Triumph Tiger 1050 2008, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Maintenance and Adjustment
Brakes
Brake Wear Inspection
1. Brake pads
2. Minimum thickness line
Brake pads must be inspected in accordance
with scheduled requirements and replaced if
worn to, or beyond the minimum service
thickness.
If the lining thickness of any pad (front or rear
brakes) is less than 0.06 in (1.5 mm), that is, if
the pad has worn down to the bottom of the
grooves, replace all the pads on the wheel.
Brake Pad Wear Compensation
Disc and brake pad wear is automatically
compensated for and has no effect on the
brake lever or pedal action. There are no
parts that require adjustment on the front
and rear brakes. cbmz
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Warning
Brake pads must always be replaced as a
wheel set. At the front, where two calipers
are fitted on the same wheel, replace all
the brake pads in both calipers.
Replacing individual pads will reduce
braking efficiency and may cause an
accident.
After replacement brake pads have been
fitted, ride with extreme caution until the
new pads have 'broken in'.
Warning
If the brake lever or pedal feels soft when it
is applied, or if the lever/pedal travel
becomes excessive, there may be air in the
brake lines and hoses or the brakes may
be defective.
It is dangerous to operate the motorcycle
under such conditions and your authorized
Triumph dealer must rectify the fault
before riding.
Riding with defective brakes may lead to
loss of motorcycle control and an accident.