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PR239
6. Place the brake caliper assembly into position and
secure with new “patch-lock” cap screws. Tighten the
caliper to 20 ft-lb.
7. Place a new crush washer on each side of the brake hose
fitting and install it on the caliper. Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
8. Fill the reservoir; then bleed the brake system (see
Periodic Maintenance/Tune-Up).
9. Install the wheel; then using a crisscross pattern, tighten
the wheel nuts in 20 ft-lb increments to a final torque fac-
tor of 80 ft-lb.
10. Remove the vehicle from the support stand and verify
brake operation.
Hydraulic Brake Caliper
(X/Wildcat 4/4X)
REMOVING/DISASSEMBLING
1. Secure the vehicle on a support stand to elevate the wheel;
then remove the wheels of the brake to be serviced.
NOTE: Whenever brake components are removed,
disassembled, or repaired where brake fluid is
exposed to air, drain all fluid and replace with new
DOT 4 brake fluid from an unopened container. Brake
fluid readily absorbs moisture from the air signifi-
cantly lowering the boiling point. This increases the
chance of vapor lock reducing braking power and
increasing stopping distance.
2. Remove the brake hose from the caliper and close-off the
brake hose or place a suitable container under the end.
3. If a front brake caliper is being removed, remove the E-
clips on the inboard side of the caliper anchor bolts; then
remove the anchor bolts from the knuckle.
WC611A
WC606
NOTE: If brake pads are to be returned to service,
do not allow brake fluid to contaminate them.
PR238
4. If a rear brake caliper is being removed, remove the
cap screws securing the caliper holder to the knuckle;
then remove the caliper.
! WARNING
Never use brake fluid from an open container or reuse
brake fluid. Moisture-contaminated brake fluid could
cause vapor build-up (expansion) during hard braking
resulting in greatly increased stopping distance or loss
of control leading to injury or death.
! WARNING
Arctic Cat recommends only authorized Arctic Cat Wild-
cat dealers perform hydraulic brake service. Failure to
properly repair brake systems can result in loss of con-
trol causing severe injury or death.
! WARNING
Never let brake fluid contact the eyes. Damage to the eyes
will occur. Always wear appropriate protective safety gog-
gles and latex gloves when handling brake fluid.
CAUTION
Brake fluid is highly corrosive. Do not spill brake fluid on
any surface of the vehicle and do not reuse brake fluid.
