Polaris R09VA17AA, Service Manual

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6.11
BRAKES
6
FRONT BRAKE PADS
Front Pad Removal
1. Elevate and support front of vehicle.
2. Remove front wheel.
3. Loosen one of two brake pad guide pins (A) on caliper one
full turn.
4. Remove caliper mounting bolts slide caliper off disc.
NOTE: When removing caliper, use care not to
damage brake line. Support caliper to avoid kinking
or bending brake line.
5. Slowly push caliper piston into caliper bore, using a
C-clamp or locking pliers 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 brake pad guide pin loosened in Step 3.
7. Push mounting bracket (B) inward (toward piston side of
caliper).
8. Slide stationary pad out (away from bracket) and off the
threaded post, then rotate pad until it can be removed from
remaining guide pin (C).
9. Remove inner pad.
10. Inspect caliper piston seals for leakage. Replace caliper
assembly if leaking.
Pad Inspection
1. Measure thickness of each pad. Replace pads as a set if
either is worn beyond the service limit.
CAUTION
Use care when supporting vehicle so that it
does not tip or fall.
Severe injury may occur if machine tips or falls.
A
Front Brake Pad Thickness
New: .300” ± .007” (7.6 mm ± .178 mm)
Service Limit: .180” (4.6 mm)
B
C
Measure
Thickness
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