Polaris R09VA17AA, Service Manual

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6.15
BRAKES
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4. Bleed the brake system. See “BRAKE BLEEDING /
FLUID CHANGE” on page 6.6.
5. Install wheel and torque wheel nuts to specification.
NOTE: If new brake pads are installed, brake
burnishing is recommended. See “Brake Burnishing
Procedure” on page 6.18.
REAR BRAKE PAD
Rear Brake Pad Removal
1. Elevate and support rear of vehicle.
2. Remove rear wheel.
3. Loosen the upper brake pad guide pin about 1 turn before
removing caliper.
4. Remove caliper mounting bolts (A). Lift caliper off disc.
NOTE: When removing caliper, be careful not to
damage brake line. Support caliper so as not to kink
or bend brake line.
5. Push caliper piston into the caliper bore slowly using a C-
clamp or locking pliers with pads installed.
NOTE: NOTE: It may be necessary to back the
parking brake adjuster screw out a few turns.
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.
= T
Front Wheel Nut Torque:
27 ft. lbs. (37 Nm)
CAUTION
Use care when supporting vehicle so that it
does not tip or fall.
Severe injury may occur if machine tips or falls.
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