Braking System Maintenance Safety Precautions - Triumph Rocket III Classic Service Manual

Brakes
Braking System Maintenance Safety
Precautions
Brake fluid is hygroscopic which means it will absorb
moisture from the air. The absorbed moisture will
greatly reduce the boiling point of the brake fluid
causing a reduction in braking efficiency.
Replace brake fluid in line with the scheduled
maintenance chart. A dangerous riding condition could
result if this important maintenance item is neglected.
Do not spill brake fluid onto any area of the bodywork
as this will damage any painted or plastic surface.
Always use new brake fluid from a sealed container and
never use fluid from an unsealed container or from one
that has been previously opened.
Do not mix different brands of fluid. Check for fluid
leakage around brake fittings, seals and joints.
Check regularly for brake hose damage.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE ANY OF THE ABOVE
WARNINGS MAY REDUCE BRAKING EFFICIENCY
LEADING TO LOSS OF MOTORCYCLE CONTROL
AND AN ACCIDENT.
If there has been an appreciable drop in the level of the
fluid in either brake fluid reservoir, consult your
authorised Triumph dealer before riding.
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 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.
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.
Failure to change the brake fluid at the interval specified
in the scheduled maintenance chart may reduce braking
efficiency resulting in loss of motorcycle control and an
accident.
Never use mineral based grease in any part of the
braking system or in any area where contact with the
braking system is possible. Mineral based grease will
damage the hydraulic seals in the calipers and master
cylinders. Damage caused by contact with mineral
based grease may reduce braking efficiency resulting in
loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
Before installation, all internal brake components should
be cleaned and lubricated with clean new DOT 4 brake
fluid.
Never use solvents, petrol (gasoline), engine oil or any
other petroleum distillate on internal brake components
as this will cause deterioration of the hydraulic seals in
the calipers and master cylinders.
A dangerous riding condition leading to loss of
motorcycle control and an accident could result if this
warning is ignored.
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