User's Manual
Maintenance and Adjustment
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Breaking-in New Brake Discs and
Pads
Triumph recommend a period of careful
breaking-in for new brake discs and
pads that, if followed correctly, will
optimise their performance and
longevity.
The recommended distance for
breaking-in new brake discs and pads 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
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
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.
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.