Polaris 500 Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
BRAKES
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6. Measure the thickness of the pad material.
Replace pads if worn beyond the service limit.
Front Brake Pad Thickness
New .298s /7.6mm
Service Limit .180s /4.6mm
Measure
Thickness
REAR BRAKE PAD
INSTALLA
TION
1. Install new pads (A) in caliper body. Slide the
caliper slide bolts (B) into the caliper and hand
tighten.
A
B
2. Install the caliper assembly over the brake disc
and onto the caliper mount. Install the mounting
bolts and torque mounting bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (25
Nm).
Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts
Torque:
18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm)
3. Torque the caliper slide bolts to 33 ft.lbs. (45
Nm). Install the c--clips onto the ends of the
caliper slide bolts.
33 ft.lbs.
(25 m)
4. Slowly pump the brake levers until pressure has
been built up. Maintain at least 1/2s (12.7 mm) of
brake fluid in the reservoir to prevent air from
entering the master cylinder.
Auxiliary Brake Master Cylinder
Fluid Level
Between MIN and MAX lines
NOTE: BRAKE BURNISHING: It is recommended
that a burnishing procedure be performed after
installation of new brake pads to extend service
life and reduce noise. Start machine and slowly
increase speed to 30 mph. Gradually apply brakes
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