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5.
Position the spacer between the wheel hub and
caliper carrier.
1. Wheel hub
2. Spacer
6.
Position the caliper and carrier over the disc ensuring
both pads are correctly aligned on either side of the
disc.
Z
Align the caliper carrier with the wheel spindle,
spacer and swinging arm. Once in alignment, push
the wheel spindle through the spacer and caliper
carrier.
8.
Align the caliper carrier to the torque reaction fixing
point. Once in alignment, fit a new torque reaction
bolt.
9.
Tighten the wheel spindle nut to 110 Nm and the
torque reaction bolt to
70 Nm.
1.
Wheel spindle nut
2. Torque reaction bolt
10. If previously disconnected, incorporating
new
washers to each side of the union, fit and tighten the
brake union bolt to
25 Nm.
11.
If the brake hose has been disconnected, bleed the
rear brake (see page 15-27>.
12. Pump the brake pedal to correctly position the
caliper pistons.
Brakes
Use only D.O.T. 4 specification brake fluid as listed in
the general information section of this manual. The use
of brake fluids other than those D.O.T. 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.
Observe the brake fluid handling warnings given earlier
in this section of the manual.
13. Check the brake fluid level and top-up as required
with new DOT 4 fluid.
14. Check the operation of the rear brake. Rectify as
necessary.
15.
Rocket III Touring only:
Refit the exhaust silencers
(see page
11-207>.
It is dangerous to operate the motorcycle with defective
brakes 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.
SelVice Manual - Rocket Ill/ Classic / Touring
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