Polaris 2012 Sportsman Forest 500 International, Service Manual

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BRAKES
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9. Measure the thickness of the pad material. Replace
pads if worn beyond the service limit.
Touring Pad Installation
1. Lubricate mounting bracket pins with a light film of
disc brake caliper lube, and install rubber dust boots.
2. Compress mounting bracket and make sure dust
boots are fully seated. Install pads with friction
material facing each other.
3. Install caliper and torque the mounting bolts to
specification.
4. Slowly pump the brake lever 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 brake
system.
5. Install the adjuster screw and turn clockwise until the
stationary pad contacts the disc, then back off 1/2 turn
(counterclockwise).
6. Verify fluid level in reservoir is up to the MAX line
inside reservoir and install reservoir cap.
7. Install wheel(s) and torque wheel nut(s).
8. It is recommended that a burnishing procedure be
performed after installation of new brake pads to
extend service life and reduce noise.
= In. / mm.
Rear Brake Pad Thickness
Service Limit: .180” (4.6 mm)
WARNING
If brake pads are contaminated with grease,
oil, or liquid soaked do not use the pads.
Use only new clean pads.
Measure
Thickness
= T
Caliper Mount Bolt Torque:
18 ft.lbs. (24 Nm)