Triumph Tiger Explorer XR 2016, Service Manual

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WARNING
motorcycle control and an accident.
WARNING
Before installation, all internal brake components should be cleaned and lubricated with clean new DOT 4
brake fluid.
Never use solvents, petrol (gasoline), engine oil, or any other petroleum distillate on internal brake
components as this will cause deterioration of the hydraulic seals in the calipers and master cylinders.
A dangerous riding condition leading to loss of motorcycle control and an accident could result if this warning
is ignored.
If all components are serviceable, obtain a piston seal kit and reassemble the caliper as follows:
Ensure all components are clean, then fit the new seals to their grooves in the caliper bores. 1.
Lubricate the fluid seals, caliper bore and the outside of the pistons with clean DOT 4 brake fluid. 2.
Ease the pistons squarely back into the bores, taking care not to displace the seals. 3.
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.
Thoroughly clean the threaded fixing holes for the front fork brake caliper fixings. 1.
Thoroughly clean the threaded part of the brake caliper fixings and smear the first four threads with a
proprietary copper based grease. 2.
Position the brake caliper over the disc. 3.
Secure the brake caliper with the fixings and tighten sufficiently to bring the caliper into contact with its
mounting points, while allowing a small amount of lateral movement. Do not fully tighten at this stage. 4.
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2
Caliper 1.
Fixings 2.
Note
Before tightening, the brake caliper should be positioned such that it is aligned as centrally as
possible over the brake disc.
Visually check the clearances between the caliper body and brake disc in the four locations shown below. 5.
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