Triumph Bonneville Handbook page 71

Rear - - Bonneville, Bonneville T100 and
Thruxton
1. Upper Level, Rear Brake
2. Lower Level, Rear Brake
To inspect the rear brake fluid level,
•
remove the right hand side cover as
described in the general information
section.
The brake fluid level in the rear
•
reservoir must be kept between the
upper and lower level lines.
To adjust the fluid level, release the
•
reservoir from the airbox without
detaching the connecting hose.
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 DOT3 or DOT 4 fluid from
a sealed container.
Refit the reservoir cap ensuring that
•
the diaphragm seal is correctly
positioned between the cap and
reservoir body. Tighten the cap
retaining screws.
Retain the reservoir to the airbox by
•
tightening the original fixing.
Refit the right hand side cover.
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Maintenance and Adjustment
Rear - - America & Speedmaster
1. Upper Level, Rear Brake
2. Lower Level, Rear Brake
The rear brake fluid level is visible
•
from the front without removing the
reservoir.
The brake fluid level in the rear
•
reservoir must be kept between the
upper and lower level lines.
To adjust the rear brake fluid level,
•
release the screw securing the
reservoir to the frame and detach the
reservoir cover.
While holding the reservoir upright,
•
remove the cover noting the position
of the diaphragm inside.
Fill the reservoir to the upper level line
•
using DOT4 fluid from a sealed
container.
Refit the reservoir cap ensuring that
•
the diaphragm seal is correctly
positioned between the cap and
reservoir body.
Locate the black reservoir cover,
•
position the assembly to the frame
and secure with the screw previously
removed. Tighten the screw to 7Nm.
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