Front Brake Fluid Level Inspection And Adjustment - Bonneville T100 Including The Steve Mcqueen™ Edition, Bonneville 110 Th Edition And Thruxton - Triumph Bonneville Handbook

Maintenance and Adjustment
Warning
If there has been an appreciable drop in
the level of fluid in either fluid reservoir,
consult your authorised Triumph dealer
before riding. Riding with depleted brake
fluid levels or with a brake fluid leak is
dangerous and will cause reduced brake
performance potentially leading to loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
Warning
Brake fluid is hygroscopic which means it
will absorb moisture from the air.
Any absorbed moisture will greatly reduce
the boiling point of the brake fluid causing
a reduction in braking efficiency.
Because of this, always replace brake fluid
in accordance with the
maintenance requirements.
Always use new brake fluid from a sealed
container and never use fluid from an
unsealed container or from one which has
been previously opened.
Do not mix different brands or grades of
brake fluid.
Check for fluid leakage around brake
fittings, seals and joints and also check the
brake hoses for splits, deterioration and
damage.
Always rectify any faults before riding.
Failure to observe and act upon any of
these items may cause a dangerous riding
condition leading to loss of motorcycle
control and an accident.
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Front Brake Fluid Level Inspection
and Adjustment - Bonneville T100
including the Steve McQueen™
Edition, Bonneville 110
Thruxton
1
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1. Upper level line, front brake
2. Lower level line, front brake
• To inspect the front fluid level, check
scheduled
the level of fluid visible in the
window at the front of the reservoir
body.
• The brake fluid level must be kept
between the upper and lower level
lines (reservoir held horizontal).
• To adjust the fluid level, release the
cap screws and detach the cover
noting the position of the sealing
diaphragm.
• Fill the reservoir to the upper level
line using new DOT 4 fluid from a
sealed container.
• Refit the cover, ensuring that the
diaphragm
positioned between the cap and
reservoir body.
• Tighten the cap retaining screws.
th
Edition and
2
seal is correctly