Polaris 2008 ranger 700 xp, Service Manual

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BRAKES
3. Turn adjuster screw back in finger tight using a hex wrench.
4. Slowly pump the brake pedal until pressure has been built
up. Maintain at least 1/2"(12.7 mm) of brake fluid in the
reservoir to prevent air from entering the master cylinder.
REAR BRAKE PAD (6X6)
Pad Removal
1. Elevate and support rear of machine.
2. Remove the rear wheel. Loosen pad adjuster screw 2-3
turns.
3. Clean caliper area before removal.
4. Remove caliper mounting bolts and lift caliper off of disc.
NOTE: When removing caliper, be careful not to
damage brake line. Support caliper so as not to kink
or bend brake line.
5. Push caliper piston into caliper bore slowly with pads
installed.
NOTE: Brake fluid will be forced through
compensating port into master cylinder fluid
reservoir when piston is pushed back into caliper.
Remove excess fluid from reservoir as required.
6. Remove the brake pads.
Rear Brake Caliper Mounting Bolt:
Torque 18 ft. lbs. (24 Nm)
CAUTION
Use care when supporting vehicle so that it does
not tip or fall. Severe injury may occur
if machine tips or falls.
Pump the Brake Pedal
Adjuster Screw
Remove Caliper Bolts
Do not bend or kink