Triumph Thunderbird Commander - Page 85

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Maintenance and Adjustment
Rear Brake
1. Rear brake fluid reservoir, fluid level
window
2. Lower level line
3. Upper level line
4. Float
5. Diaphragm
6. Cover
To inspect the rear brake fluid level, check the
level of fluid visible in the window at the side
of the reservoir body.
To adjust the rear brake fluid level, release the
fixings and remove the cover noting the
position of the diaphragm and the float
inside.
Fill the reservoir to the upper level line using
DOT 4 fluid from a sealed container, with the
motorcycle supported in an upright position.
Refit the float into the reservoir then the
reservoir cover, ensuring that the diaphragm
seal is correctly positioned between the cap
and reservoir body. Tighten the fixings to
2Nm.
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Warning
After topping up the brake fluid in the rear
brake fluid reservoir, ensure the float is
installed into the reservoir.
Failure to install the float may result in
aeration of the brake fluid in the reservoir.
Riding with brake fluid in this condition
may reduce brake performance potentially
leading to loss of motorcycle control and
an accident.
Warning
If there has been an appreciable drop in
the level of the fluid in either fluid
reservoir, consult your authorised Triumph
dealer for advice before riding. Riding with
depleted brake fluid levels, or with a brake
fluid leak is dangerous and will cause
reduced brake performance potentially
leading to loss of motorcycle control and
an accident.