Triumph Scrambler - Brake Pad Wear Compensation; Brake Light Switches; Brake Fluid

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Maintenance and Adjustment
allow for greater braking distances during the
breaking-in period.
Brake Pad Wear Compensation
Disc and disc 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.
Brake Light Switches
The brake light is activated independently by
either the front or rear brake. If the brake
light does not work when the front brake
lever is pulled, or the rear brake pedal is
pressed, ask your authorized Triumph dealer
to investigate and rectify the fault.
Brake Fluid
Inspect the level of brake fluid in both
reservoirs and change the brake fluid in
accordance with scheduled maintenance
requirements. At the front, use only DOT 4
fluid.
At the rear, DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification
fluid may be used on all models except
Scrambler.
Scrambler models must use DOT 4
specification fluid. The brake fluid must be
changed if it becomes, or is suspected of
having become contaminated with moisture
or any other contaminants.
Warning
Brake pads must always be replaced as a
wheel set. At the front, where two calipers
may be fitted on the same wheel, replace
all the brake pads in both calipers.
Replacing individual pads will reduce
braking efficiency and may cause loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
After replacement pads have been fitted,
ride with extreme caution until the new
pads have 'broken in'.
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 lines or the brake may be defective.
It is dangerous to operate the motorcycle
under such conditions and remedial action
must be taken by your authorized Triumph
dealer before riding.
Riding with defective brakes may lead to
loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
Warning
Riding the motorcycle with defective brake
lights is illegal and dangerous.
An accident causing injury to the rider and
other road users may result from use of a
motorcycle with defective brake lights.