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NOTE: During the bleeding procedure, watch the
reservoir/sight glass very closely to make sure there
is always a sufficient amount of brake fluid. If low,
refill the reservoir before the bleeding procedure is
continued. Failure to maintain a sufficient amount of
fluid in the reservoir will result in air in the system.
D. At this point, perform step B and C on the other
FRONT bleeder screw; then move to the REAR
bleeder screw and follow the same procedure.
E. Repeat step D until the brake lever is firm.
3. Carefully check the entire hydraulic brake system
that all hose connections are tight, the bleed screws
are tight, the protective caps are installed, and no
leakage is present.
INSPECTING HOSES
Carefully inspect the hydraulic brake hoses for cracks or
other damage. If found, the brake hoses must be replaced.
CHECKING/REPLACING PADS
The clearance between the brake pads and brake discs is
adjusted automatically as the brake pads wear. The only
maintenance that is required is replacement of the brake
pads when they show excessive wear. Check the thick-
ness of each of the brake pads as follows.
1. Remove a front wheel.
2. Measure the thickness of each brake pad.
3. If thickness of either brake pad is less than 1.0 mm
(0.039 in.), the brake pads must be replaced.
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NOTE: The brake pads should be replaced as a set.
4. To replace the brake pads, use the following proce-
dure.
A. Remove the wheel.
B. Remove the cap screws securing the caliper
holder to the knuckle; then remove the pads.
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C. Install the new brake pads.
D. Secure the caliper holder to the knuckle and/or
axle housing with the cap screws. Tighten to 20
ft-lb.
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E. Install the wheel. Tighten to 45 ft-lb (steel
wheels) or 80 ft-lb (aluminum wheels).
5. Burnish the brake pads (see Burnishing Brake Pads).
Burnishing Brake Pads
Brake pads (both hydraulic and auxiliary) must be bur-
nished to achieve full braking effectiveness. Braking dis-
tance will be extended until brake pads are properly
burnished. To properly burnish the brake pads, use the
following procedure.
1. Choose an area large enough to safely accelerate the
ATV to 30 mph and to brake to a stop.
2. Accelerate to 30 mph; then compress brake lever or
apply the auxiliary brake to decelerate to 0-5 mph.
3. Repeat procedure on each brake system 20 times
until brake pads are burnished.
4. Adjust the auxiliary brake (if necessary).
5. Verify that the brakelight illuminates when the hand
lever is compressed or the brake pedal is depressed.
CAUTION
This hydraulic brake system is designed to use DOT 4
brake fluid only. If brake fluid must be added, care must
be taken as brake fluid is very corrosive to painted sur-
faces.
! WARNING
Failure to properly burnish the brake pads could lead to
premature brake pad wear or brake loss. Brake loss can
result in severe injury.
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