Polaris A09BA50FA, User Manual

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BRAKES
9.17
REAR BRAKE PAD
INSTALLATION
1. Insert new brake pads into the caliper.
NOTE: If pads are greasy, dirty, oily, or fluid soaked
DO NOT use the pads, use only new clean pads.
A
B
2. Install slide pin (B) finger tight.
3. Install the caliper onto the caliper mount. Install
two bolts and tighten, then torque to 18 ft.lbs. (25
Nm).
18 ft.lbs.
(25 Nm)
4. Torque the slide pin to 30--35 ft.lbs. (41--48 Nm).
5. Install the snap ring.
30--35 ft.lbs.
(41--48 Nm)
6. 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.
7. It is recommended that a burnishing procedure be
performed after installation of new brake pads to
extend service life and reduce noise.
Start
machine and slowly increase speed to 30 mph.
Gradually apply brakes to stop machine. Repeat
procedure 10 times.
BRAKE BURNISHING
PROCEDURE
It is required that a burnishing procedure be
performed after installation of new brake pads to
extend service life and reduce noise.
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 warpage may
result. Repeat this procedure 10 times.