Installation; Front Brake Master Cylinder; Removal - Triumph Rocket III Service Manual

Brakes
Installation
1. Locate the first disc on the correct side of the
wheel (offset of disc outwards) as noted during
removal.
2. Fit new disc bolts and tighten to 22 Nm.
3. Fit the remaining disc in the same way.
4. Refit the wheel as described on page 16.7.
5. Check the operation of the front brake. Rectify
as necessary.
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 motorcycie control and an
accident.
Front Brake Master Cylinder
Removal
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. Remove the seat and disconnect the battery
negative (black) lead first.
To prevent paint damage, do not spill brake fluid
onto any area of the bodywork. Spilled brake fluid
will damage paintwork.
2. To drain the fluid from the master cylinder, attach
a tube to the right hand caliper bleed nipple,
slacken the nipple and operate the brake lever
until all fluid has been expelled into a suitable
container.
3. Remove the right hand switch cube as described
on page 11.116.
4. Disconnect the throttle cables as described on
page 11.116.
5. Note the selting of the brake lever adjuster to
ensure it is returned to the same position when
the overhaul operation is complete.
1. Lever
2. Adjuster wheel
3. Triangular mark
6. Disconnect the brake hose and brake light switch
connections to the master cylinder.
7. Release the clamp screws from the handlebar to
remove the master cylinder.
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Service Manual - Rocket III