Front Brake Pads - Installation

Warning - Brakes - Pad Friction Material

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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 - Brakes - Pad Carrier Plate Thickness

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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 Brakes - Mineral based grease

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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.

Caution - Brakes - lever against brake disc

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Never lever directly against the disc, caliper or the pad lining 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 as the caliper pistons are compressed. To prevent body damage, ensure that the displaced fluid does not come into contact with any part of the bodywork.
  1. If new brake pads are being installed, push the pistons fully back into the caliper body. Keep an eye on the fluid level in the reservoir whilst retracting the pistons to prevent fluid spillage.
  2. Ensure the brake pad retainer is correctly fitted to the mounting bracket and the anti-rattle spring is securely clipped onto the caliper body.
    3. warning
    Do not apply more than a minimum coating of grease to the pad retaining pin. Excess grease may contaminate the brake pads, hydraulic seals and brake discs causing reduced braking efficiency leading to loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
  3. Lubricate the brake pad retaining pin with a thin smear of proprietary high temperature copper based grease.
  4. Fit the brake pads to the brake caliper with their friction material surfaces facing each other. Locate the brake pad upper ends in the mounting bracket retainer then align them with the caliper body and insert the retaining pin.
  5. Slide the brake caliper onto the brake disc, ensuring the brake pads pass either side of the brake disc, fit the fixings and tighten to 21 Nm.
  6. Tighten the brake pad retaining pin to 18 Nm.
    7. Front brake caliper mounting bolts (ckwv)

    1. Brake pad retaining pin

    2. Brake caliper fixings

  7. Pump the brake lever to correctly position the caliper pistons.
    8. 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.
  8. Check the front brake fluid level and top up as required with new DOT 4 fluid.
  9. Check for correct brake operation. Rectify as necessary.

Warning - Brakes - Dangerous to operate with defective brakes

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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.