Brakes
Braking System Maintenance
Safety Precautions
Brake fluid
is
hygroscopic which means
it
will absorb
moisture from the
air.
The absorbed moisture will
greatly reduce the boiling point
of
the brake fluid
causing a reduction
in
braking efficiency.
Replace brake fluid
in
line with the scheduled
maintenance chart. A dangerous riding condition
could result if this important maintenance
item
is
neglected.
Do
not spill brake fluid onto
any
area
of
the
bodywork
as
this will damage any painted or plastic
surface.
Always
use
new brake fluid from a sealed container
and
never use fluid from
an
unsealed container or
from one that has
been
previously opened.
Do
not mix different brands
of
fluid. Check for fluid
leakage around brake fillings, seals and joints.
Check regularly for brake
hose
damage.
FAILURE
TO
OBSERVE ANY
OF
THE
ABOVE
WARNINGS
MAY
REDUCE BRAKING
EFFICIENCY LEADING
TO
LOSS
OF
MOTORCYCLE CONTROL AND
AN
ACCIDENT.
If
there
has
been
an
appreciable drop
in
the
level
of
the
fluid
in
either brake fluid reservoir, consult your
authorised Triumph Dealer before riding.
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 or the
brake may
be
defective.
It
is
dangerous
to
operate the motorcycle under
such
conditions
and
you
must have your authorised
Triumph dealer take remedial action before
you
allemptto ride the motorcycle again. Failure
to
take
remedial action may reduce braking efficiency
leading to loss
of
motorcycle control
and
an
accident.
Use
only
D.O.T.
4 specification brake fluid
as
listed
in
the general information section of this manual.
The
use
of
brake fluids other than those
D.O.T.
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.
Failure to change the brake fluid at the interval
specified
in
the
scheduled maintenance chart
may
reduce braking efficiency resulting
in
loss
of
motorcycle control and
an
accident.
Never
use
mineral based grease
in
any
part of the
braking system or
in
any
area where contact
with
the braking system
is
possible. Mineral based
grease will damage the hydraulic 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.
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