Soft rear brake after recall

[stingray]

You must have had a bad experience.
My shop sent their tech to Triumph for specific training on the Rocket 2.5L . I have more confidence here.

I've used three different Triumph service centers. They have done the rear brake bleed a combined total of five times not counting the rear master cylinder recall. Six times counting it and it's as bad as ever even with the new larger master cylinder. If I'm not mistaken others are having the same issue as mine. I'm glad you got a good one but they aren't all like yours.

 

[TheFreakinPope]

I'm kinda irritated. The new Master cylinder they installed due to the recall, I started getting the spongy brake. Called my nearest Triumph dealer who did the recall in Spokane and set up an appointment apparently I have to pay out of pocket for the service. Triumph won't warranty it cuz now they just see it as part of the maintenance of owning the bike very shady on Triumph.

The service tech made it seem like it's a yearly thing that the breaks need to be bleed to fix this issue. Any class action suits starting? I'm thinking ones needs to happen.

 

[bcar00]

So I'm having the same issue. Had the recall in January of this year when I bought the bike. Spending several minutes each ride pumping the rear brake, just to achieve a functional but pathetically soft rear brake isn't an ideal solution.

I'm currently in agreement that it's in need of bleeding at the high point (ABS module). After a hour paging through the shop manual, I cannot find a procedure for bleeding this part of the system. Before I start taking apart a good portion of the bike, has anyone found a procedure for bleeding the ABS module? Apologies if this IS in the manual, but after two dozen bikes owned in my life, and an equal number of shop manuals, this one is easily the least useful.

 

[TURBO200R4]

Just my opinion
I have read a lot of threads and it is possible to be almost anything
If it was mine I would fill the resivore then barely loosen the rear caliper and while holding my finger over the bleed screw and slowly push down the rear brake pedal then slowly release so repeating that a few times then tighten the bleed screw check for a good pedal

 

[Kiwicol]

So I'm having the same issue. Had the recall in January of this year when I bought the bike. Spending several minutes each ride pumping the rear brake, just to achieve a functional but pathetically soft rear brake isn't an ideal solution.

I'm currently in agreement that it's in need of bleeding at the high point (ABS module). After a hour paging through the shop manual, I cannot find a procedure for bleeding this part of the system. Before I start taking apart a good portion of the bike, has anyone found a procedure for bleeding the ABS module? Apologies if this IS in the manual, but after two dozen bikes owned in my life, and an equal number of shop manuals, this one is easily the least useful.

I've read you need to bleed the ABS module using a Dealer Tool or scan tool. Can't see why, but then ya don't know what ya don't know.

i brought an Triumph OBDstar scan tool (specific to Triumphs) when I brought the bike. I've seen in the menu's on that the ABS Bleed function is there. Never tried or needed it as yet.

I'm wondering if the rear brake issue has something to do with the master being down by the foot pedal, then up to the ABS then down again to the rear caliper. This 'hump' creates a natural high point at the ABS module, so if any air is going to get trapped it's going to be at the high point. Sounds logical to me anyway.

 

[Einar]

I'm currently in agreement that it's in need of bleeding at the high point (ABS module). After a hour paging through the shop manual, I cannot find a procedure for bleeding this part of the system. Before I start taking apart a good portion of the bike, has anyone found a procedure for bleeding the ABS module? Apologies if this IS in the manual, but after two dozen bikes owned in my life, and an equal number of shop manuals, this one is easily the least useful.

It's in the manual. It's the sequence of procedures listed under ABS Modulator replacement/refitting. More specifically, the back-bleeding procedures. There's no special diagnostic tool required.

 

[Kiwicol]

ahhh, that's good to know then.

 

[TURBO200R4]

I am old school
U can bleed that abs module for a month and if the rear caliper has air in it u will be spinning your wheels
So why not do the easy step first

 

[Tal]

...so my scooter has been sitting for a few months due to me having another knee replacement.
Today i decided i had waited long enough and saddled up and went for a giddyup!...ahhh...no rear brake!...pumped it a couple of times and it was ok again...for a while...so have booked it in to get bled again....yes i had the recall done which seemed to fix it but seems if the bikes been sitting for some time the issue comes back.
Now im wondering...the new 180hp Storms...will they have the same brake issues or has Triumph fixed it and of so what have they done to fix it?...My cobber takes delivery of his new Storm R this coming saturday so i will be watching to see what happens...problem is...when im riding behind him he dosnt use his brakes much!!
On my first GT i had in 2020, i had brake issues and bled them myself the old school way with a bottle of fluid, a hose, a spanner and a walking stick to push the pedal down with...i got heaps of bubbles and the brakes were solid afterwards... for ages...I sold the bike and the new owner had brake loss about a month later...I know its been in for another bleed since the recall too.

 

[bcar00]

It's in the manual. It's the sequence of procedures listed under ABS Modulator replacement/refitting. More specifically, the back-bleeding procedures. There's no special diagnostic tool required.

Does the service manual change by year? My 2021 GT manual doesn't have any of those phrases, and the only procedure for bleeding after an ABS Modulator service is a standard bleeding of the front and rear brakes. Nothing at all for bleeding the high point of the system (Modulator).