Polaris 2012 Sportsman Forest 500 International, Service Manual

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BRAKES
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9923412 - 2012 Sportsman 400/500 and EFI Tractor Service Manual
© Copyright 2011 Polaris Sales Inc.
Sportsman Rear Pad Installation
1. Install new brake pads in caliper body.
2. Install and tighten the slide pin with a hex wrench.
3. Install caliper and torque the mounting bolts to
specification.
4. Install the slide bolt snap ring. Torque the slide pin to
specification.
5. 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 master
cylinder.
6. It is recommended that a burnishing procedure be
performed after installation of new brake pads to
extend service life and reduce noise.
Brake Burnishing Procedure
Start machine and slowly increase speed to 30 mph.
Gradually apply brakes to stop machine. Allow pads and
disc to cool sufficiently during the procedure. Do not allow
pads or disc to become hot or warping may result. Repeat
this procedure 10 times.
WARNING
If the brake pads are contaminated with grease,
oil, or liquid soaked do not use the pads,
use only new clean pads.
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Caliper Mount Bolt Torque:
18 ft.lbs. (24 Nm)
Install Pads
18 ft.lbs. (24 Nm)
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Caliper Slide Bolt Torque:
30-35 ft.lbs. (41-48Nm)
30-35 ft.lbs.
(41-48 Nm)