Polaris R09VA17AA, Service Manual

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6.8
BRAKES
Brake Pedal Inspection / Adjustment
1. Push and release brake pedal. Verify master cylinder
actuator rod and pedal mechanism returns fully and pedal
contacts pedal stop (on left side of pedal pivot bracket)
when released.
2. If pedal does not return freely, remove pedal and lubricate.
parts. See “Brake Pedal Removal” on page 6.7.
Pedal Free Play and Pedal Travel
1. Place vehicle on a flat, level surface.
2. Shift transmission into Neutral.
3. Carefully lift rear tires off the ground with a stable platform
jack, or set vehicle on stable jack stands.
4. While rotating the rear wheels by hand, measure brake
pedal movement before any braking occurs (Free Play), and
record.
5. Measure the total brake pedal movement before brake is
firmly applied (Pedal Travel).
6. The pedal should move at least 1/4 inch before any braking
occurs, and no more than 1 - 1 1/2 inch before brakes are
firmly applied. See Fig.1.
7. If pedal travel is excessive, or if brake pedal feels spongy
and not firm, inspect brake fluid level in the reservoir,
inspect system for leaks, inspect caliper mounting bolts,
disc mounting bolts to be sure they are tight, and bleed the
brake system. See “BRAKE BLEEDING / FLUID
CHANGE” on page 6.6.
PARKING BRAKE
Parking Brake Adjustment
1. Place vehicle on a flat, level surface.
2. Shift transmission into Neutral.
3. Carefully lift rear tires off the ground with a stable platform
jack, or set vehicle on stable jack stands.
4. Loosen jam nut (A) on parking brake adjustment bolt.
5. While rotating the rear wheels by hand, tighten the
adjustment bolt (B) until significant brake drag is detected.
6. Back the adjustment bolt out 1/4 turn.
7. Hold adjustment bolt in place and tighten jam nut securely
against lever arm.
8. Check parking brake lever movement. Verify the rear
wheels rotate freely with the parking brake off (parking
brake lever is in the DOWN position), and that the vehicle
will not move when the parking brake is applied (lever in
the UP position).
9. Verify the park brake lever stays in the UP position when
brake is fully applied.
Pedal Travel
Fig. 1
1 - 1 1/2 in. (25-37mm)
1/4 in. (6mm) Minimum
A
B
Hold Adjuster Bolt While
Tightening Jam Nut
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