Victory Motorcycles Touring Cruiser 2003, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
Brakes
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Do not operate the front brake while its reservoir cover is removed. Fluid could overflow from
the reservoir and cause air to enter the fluid system. Air in the brake fluid system could cause
the brakes to malfunction.
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Use only DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed, clean container. Using the wrong brake fluid, or
allowing contaminants into the brake fluid system, can damage the system seals, resulting in the
brakes malfunctioning.
WARNING
5. Carefully add enough brake fluid to bring the level just above the sight glass.
6. Reinstall the reservoir gasket and cover.
Check Rear Brake Pedal Freeplay and Movement
Rear brake pedal freeplay - the amount of brake pedal movement from
the rest position to the point of contacting the master cylinder - should
be 3/16-5/16 inch (5-8 mm). Adjust pedal freeplay as necessary (see
page 123).
Press and release the rear brake pedal. It should move freely and
smoothly and should return to its rest position quickly when you
release it. You should feel a firm resistance in the pedal within the first
3/4 inch (19 mm) of pedal travel.
If the brake pedal travels too far before beginning to engage the brake,
see the Victory Service Manual , or contact an authorized Victory
dealer for service.
3/16-5/16 inch
(5-8 mm)