Warning - General - Stabilise Motorcycle

Caution - Do not spill brake fluid

1. Turn the handlebars to bring the fluid reservoir to a level position.



Front reservoir upper level Front reservoir lower level Screws

2. Remove the screws from the brake reservoir cover.
warning
Ensure absolute cleanliness when adding brake fluid to the brake fluid reservoir. Do not allow moisture or debris to enter the cylinder as this will adversely affect the fluid properties. Always use fluid from a sealed container and do not use fluid from a container which has been opened for any period of time. Always check for fluid leakage around hydraulic fittings and for damage to hoses.A dangerous riding condition leading to an accident could result if this warning is ignored.
caution
To prevent body damage, do not spill brake fluid onto any area of the bodywork.
3. Carefully remove the reservoir cover taking care not to spill any fluid.
4. Check the condition of the sealing diaphragm for the reservoir. Replace if necessary.
5. Remove the rubber cap from the bleed screw on the right hand caliper.
6. Attach a transparent tube to the bleed screw.



Bleed screw Bleed tube Container

7. Place the other end of the tube in a suitable receptacle containing new brake fluid. Keep the tube end below the level of fluid.
note
The bleed screws should only be opened by a small angle, just enough to allow system pressure to drop. When pulling the brake lever or pushing the caliper pistons in, some resistance should be felt indicating that the screw is not opened too much.
8. Partially open the bleed screw.
note
Pressure applied to the brake lever during the brake fluid renew process must be applied and removed smoothly and slowly. It must take a minimum of five seconds between lever positions (from fully released to stop).Failure to do this slowly can allow air to be drawn in to the system through the bleed screw threads.
9. Get an assistant to slowly pull the brake lever to the handlebar and then slowly release the brake lever.
10. Repeat step 9 until fresh brake fluid appears in the bleed tube.
11. When fresh brake fluid is in the system, apply pressure to the brake lever, close the bleed screw and tighten it to 6 Nm.
12. Remove the bleed tube and replace the bleed screw cap.
13. Fill the reservoir to the upper level with new DOT 4 fluid.
14. Repeat steps 5 to 13 for the other front brake caliper.
15. When the brake fluid has been renewed, make sure the brake lever operation has a firm resistive feel to it, does not feel spongy and that the lever cannot be pulled directly back to the handlebar. Take remedial action as necessary.
16. Refit the reservoir cap ensuring that the diaphragm seal is correctly positioned between the cap and the reservoir body. Tighten the fixings to 1.5 Nm.
warning
Always return the lever adjuster to the original setting as noted in paragraph 1. Operating the motorcycle with lever settings that are unfamiliar may lead to loss of control or an accident.
warning
It is dangerous to operate the motorcycle with defective brakes; you must have your authorised Triumph dealer take remedial action before you attempt to ride the motorcycle again. Failure to take remedial action may reduce braking efficiency leading to loss of motorcycle control and an accident.

1. Remove the cap from the rear bleed screw.
2. Attach a transparent tube to the bleed screw.



Bleed screw Spanner Bleed tube

3. Place the other end of the tube in a suitable receptacle containing new brake fluid.
caution
To prevent body damage, do not spill brake fluid onto any area of the bodywork.
4. Unscrew and remove the rear brake reservoir cover taking care not to spill any fluid.



Rear reservoir cap Rear reservoir upper level Rear reservoir lower level

warning
Ensure absolute cleanliness when adding brake fluid to the brake fluid reservoir. Do not allow moisture or debris to enter the cylinder as this will adversely affect the fluid properties. Always use fluid from a sealed container and do not use fluid from a container which has been opened for any period of time. Always check for fluid leakage around hydraulic fittings and for damage to hoses.A dangerous riding condition leading to an accident could result if this warning is ignored.
5. Check the condition of the sealing diaphragm. Replace the diaphragm as necessary.
note
The bleed screws should only be opened by a small angle, just enough to allow system pressure to drop. When pressing the brake pedal or pushing the caliper pistons in, some resistance should be felt indicating that the screw is not opened too much.
6. Partially open the bleed screw.
note
Pressure applied to the brake pedal during the brake fluid renew process must be applied and removed smoothly and slowly. It must take a minimum of five seconds between lever positions (from fully released to stop).Failure to do this slowly can allow air to be drawn in to the system through the bleed screw threads.
7. Get an assistant to slowly depress the brake pedal and then slowly release the brake lever.
8. Repeat step 7 until fresh brake fluid appears in the bleed tube.
9. When fresh brake fluid is in the system, apply pressure to the brake pedal, close the bleed screw and tighten it to 6 Nm.
10. Remove the bleed tube and replace the bleed screw cap.
11. Refit the reservoir cap ensuring that the diaphragm seal is correctly positioned between the cap and the reservoir body.
12. Check the operation of the rear brake. Rectify as necessary.
warning
It is dangerous to operate the motorcycle with defective brakes; you must have your authorised Triumph dealer take remedial action before you attempt to ride the motorcycle again. Failure to take remedial action may reduce braking efficiency leading to loss of motorcycle control and an accident.