MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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New brake discs and pads require a
period of careful breaking-in that will
optimize the performance and longevity
of the discs and pads.
The recommended distance for
breaking-in new pads and discs is
200 miles (300 km).
During the breaking-in period, avoid
extreme braking, ride with caution and
allow for greater braking distances.
Brake Pad Wear Compensation
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 and hoses or
the brakes may be defective.
The fault must be checked and
rectified by a competent person with
the specialist knowledge and technical
understanding of motorcycles, such as
an authorized Triumph dealer.
Riding with defective brakes may
lead to a dangerous riding condition,
leading to loss of motorcycle control
which could result in serious injury or
death.
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.
Rear Brake Wear Inspection
WARNING
The use of proprietary brands of brake
pads is not recommended as these
may have a reduced carrier plate
thickness when compared with the
Triumph genuine parts.
Brake pads with an incorrect carrier
plate thickness can potentially become
dislodged from the caliper body as
they wear, leading to brake failure, loss
of motorcycle control and an accident.
Failure to follow the advice above
could result in serious injury or death.
Brake pads must be inspected
in accordance with scheduled
requirements and replaced if worn to, or
beyond the minimum service thickness.
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1. Carrier plate
2. Brake pad
Brake pads for this model supplied
by Triumph will have the carrier plate
at the recommended thickness. We
recommend that the brake pads are
changed by a competent person with
the specialist knowledge and technical
understanding of motorcycles, such as
an authorized Triumph dealer.
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