Service Manual
Adjusting Steering Brakes (Refer to Figure 25.1)
To increase Steering Brake assistance:
Hold the adjustment bolt A and loosen lock nut B to the
desired amount.
Test Steering Brake action and readjust as desired.
Note: Over adjustment may result in heat build up on brake
bands, excessive wear, or brake failure. Symptoms include
a high pitched chirping or squealing noise.
To decrease Steering Brake assistance:
Hold the adjustment bolt A and tighten nut B to the desired
amount.
Test Steering Brake action and readjust as desired.
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Brake adjustment (Refer to FIGURE 25)
To increase braking, loosen jam nut and extend Turnbuckle
Adjuster. Test braking and adjust as necessary. Tighten jam nut.
To decrease braking, loosen jam nut and retract Turnbuckle
Adjuster. Test braking and adjust as necessary. Tighten jam nut.
After adjusting, Conduct the Safety Device Test 3, Brake Systems,
(page 18) in the “Driver’s Training and Operation” section of this
Manual.
Read Safety Manual WARNING 5, Safety Devices before
starting or operating the Triumph.
FIGURE 25, Adjusting brakes
WARNING: Over adjusting can cause personal injury due
to sudden and unexpected speed and directional changes.
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