Brake fluid is hygroscopic which means it will absorb moisture from the air. The absorbed moisture will greatly reduce the boiling point of the brake fluid causing a reduction in braking efficiency. Replace brake fluid in line with the Scheduled Maintenance chart. If this important maintenance item is neglected, a dangerous riding condition could result.Do not spill brake fluid onto any area of the bodywork as this will damage any painted or plastic surface. Always use new brake fluid from a sealed container and never use fluid from an unsealed container or from one that has been previously opened. Do not mix different brands or types of fluid. Check for fluid leakage around brake fittings, seals and joints. Check regularly for brake hose damage.FAILURE TO OBSERVE ANY OF THE ABOVE WARNINGS MAY REDUCE BRAKING EFFICIENCY LEADING TO LOSS OF MOTORCYCLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

If there has been an appreciable drop in the level of the fluid in either brake fluid reservoir, consult your authorised Triumph dealer before riding.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 lines or the brake may be defective. It is dangerous to operate the motorcycle under such conditions and 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.

Use only DOT 4 specification brake fluid as listed in the Specifications section of this manual. The use of brake fluids other than those DOT 4 fluids listed in the General Information section may reduce the efficiency of the braking system leading to loss of motorcycle control and an accident.Failure to change the brake fluid at the interval specified in the Scheduled Maintenance chart may reduce braking efficiency resulting in loss of motorcycle control and an accident.

Never use mineral-based grease in any part of the braking system or in any area where contact with the braking system is possible. Mineral-based grease will damage the hydraulic seals in the calipers and master cylinders. Damage caused by contact with mineral-based grease may reduce braking efficiency resulting in loss of motorcycle control and an accident.

Before installation, all internal brake components should be cleaned and lubricated with clean new DOT 4 brake fluid.Never use solvents, petrol (gasoline), engine oil or any other petroleum distillate on internal brake components as this will cause deterioration of the hydraulic seals in the calipers and master cylinders.If this warning is ignored, a dangerous riding condition leading to loss of motorcycle control and an accident could result.

A magnetised brake disc and/or a magnetised ABS pulser ring may cause problems with the ABS sensor which will illuminate the ABS warning light and disable the ABS.To prevent these parts becoming magnetised, we strongly recommend that magnets, and items that contain magnets, must not be stored near or placed on brake discs or ABS pulser rings.This includes parts fitted to motorcycles, parts removed during motorcycle service and new parts in dealer stores.Examples of items that may contain magnets, are listed below:∙Alternator rotor∙Magnetic fuel tank bags∙Audio speakers∙Magnetic dial test indicator stand∙Magnetic parts tray.If the ABS is not functioning, the brake system will continue to function as a non-ABS braking system. Do not continue to ride for longer than is necessary with the indicator light illuminated. Ride with extreme caution when performing diagnostic troubleshooting on a non-functioning ABS system. In this situation braking too hard can cause the wheels to lock resulting in loss of motorcycle control and an accident.