2016 Triumph Thruxton: soft or spongy brake pedal

Filed Oct 18, 2024 · Brakes · OR

the front brakes are inconsistent when engaged. the first squeeze of the brakes are spongy and almost completely squeeze down and then subsequent braking with completely clamp in 1”. The problem does not go away even after bleeding the brakes. This has occurred since ownership of over 1 year. I only came across other owners with the same issue after a google search and there is an forum thread on the issue.

Filed Jun 10, 2022 · Brakes · CO

Brakes feel spongy or grinding at times. The grip on the front brakes is not good.

Filed Aug 24, 2021 · Brakes · TX

Very time I push the front breaks, it feel spongy. First push the leveler goes almost all way down. It becomes more firm once you push it two or three time more, however, it vanishes after that. I took it to the dealer but they said that the breaks are working good. I have also changed the break fluid and bled the system according to the maintenance schedule but it has not worked at all. I have read on Triumph groups that this has been existing problems on Thruxton and speed triple models between 2016-2020. However, Thriumph hasn’t published a recall for it. It has been a serious safety problem on my bike. Fortunately, I have not had a serious accident but I had some close calls. I am writing from Mexico City, Mexico. Thanks and regards

Filed Jan 13, 2021 · Brakes · 2,800 miles · TX

My 2016 triumph thruxton r has always had issues with the front brake. Since purchasing the motorcycle I have noticed that while riding it and coming to a stop using the front brake it does not stop as effectively as it should. Upon grabbing the front brake and squeezing the lever the brake is slow to stop the motorcycle and has a spongy feeling. However, when I double pump the brake (or squeeze the lever once, release, and squeeze it in a second time) the brake is instant and quick to brake and stop the motorcycle. I have tried different brands of brake fluid as well as bleeding the brake system and replacing the brake pads. None of which has solved the problem. My only conclusion is that there is a manufacturer issue or problem with the braking system that causes this. If I were to grab the brake lever one time in an emergency stopping situation I would not be able to stop as effectively compared to double pumping the brakes. I have experienced this issue many times while approaching red lights and stop signs and is an every time occurrence while riding the motorcycle. In summation the initial brake grab proves to be slow to brake and spongy in feel. While releasing the initial brake grab and grabbing the brake lever again proves to much greater stopping power and safer braking.

Filed Oct 29, 2020 · Brakes · 2,950 miles · CA

The front brakes since the beginning have felt spongy and I had a few close calls when I had to apply the brakes hard, the motorcycle still kept going I have to double pump to have them actually work properly.

Filed Oct 28, 2020 · Brakes · 10,200 miles · CA

Soft/spongy front brakes while riding.

Filed Jun 26, 2020 · Brakes · 4,000 miles · CA

The front brakes have a very spongy feel and require multiple pulls or 'primer pulls' for the front brakes to engage correctly. In emergency brake situations, I do not get full braking power out of the front brakes when the lever is pulled in quickly. The lever goes all the way back to the handlebar grip. Dealers and shops have tried bleeding my brakes numerous times to fix the issue but the lever response does not improve. They all suggest that I change the whole system. I thought the issue was only my bike until a community of riders with my same bike experienced the same issue. This issue occurs when in motion, stand still, street, highway and turning.