Brakes
Installation
1.
Locate the first disc
on
the correct side of the
wheel (offset of disc outwards) as noted during
removal.
2.
Fit
new
disc bolts and tighten
to
22 Nm.
3.
Fit the remaining disc
in
the same
way.
4.
Refit the wheel
as
described
on
page
16.7.
5.
Check the operation of the front brake. Rectify
as
necessary.
It
is
dangerous to operate the motorcycle with
defective brakes
and
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 motorcycie control and
an
accident.
Front Brake Master Cylinder
Removal
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.
Remove the seat and disconnect the battery
negative (black) lead first.
To
prevent paint damage, do not spill brake fluid
onto any area of the bodywork. Spilled brake fluid
will damage paintwork.
2.
To
drain the fluid from the master cylinder, attach
a tube
to
the right hand caliper bleed nipple,
slacken the nipple
and
operate the brake lever
until all fluid
has
been expelled into a suitable
container.
3.
Remove the right hand switch cube as described
on
page 11.116.
4.
Disconnect the throttle cables
as
described
on
page
11.116.
5.
Note the selting of the brake lever adjuster
to
ensure it
is
returned
to
the same position
when
the overhaul operation
is
complete.
1.
Lever
2.
Adjuster
wheel
3.
Triangular
mark
6.
Disconnect the brake hose
and
brake light switch
connections to the master cylinder.
7.
Release the clamp screws from the handlebar
to
remove the master cylinder.
15.16
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