observe the brake fluid handling warnings given in the General Information section (see Brakes).
Caution! To prevent paint damage, do not spill brake fluid onto any area of the bodywork. Spilled brake fluid will damage paintwork.
7. Check the front brake fluid level and top up as required with new DOT 4 fluid.
8. Check for correct brake operation. Rectify as necessary.
Warning! 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.
Warning!
- Make sure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported.
- A correctly supported motorcycle will help prevent it from falling.
- An unstable motorcycle may fall, causing injury to the operator or damage to the motorcycle.
Caution! To prevent paint damage, do not spill brake fluid onto any area of the bodywork. Spilled brake fluid will damage paintwork.
1. If required, remove the brake pads (see Front brake pads - removal).
2. Disconnect the brake hose at the caliper, and place the free end of the hose in a suitable container to collect the brake fluid. Discard the sealing washers.
3. Remove the two caliper fixings.
1. Caliper; 2. Fixings
4. Manoeuvre the caliper clear of the disc, taking care not to damage the wheel.