Brake Pad Wear Compensation - Triumph Trophy Handbook

Maintenance and Adjustment
After fitting new brake discs and/or pads
avoid extreme braking, ride with caution and
allow for greater braking distances during the
breaking-in period.
Warning
Brake pads must always be replaced as a
wheel set. At the front, where two calipers
are fitted on the same wheel, replace all
the brake pads in both calipers.
Replacing individual pads will reduce
braking efficiency and may cause an
accident.
After replacement brake pads have been
fitted, ride with extreme caution until the
new pads have 'broken in'.
Warning
Brake pad wear will be increased if the
motorcycle is used frequently off-road.
Always inspect the brake pads more
frequently if the motorcycle is used
off-road, and replace the brake pads
before they become worn to, or beyond
the minimum service thickness.
Riding with worn brake pads may reduce
braking efficiency, leading to loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
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Brake Pad Wear Compensation

Disc and brake pad wear is automatically
compensated for and has no effect on the
brake lever or pedal action. There are no
parts that require adjustment on the front
and rear brakes.
Warning
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 pipes and hoses or the brakes may
be defective.
It is dangerous to operate the motorcycle
under such conditions and your authorised
Triumph dealer must rectify the fault
before riding.
Riding with defective brakes may lead to
loss of motorcycle control and an accident.