Brake Pad Wear Compensation; Brake Light Switches; Brake Fluid - Triumph Bonneville Handbook

Brake Pad Wear Compensation

Disc and disc pad wear is automatically
compensated for and has no effect on the
brake lever or pedal action. There are no
parts that require adjustment on the front
and rear brakes.
Warning
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 remedial action
must be taken by your authorised Triumph
dealer before riding.
Riding with defective brakes may lead to
loss of motorcycle control and an accident.

Brake Light Switches

The brake light is activated independently by
either the front or rear brake. If the brake
light does not work when the front brake
lever is pulled, or the rear brake pedal is
pressed, ask your authorised Triumph dealer
to investigate and rectify the fault.
Warning
Riding the motorcycle with defective brake
lights is illegal and dangerous.
An accident causing injury to the rider and
other road users may result from use of a
motorcycle with defective brake lights.
Maintenance and Adjustment

Brake Fluid

Inspect the level of brake fluid in both
reservoirs and change the brake fluid in
accordance with scheduled maintenance
requirements. At the front, use only DOT 4
fluid.
At the rear, DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification
fluid may be used on all models except
Scrambler.
Scrambler models
specification fluid. The brake fluid must be
changed if it becomes, or is suspected of
having become contaminated with moisture
or any other contaminants.
Warning
If the brake fluid in either reservoir has
become, or is suspected of having become
contaminated, consult your authorised
Triumph dealer for advice, before riding.
Contaminated brake fluid may cause the
brakes to become defective. Riding with
defective brakes may lead to loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
must use DOT 4
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