Rear 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 - Do not spill brake fluid

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To prevent paint damage, do not spill brake fluid onto any area of the bodywork. Spilled brake fluid will damage paintwork.
  1. Make sure the anti-rattle spring is located as noted during removal.
  2. If fitting new pads, use hand pressure to compress the caliper piston fully into its bore. Keep an eye on the fluid level in the reservoir whilst retracting the pistons to prevent fluid spillage.
  3. Fit the brake pads to the caliper in the positions noted during removal.
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    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. Lubricate the pad retaining pin using a minimum amount of proprietary high temperature brake grease.
  5. Install the brake pad retaining pin and tighten to 18 Nm.
  6. Refit the rear wheel (see Rear Wheel - Installation).
  7. Pump the brake pedal to correctly position the caliper pistons.
  8. Check the brake fluid level in the rear reservoir and top-up as required with new DOT 4 fluid.
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    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.
  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.