Triumphrat

boocat · 03-05-2006

My rear brake is *****- totally useless - a press on the lever vaguely slows the bike down. The pads are ok so i guess that there is air in the lines. Could someone tell me how to bleed the brake. I know vaguely how to do it i just need specifics.

Thanks in advance

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KuzzinKenny · 03-05-2006

i take it the pads have been deglazed ?? sometimes the pads get a shiney surface that needs to be rubbed off with emery paper or similar. usualy when there`s air in the system the pedal will be spongy. you can`t compress liquid. i`ve never bled a Tiger so will be watching this post for tips :razz: :razz:

KK

tcowjww · 03-06-2006

When I flushed and refilled the rear brake system on my Tiger (the rubber seals had got a bit shredded on the caliper, so I did a complete overhaul), I had to remove the caliper from the bike to bleed it properly.

The bike was set on the centrestand on a poured concrete floor (so totally level), but it seems the bleed nipple was not at the highest point of the caliper, thus I couldn't get all the air out.

So I removed the caliper, sat a block of wood between the pistons and the caliper body to stop the pistons being pumped out, and bled the system with the caliper held with the nipple at the highest point.

Job done :wink:

psychobiker · 03-24-2006

my back brakre was also cr*p i measured the disc and it was down to 4.6mm thickness. new disc now fitted under warranty, hey presto, good brake again.

tango · 03-24-2006

I've just had my bike MOT'd and when he tested the rear brake he said 'bluddy hel! that's a good brake.
The reason Gooderidge brake hose, standard pads, but more importantly, well maintained by removing regularly and giving them a good clean.

That's one of the first things I learned on this forum, thank's Robbie.

nobby400 · 03-24-2006

Must admit the rear brake on the tiger is good compared to most Jap sports bikes.

Change the pads to some HH will help a lot

Are the Brake Lines on the Tiger steel braided as standard???

tango · 03-24-2006

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On 2006-03-24 12:24, nobby400 wrote:
Must admit the rear brake on the tiger is good compared to most Jap sports bikes.

Change the pads to some HH will help a lot

Are the Brake Lines on the Tiger steel braided as standard???

The Oe pads are fine if kept in good order, and yes they are steel braided but they're a smaller diamater than say gooderidge.

Mudhen · 03-25-2006

It has been almost a month - how'd you make out?

I had a nasty time trying to get the air out of mine as well...I think tcow may have it right. I bet I squeezed the brake lever about 1,000 times...or more. Each time I'd get a tiny bit of air but nothing substantial.

I ended up using a one-man bleeder in reverse - pumping fluid back up through the bleeder to the reservoir (very slowly!). Instantly had a nice solid lever.

Had to do the same with the clutch. But I'm guessing you'd only need to do this if you completely evacuated the system...hoping, anyway, since I need to do it again tonight.

Let us know how you made out.

Pat

nobby400 · 03-25-2006

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On 2006-03-25 05:46, Mudhen wrote:
It has been almost a month - how'd you make out?

I had a nasty time trying to get the air out of mine as well...I think tcow may have it right. I bet I squeezed the brake lever about 1,000 times...or more. Each time I'd get a tiny bit of air but nothing substantial.

Had that problem myself with other bikes, I think if you open the blead nipple it sometimes draws air through the treads.