Warning: 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.
1. Push the brake caliper inwards towards the wheel in order to displace the caliper piston.
2. Remove the plug protecting the pad retaining pin.
1. Plug; 2. Pad retaining pin
Note: Before removing the brake pads, note the relationship of the pads to the caliper and ensure that, on assembly, they are fitted in the same way.
Warning: Do not allow the caliper to hang on the brake hoses as this may damage the hoses and could lead to loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
3. Remove the brake caliper bolts and raise the caliper.
1. Brake caliper bolt; 2. Brake pads; 3. Pad retaining pin
4. Remove the pad retaining pin and remove the pads.
5. Remove the anti-rattle spring and inspect for damage.
1. Anti-rattle spring
Installation
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 an accident.
Caution: To prevent paint damage, do not spill brake fluid onto any area of the bodywork. Spilled brake fluid will damage paintwork.
1. If fitting new pads, use hand pressure to compress the caliper piston fully into its bore.
2. Fit the anti rattle spring into the caliper.
3. Renew the brake pads as a pair or, if both pads are in a serviceable condition, clean the pad grooves before fitting them.
4. Fit the brake pads to the caliper in the positions noted during removal.
Warning: 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.
5. Lubricate the pad retaining pin using a minimum amount of proprietary high temperature 'Copaslip' type grease.
6. Install the pad retaining pin.
7. Lower the caliper over the brake disc ensuring that the pads remain in the correct positions.
1. Plug; 2. Pad retaining pin
8. Fit the caliper bolts and tighten to 22 Nm (MS bolt) and 27 Nm (M 12 bolt).
9. Tighten the pad retaining pin to 18 Nm.
10. Fit the retaining plug and tighten to 3 Nm.
11. Pump the brake pedal to correctly position the caliper pistons.
12. Check the brake fluid level in the rear reservoir and top-up as required with new DOT 4 fluid.
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 loss of motorcycle control and an accident. Observe the brake fluid handling wa rnings given earlier in this section of the manual.
13. Check for correct brake operation. Rectify as necessary.
Warning: lt is dangerous to operate the motorcycle with defective brakes; you must have your authorised Triumph dealer take remedial action before you ride the motorcycle again. Failure to take remedial action may result in reduced braking efficiency leading to loss of motorcycle control and an accident.