Triumph MAYFLOWER 1951, Instruction Book

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GENERAL UPKEEP— Lubrication
During the winter months it is very important to keep the bottom cable regularly
lubricated as this prevents the entry of water which on cold nights will freeze, thus
locking the brake cable.
When lubricating the cables, grease is forced both ways and the gun should be
pumped until grease exudes at the end of the conduit.
Handbrake Compensator
Two grease nipples are provided on the compensator which is situated on the rear
axle casing (see Fig. 11).
Brake Pedal Bearing
(see page 24).
Hydraulic Brakes.
It is important that the filler cap on the brake fluid reservoir, integral with the master
cylinder (see Fig. 12) should be removed every 5,000 miles (8,000 km.), the fluid
level checked and topped up
if necessary. Remove the
cover immediately to the
rear of the brake pedal
underneath the carpet to gain
access to the filler plug and
always clean the area around
the plug before removing it,
this will lessen the risk of
grit falling into the chamber
after removal of the plug.
The reservoir should be
filled to within half-an-inch
of the top, and never less
than half full (see page 79 or
80 for the correct fluid). As
the cups in the master and all
wheel cylinders are pure
rubber it is imperative to use
only the recommended fluid.
Mineral oils would, in a very
short time, distort and ruin
them.