Maintenance
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Brakes
Brake Wear Inspection
cbmz_2
1
2
1.
Brake pads
2.
Minimum thickness line
Brake pads must be inspected in
accordance
with
scheduled
requirements and replaced if worn to, or
beyond the minimum service thickness.
If the lining thickness of any pad (front
or rear brakes) is less than 1.5
mm
(0.06
in), that is, if the pad has worn
down to the bottom of the grooves,
replace all the pads on the wheel.
Breaking-in New Brake Discs and
Pads
Warning
Brake pads must always be replaced as
a wheel set. At the front, where two
calipers are fitted on the same wheel,
replace all the brake pads in both
calipers.
Replacing individual pads will reduce
braking efficiency and may cause an
accident.
Warning
Continued
After replacement brake pads have
been fitted, ride with extreme caution
until the new pads have broken in.
Warning
Brake pad wear will be increased if the
motorcycle is used frequently off-road.
Always inspect the brake pads more
frequently if the motorcycle is used
off-road, and replace the brake pads
before they become worn to, or beyond
the minimum service thickness.
Riding with worn brake pads may
reduce braking efficiency, leading to
loss of motorcycle control and an
accident.
Triumph recommend a period of careful
breaking-in for new brake discs and
pads that, if followed correctly, will
optimise
their
performance
and
longevity.
The
recommended
distance
for
breaking-in new brake discs and pads is
200
miles (300
km).
During the breaking-in period, avoid
extreme braking, ride with caution and
allow for greater braking distances.
