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Maintenance and Adjustment
Disc Brake Fluid
Inspect the level of brake fluid in both
reservoirs and change the brake fluid
in accordance with scheduled
maintenance requirements. Use only
DOT 4 fluid as recommended in the
specification section. The brake fluid
must also be changed if it becomes,
or is suspected of having become
contaminated with moisture or any
other contaminants.
Warning
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 pipes
and hoses or the brakes may be
defective.
It is dangerous to operate the
motorcycle under such conditions
and your authorised Triumph
dealer must rectify the fault before
riding.
Riding with defective brakes may
lead to loss of motorcycle control
and an accident.
Warning
Brake fluid is hygroscopic which
means it will absorb moisture from
the air.
Any absorbed moisture will greatly
reduce the boiling point of the
brake fluid causing a reduction in
braking efficiency.
Because of this, always replace
brake fluid in accordance with
scheduled
maintenance
requirements.
Always use new brake fluid from a
sealed container and never use
fluid from an unsealed container or
from one which has been
previously opened.
Do not mix different brands or
grades of brake fluid.
Check for fluid leakage around
brake fittings, seals and joints and
also check the brake hoses for
splits, deterioration and damage.
Always rectify any faults before
riding.
Failure to observe and act upon
any of these items may cause a
dangerous riding condition leading
to loss of control and an accident.
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