Bleeding The Rear Brakes, Renewing Brake Fluid - Triumph Rocket III Classic Service Manual

It is dangerous to operate the motorcycle with defective
brakes 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.
12. Connect the battery, positive (red) lead first, and refit
the seat.
Brakes
Bleeding the Rear Brakes, Renewing
Brake Fluid
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.
1.
Rocket III Touring only: Remove the right hand
pannier only (see page
17-21).
2. All models: Remove the cap from the rear bleed
nipple.
3. Attach a transparent tube to the bleed nipple.
1.
Bleed nipple
2. Spanner
3. Bleed tube
4. Place the other end of the tube in a suitable
receptacle containing new brake fluid.
To prevent paint damage, do not spill brake fluid onto
any area of the bodywork. Spilled brake fluid will
damage paintwork.
SelVice Manual- Rocket Ill/ Classic / Touring
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