Brake Fluid Level Inspection; Changing Brake Fluid; Brake Pads; Brake Wear Inspection - Triumph Rocket III Service Manual

Brakes
Brake Fluid Level Inspection
Before starting work, ensure the motorcycle is
stabilised and adequately supported. This will help
prevent it from falling and causing injury to the
operator or damage to the motorcycle.
In accordance with the scheduled maintenance chart,
inspect the brake fluid level in the front and rear
master cylinder reservoirs.
1. Ensure that the brake fluid level in the front and
rear brake fluid reservoirs is between the upper
and lower level lines (reservoir held horizontal).
1. Front reservoir upper level
2. Front reservoir lower level
3. Rear reservoir lower level
4. Rear reservoir upper level
Changing Brake Fluid
Brake fluid must be changed every two calendar
years, irrespective of the mileage the motorcycle has
covered in that time.
Brake Pads
Front and rear brake pad wear is automatically
compensated for and has no effect on brake lever or
pedal action.
Brake Wear Inspection
In accordance with the scheduled maintenance chart,
inspect the brake pads for wear. The minimum
thickness of lining material for any front or rear brake
pad is 1.5mm. If any pad has worn to the bottom of
the groove in the pad centre, replace all the brake
pads on that wheel.
1. Lining material thickness
2. Centre groove
Do not replace individual brake pads, replace both
pads in the brake caliper. On the front where two
calipers are mounted on the same wheel, all the
pads in both calipers must be replaced
simultaneously. Repiacing individual pads will
reduce braking efficiency and may cause loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
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Service Manual - Rocket III