Brake Fluid Level Inspection And Adjustment - Triumph Thunderbird Owner's Manual

Maintenance and Adjustment
Brake Fluid Level Inspection and
Adjustment
Front Brakes
2
3
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1. Front brake fluid reservoir, lower
level line
2. Upper level line
3. Fluid level window
The brake fluid level in the reservoirs must be
kept between the upper and lower level lines
(reservoir held horizontal).
To inspect the front fluid level, check the level
of fluid visible in the window at the front of
the reservoir body.
Release the screws securing the front brake
reservoir cover, then remove the cover.
Fill the reservoir to the upper level line using
new DOT 4 fluid from a sealed container.
Refit the reservoir cover ensuring that the
diaphragm seal is correctly fitted. Tighten the
screws to 2 Nm.
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Rear Brake
1
1. Rear brake fluid reservoir, fluid level
window
2. Upper level line
3. Lower level line
The rear brake fluid level is visible from the
right hand side without removing the
reservoir or cover.
To adjust the rear brake fluid level, release the
fixing securing the reservoir and cover to the
frame and detach the reservoir and cover.
Place the cover aside.
Remove the cap noting the position of the
diaphragm inside.